Parental support survey

We are currently seeking support for a new school in our area.

(The information you supply will remain confidential and not be shared with anybody except the DfE as evidence of support. Your indication of preference is not binding and has no bearing on the Local Authority admissions process.)

We propose to open a secondary school for 11-16 year olds. Da Vinci School will be open to all children and specialise in proven dyslexia friendly approaches. We aim to open in September 2022 or 2023 for Year 7 and later we hope to add a primary section as demand for places increases.

Our vision is for our students to be the best that they can be: academically, beyond the curriculum and personally. Our curriculum will be designed as a learning journey in order to enable all children and young people to excel by building upon their strengths and successes.

Although the intention is for the school to open north of the Wrotham area, we expect to be able to offer places to children from many surrounding towns including Dartford, Gravesend, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Swanley and Tonbridge.

At this point we are gathering evidence of demand from parents who will have children eligible for secondary school entry in September 2022, 2023 or 2024 (currently in Y2, Y3 or Y4) and who would consider this school for their child. Please fill in one survey per child.

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* 1. Child's date of birth

Date / Time

Date

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* 2. The Da Vinci School would be one of my school choices for my child (please type your name as signature)

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* 3. The Da Vinci School would be one of my school choices if my child was not offered a grammar place (please type your name as signature)

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* 4. My child would be joining Da Vinci School

in Y7 in September 2022 (currently in Y4)

in Y7 September 2023 (currently in Y3)

in Y7 September 2024 (currently in Y2)

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* 5. Do you feel there is currently a secondary school in the area to suit your child according to their needs and their learning style?

Yes, I'm happy with my secondary school options

Yes, but only in the independent sector

No, I'm not happy that there is a secondary school that suits

I'm not sure yet

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* 6. My strongest reasons for choosing Da Vinci School rather than other local schools would be (tick up to three that are most important to you):

Distance (we are looking at sites in the Wrotham area)

Alternative curriculum

Dyslexia friendly approaches

Co-educational intake

Teaching that takes account of different learning styles

Focus on core skills of reading, spelling and mathematics

Use of assistive technology as standard practice

Access to specialist teachers and learning support

Outdoor space

All through education (primary and secondary education all in one place, no need to change schools)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Postcode (not for publication, just to give an idea of likely catchment)

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* 8. How far would you be willing to travel to a preferred school?

0-2 miles for secondary

2-5 miles for secondary

5-10 miles for secondary

10+ miles for secondary

Thank you for completing our survey. If you would like to be kept informed of our progress, please add your details to the mailing list on our website www.DaVinciSchool.org.uk