2023/2024 – We have had 21 responses, 7 electronic and 14 on paper. Big improvement on last year.
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We have selected a few from their questionnaire, please visit Parent View for the full set of questions.
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| Question | Strongly agree | Strongly agree % | Agree |
Agree %
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Disagree | Disagree % |
| My child is happy at Gargrave School? | 16 | 76% | 4 | 19% | 1 | 5% |
| My child feels safe at Gargrave School? | 18 | 86% | 2 | 10% | 1 | 5% |
| The school makes me aware (by e-mail or in-year discussions) of what my child will learn, | 15 | 71% | 5 | 24% | 1 | 5% |
| The school makes sure children are well behaved. | 12 | 57% | 8 | 38% | 1 | 5% |
| My child does well at Gargrave School. | 17 | 81% | 2 | 10% | 2 | 10% |
| There is a good range of subjects for my child. | 17 | 81% | 3 | 14% | 1 | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 15 | 71% | 6 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| Gargrave school supports my child’s wider development | 14 | 67% | 6 | 29% | 1 | 5% |
| Ofsted said pupils get off to a flying start in reading- do you agree? | 19 | 90% | 2 | 10% | ||
How has your child improved? Great improvement. Comfortable with writing in less than a year at school. Parental support for reading can be hard. Struggles to keep up with the pace. Improvement in maths, reading and writing. Storytelling. Core curriculum likes. Like structure of lessons. Noticeable difference in writing. Writing and maths syllabus is fun for the children- like. Likes being able to select own reading books. Confidence and handwriting. Reading- expression and fluency. Very neat writing. Work sent for home has allowed us to support. Child likes a particular author. Enjoys joined up writing.
Learning beyond the classroom has also been a focus. What have you appreciated? Sports- x 4 Wild Explorers x 7, Bowling x 2 gardening x 5, library visits x 3, trig point walk. Time outside. Rugby. Appreciate outside learning. Rewards for reading. Marrick Priory. Emotional development is also key for our pupils.
What helps your child develop emotionally? Confidence talking to other adults without being in trouble. Words of encouragement. Listened to. School has supported the wider family. Someone will listen to them. Listen. SELFA group x 3 (would like more opportunities). Good relationships with class teacher. Work explained. Not being put down. PSHE. Calm classroom. Worry box. Cosy corner. Teacher understands way they learn. Close relationship with the teacher. Be herself. Struggles with emotions at home- but support from class teacher has been fantastic.
Now thinking about the next year, what would be your number one idea for us to consider? How class teacher/ teaching is allocated. Environmental projects. Photos on social media. DoJo? After-school clubs x 2. Being clear over calendar and expectations on parents- more notice if have to be taken somewhere. Homework club, book club. Less homework please! More walks outside and outside learning.