Parent Survey
Gable Hall school regularly conducts parent and carer surveys in order to get feedback on parent/carer satisfaction and concerns on a range of topics. The Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team value the input from parents, which provides an evaluation input to future school strategy and improvement planning.
The Governing Body would like to thank parents and carers for their support at meetings, and for taking the time to complete the surveys on the following dates:
- Survey 1: 16th October 2023
- Survey 2: 18th December 2023
- Survey 3: 12th February 2024
- Survey 4: 25th March 2024
- Survey 5: 27th May 2024
- Survey 6: 15th July 2024
Gable Hall | National Average | |
Overall Response Rate | 30% | 2% |
My child is happy at this school | 85.5% | 91% |
My child feels safe at this school | 91.3% | 92% |
My child makes good progress at this school. | 81.1% | N/A |
My child is well looked after at this school. | 86.7% | N/A |
My child is taught well at this school. | 78.8% | N/A |
My child receives appropriate homework for their age. | 77.9% | N/A |
This school makes sure its students are well behaved | 78.8% | 87% |
Where bullying occurred, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively | 80.6% | 86% |
The school is well led and managed. | 78.2% | N/A |
The school responds well to any concerns I raise. | 74% | 80% |
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year | 76% | 81% |
From examining the feedback, you've identified areas for improvement. Here's a guide on how we identified these areas effectively:
You said... | We did.... |
Some parents would like to know more about what their child is learning throughout the year. |
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Some parents asked for more information about their child’s progress at school. |
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A greater range of subjects could be offered to students. |
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A focus was requested on supporting your child’s wider personal development. |
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Teachers could be resourced more consistently throughout the school. |
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Some parents asked for easier methods of communicating with staff about their child. | Gable Hall School has enhanced the functionality of its 'contact us' page on the website. Parents and carers now enjoy a more tailored communication experience, with the ability to direct emails to specific staff members based on the nature of their query. This personalised approach ensures that enquiries are channelled to the most relevant individuals, promoting effective and efficient communication. |
Some parents requested clearer explanations of behavioural expectations, including the range of sanctions and/or support available to students, including SEND support. |
Gable Hall School's commitment to a positive learning environment is reflected in Home School Agreement, embodying the values of 'Ambition, Integrity, Respect.' Students undergo comprehensive training on the HSA, displayed prominently in every classroom. This ensures a collective understanding and adherence to Gable Hall's ethos. Gable Hall employs a structured system of rewards and sanctions, fostering a culture of recognition for achievements while addressing any deviations from expected behaviour. Staff consistently apply this system, guiding students towards positive choices and reinforcing the established expectations. End of term rewards assemblies are conducted for each year group to celebrate the terms successes, achievements and highlights. The 'HSA' serves as a roadmap, outlining mutual expectations for the school, students, and their families. During new-student induction, senior staff engage with students and families to discuss and sign the agreement, establishing clear expectations from the outset. To support each year group, dedicated Achievement Leaders and Pastoral Managers are appointed. Additionally, Gable Hall School provides a robust support system, including an in-house specialised SEND team, and collaboration with external agencies for more targeted assistance. The ongoing expansion of the SEND team, coupled with extensive training for Teaching Assistants, ensures enhanced support for diverse student needs. |