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Strongly Don’t
(Please tick) Strongly Agree Disagree disagree Know
agree
The Environment
1 The school has a happy atmosphere 6 6
2 The pupils enjoy school 4 7 1
3 The school site is sufficiently secure 1 7 4
4 The school’s values and attitudes have a positive effect on the
2 8 2
pupils
5 Changes for the children are carefully managed and the children
2 8 2
settle in well
Comments: Better security on the gates would be helpful. How does the lack of green space impact upon the children?

(Please tick) Strongly Strongly Don’t

Agree Disagree
Support and Communication agree disagree Know
6 I feel welcome when I come into school 2 10
7 The school gives me a clear understanding of what is taught 12
8 I am kept well informed about how the school is progressing 2 9 1

9 I get regular information that I need about the school 5 5 1 1

10 I understand the role of the Governing body 5 7
11 I know how to contact other members of the Governing body 6 6
12 A Consultation with parents is good. 1 11
13 The school encourages parents to play an active part in school
2 9 1
life
14 Governors impact upon the self evaluation,monitoring and
11 1
improvement planning of the school
15 I have visited the school for a social or fundraising event
5 6 1
during the last 12 months
16 I have visited the school for a Curriculum event during the last
5 5 1 1
12 months
A I understand the school data and comparison with other schools 1
3 8
and groups of pupils
B My training needs are met 12
C The minutes of the meetings reflect the governor’s work
4 8
accurately
Comments: School is welcoming. Parent communication is OK but could be improved.-need to look at how parents want to receive
info.How approachable are we as Governors? School encourages parents to play an active part in school life but does the
enthusiasm to actually take part exist?Is there an annual plan for parental contact? What is done if parents do not attend ? Can
we have a Governor information file for all letters/leaflets sent out to the community kept in the office to include the full
newsletters? Can we have a staff list each term?

(Please tick) Strongly Strongly Don’t

Agree Disagree
The Curriculum agree disagree Know
17 All staff expect pupils to work hard and do their best 2 9 1
18 Target setting is a useful way of supporting pupils 2 9 1
19 I am satisfied with the amount of extra-curricular activities
7 2 3
available
20 Do you feel the school involves parents enough in their child’s 7 5
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learning
21 Have the recent changes in the curriculum given the pupils more
interest in their learning.
6 6

A I understand possible barriers to learning and attendance and

2 6 4
measures that are in place to overcome them
Comments:Unsure about curriculum as I am a new Governor. Some teachers are not fully aware of the children’s full
potential and therefore cannot expect the children to do their best. More diverse range of extra-curricular events
needed.

(Please tick) Strongly Strongly Don’t

Agree Disagree
Behaviour agree disagree Know
22 Children behave well in school
1 9 2

23 I understand what kind of behaviour the school expects from

2 10
the pupils
24 I have the same expectations about behaviour as the school 2 10
25 Any bullying or harassment is dealt with appropriately and
1 7 4
promptly
26 I am confident that the school deals with inappropriate
1 8 3
behaviour effectively
27 The school’s system of sanctions is fair 1 9 2
28 The school’s system of rewards is fair 1 9 2
29 I understand the school’s policy concerning children being at
5 7
school on time
30 I understand the school’s policy concerning children’s absence
4 8
from school

In my experience poor behaviour is dealt with swiftly and effectively.

(Please tick) Strongly Strongly Don’t

Agree Disagree
General agree disagree Know
31 Overall, over the last year, the school has improved 8 4
32 The school is led and managed well 7 5
33 My skills and expertise are matched to the governing work I
4 6 1 1
undertake
What do you think the school does best?
Proactive and engaging. Tries to improve all pupils learning outcomes. Very noticeable that staff care about each child. Great to
see more sports activities. Friendly and caring school. Generates an air of “family”-all children know and look out for each other.
Motivated and inspiring staff. Provides a nurturing family atmosphere. Moving forward with standards and analysis of all pupil
needs.Values will help children as they go through life.

What do you think needs to be improved?

Ecology and environmental studies. Continue to involve the wider community. Engage with the local community more often. Extend
extra curricular activities. Striving to meet the needs of the more able children.

If you wish to make any additional comments regarding the strength and weaknesses of the school, or ask a question please do so
below.
I think the workload on the Headteacher should be of concern to the governors. I think they should be looking for more resource-
sharing opportunities with other schools for the non teaching work,projects and activities that get put off at St Thomas Primary.
For example, there seems to be no, or little work on Green and Sustainability issues. There is so much that could be done here—
and this is where the future jobs are going to be coming from in the future as oil becomes more scarce.
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Name:_________________________________ Date:________________

Please return the completed questionnaire by email to bonturn2@googlemail.com or to the school

office by a.m.
Tuesday 13th July. Thank you

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