Parent Satisfaction Survey 2019

The future direction of The Cottage School is very important to the whole school community. Indeed we all should be able to comment and provide input into where the school is heading next year and where it is heading in the next 5 to 10 years and beyond.

Below is a comprehensive survey that has been designed to seek the opinions of members of the school community about our shared future. The survey will be conducted every year with similar questions each time. The reason for this is to be able to gain some consistency in approach and to be able to benchmark answers with previous years as we move forward. There may also be additional questions on topical issues each year.

The results of the survey are critical to the ongoing strategic planning for the school's future. Without genuine feedback from parents, students and staff in the school, the Committee's ability to develop and implement future planning is made all the more difficult. It is important to know everyone's views on how the School is performing.

Are parents happy with the school environment? Is there enough communication? What could be improved? Where do you want the school to be in 5 years time? What are the big issues facing the school into the future? Is the school sustainable? These are all questions which need to be considered and debated as part of ensuring the great tradition that The Cottage School and its community have established continues into the future.

The input of all parents and staff is vital to the success of not just this survey, but the school itself.

Whilst this survey is confidential you are welcome to include your name. This will help us to clarify any comments or obtain further information if necessary. No names will be recorded against collated survey responses.

If you have any questions about the survey or the School's strategic plan then please do not hesitate to contact the School Leader or any of the members of the Committee.


Instructions

The majority of the questions in this survey use a five point satisfaction rating scale:
Highly Dissatisfied – Somewhat Dissatisfied – Neutral – Somewhat Satisfied – Highly Satisfied
Please select the response that you think is most relevant. If you consider that you do not have enough information to provide an answer please select Unable to Comment.

In addition, comments boxes are provided for each major focus area. Please take the time to make comments as these will provide direction regarding specific issues that may need to be addressed.

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* 1. School Philosophy/Ethos

  Highly Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Somewhat Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Unable to comment
Are you familiar with the school vision and do you know where to find it?
How satisfied are you that the school philosophy aligns with the way in which you want your child educated?
How satisfied are you that the school delivers on its philosophy/ethos?
How satisfied are you that the school has met your expectations?

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* 2. School Curriculum

  Highly Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Somewhat Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Unable to comment
1.How satisfied are you with the level of information available to you about the school curriculum?
2.How satisfied are you with the school curriculum for: Literacy
3.Numeracy
4.Science
5.Art
6.Information & Communication Technology
7.Music
8.French
9.PE
10.How satisfied are you with the way in which the curriculum is taught?
11.How satisfied are you with communication and reporting on your child’s progress?

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* 3. Parent Involvement       How satisfied are you with:

  Highly Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Somewhat Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Unable to comment
1.The opportunities that are available for you to contribute to the management and direction of the school?
2.The level of involvement that is asked of you?
3.The ways in which your skills are utilised?

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* 4. What is the most suitable time for you to participate in the following school activities?

  After School Weekday Evenings Saturdays Sundays School Holidays
Education activities (e.g Parent Forums)?
Committee/Sub Committee Meetings?
Social Activities?
Working Bees/Manure Dig?

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* 5. School Buildings        How satisfied are you that:

  Highly Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Somewhat Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Unable to comment
The school buildings provide an appropriate learning environment?
There is an appropriate amount of internal space?
The available space is best utilised?
The school buildings are being effectively maintained?

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* 6. School Grounds        How satisfied are you that:

  Highly Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Somewhat Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Unable to comment
The school grounds are an appropriate learning environment?
There is an appropriate amount of external space?
The available space is best utilised?
The school grounds are being effectively maintained?

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* 7. Strategic Direction

  Highly Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Somewhat Dissatisfied Highly Dissatisfied Unable to comment
How satisfied are you that the schools current Strategic Plan provides sufficient direction?
How satisfied are you that the school is sustainable in its current form?

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* 8. How satisfied are you that we use positive and inclusive behaviour support to enable all children to feel safe at school?

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* 9. How satisfied are you with the educational leadership of the school?

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* 10. How satisfied are you with the quality of the learning experiences that your child has experienced this year?

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