Parental Questionnaire 

Following the distribution of a recent parental questionnaire, 50% were returned and the valuable feedback was as follows:-

100% of parents agreed/strongly agreed:-

• Their child is happy and makes good progress
• Teaching is good
• Parents are kept well informed about progress
• Parents are comfortable about approaching school
• Staff expect the best
• School is well led and managed
• Homework is appropriate
• Staff encourage children to become mature and independent
• School is a safe place

95% agreed/strongly agreed with all other areas of the questionnaire.

In the new school year we look at the suggestions made and inform parents of any developments.

A few comments 'What do we do well?'

• 'Your school is a happy one with kind caring staff who go above and beyond to ensure children are happy'.
• 'Just about everything'.
• 'Deal with issues/concerns quickly and keep parents well informed'.
• 'We feel privilged to have such and amazing school on our doorstep - thank you! Sometimes I'm jealous of X - her lessons seem so much fun!'
• 'We are delighted with school'.
• 'We have had an excellent experience with Gisburn School'.
• 'Quality of teaching is excellent'.
• 'Staff are friendly and fun!'
• 'We really like the text messaging information service and being able to make payments online is great'.
• Parents are always made to feel welcome - there is a lovely sense of community'.
• 'Can't praise School enough - keep up your hard work, thank-you'.
• Gisburn School is an excellent school which provides an excellent foundation for the children'.