100% of parents/carers agreed or strongly agreed that:

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• their child likes school;

• they feel comfortable about approaching the school with questions, or a problem or a complaint;

• staff expect their children to work hard and do their best; and

• they are kept well informed about what events and activities are happening at school.

 

95% of parents/carers agreed or strongly agreed that:

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• their child is making good progress;

• children at the school are well behaved;

• their child is not bullied or harassed at school;

• their child feels safe at school;

• teaching is good;

• they are kept well informed about how their child is getting on;

• staff treat their child fairly;

• the school seeks the view of parents and takes account of their suggestions and concerns;

• staff explain how parents can help their child at home;

• staff encourage their child to become mature and independent;

• there is a good range of activities that their child finds interesting and enjoyable; and

• the arrangements for their son or daughter to settle in when he or she started at the school were good.
   

7% parents/carers disagreed that the school provides appropriate homework.  4 (5%) said they were unsure.
 

All parents/carers said they would recommend the school to other parents

 

Respondents reported the following as amongst the main strengths of the school:

 

• The school has a strong management team and it clearly filters down. It has a community feel and is constantly improving and being maintained.

• The leadership, management and teaching quality. The range of after school clubs is great. The school seems very proactive in terms of looking to improve.

• It has an excellent academic attitude together with a wonderfully nurturing philosophy which allows my child to thrive and bond well with others.

• Good teaching. My children often come home demonstrating what they have been learning.

• HINS is a very close knit school and makes the kids feel welcome and at home. The teachers seem to have adequate learning and teaching abilities.

• Very caring, open and lovely Reception class. All staff so welcoming every morning. My child loves school. You are head and shoulders above ……. School in your approach to providing a loving environment for the little people.

• Good community environment and enthusiastic staff supporting children.

• Involving parents and communicating well. Praise and awards for children in school. Staff have a friendly and approachable nature.

• Continuous provision and facilities in nursery – fantastic space.

• Great outdoor play facilities. Range of after school clubs. Lots of opportunities for parents/carers to take part in school. Friendly, welcoming staff. Lots of opportunities for positive reinforcement e.g. reading badges, star of the week.

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When asked for the one thing that they would wish to see improved in school, responses included:

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• Better communication for working parents who use breakfast and after school club and who might not see sign-up sheets in classes.

• A little more information about after school activities i.e. where to collect and what to wear.

• Optional homework linked to the new workbooks on sale at the office. Something similar for Y1 would be beneficial too.