Parent Voice
A survey was carried out in January 2018 to seek the views of parents on the following questions:
We had 171 responses and the overview is below:
- My child is happy at TJS
- My child feels safe at TJS
- My child makes good progress at TJS
- My child is well looked after at TJS
- My child is taught well at TJS
- My child receives appropriate homework for their age
- TJS makes sure its pupils are well behaved
- TJS deals effectively with bullying
- TJS is well led and managed
- TJS responds well to any concerns I raise
- I receive valuable information from TJS about my child’s progress
- I know the role and responsibility of the governing body
- I know how to contact the governing body if I needed to
- Would you recommend TJS to another parent
We had 171 responses and the overview is below:
Parental Comments from Questionnaire :
What do you think the positives are about Turnfurlong Junior School?
What do you think the positives are about Turnfurlong Junior School?
- Teachers very approachable
- Great Teachers, nurturing environment, lots of opportunities in academic and non-academic subjects
- Children engage in setting the school values. Teachers are encouraging and supportive of children
- clubs and out of hours care and facilities & sport
- Range of opportunities e.g. to learn instruments
- Great learning experiences for the children with trips etc. My child is happy and feels well supported
- Children are proud of their school so this underlines the positive aspects of the school - teaching and activities
- How caring the staff are. They have supported my son all the way throughout his school time so far
- Very approachable staff and teachers and never an issue if you need a chat
- Communication - respond quickly to any concerns etc,. Trips are excellent
- I feel Turnfurlong are very supportive in listening and acting on any concerns I have. It makes me feel confident that my child is well looked after
- My child is very proud of her school which I feel is a wonderful sign; that she is enjoying her studies. I've found staff to be approachable and kind. Really happy and content and feel I trust the school to bring out the best of my daughter.
- SENCO provision is excellent. They really seem to know the children. Very open to conversations at any times. Supportive of parents.
- Turnfurlong has always been extremely supportive, and have offered support to the children when they have gone through some tough times personally
- The relationship the teachers have with the students brings the best out in them and helps them reach their full potential. Always find staff supportive and helpful with any issues I may have
- Good support to children of all abilities
- A happy environment with wonderful staff
- There are lots! A really great school with generally excellent staff. We are very lucky parents
- Well led and good management. Enthusiastic, dedicated staff
- I like the creativity of the school in its teaching - a good mix between classroom studies and creative activities to inspire the children's learning
- Pupils are well behaved, teachers always encourage children to achieve their targets
- Encouraging children’s confidence in their ability. Promoting a love of learning
- Information received during parents evening - friendly and approachable staff
- Great communication, deals with any issues effectively and quickly. Great activities
- Many staff work hard to put on plenty of extra-curricular activities. If provides a very holistic, rounded learning environment
- All the staff at the school put a lot of effort to provide great education for my child
What we are working on in response to your views:
- Continue to develop homework system & procedures
- Continue to develop communication
- Evaluating clubs - bringing back some of the clubs we have had previously
- Communicating with parents about school priorities
- Helping parents understand the role of governors and who the governors are at school