KS1 Feedback 2009
Key Stage One Parent Feedback.
A short questionnaire was sent to all KS1 families. 46 questionnaires were sent out 19 were returned
Year Group No. Children in class No. forms returned % return Foundation 19 8 42% Year One 19 10 52% Year Two 14 3 21%
Questions were asked regarding the new homework format and the use of targets to assist learning.
The overall feedback given by parents was very positive in both areas.
41% return
Within each year group
Homework
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Questions Asked
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Parents’ Responses/% |
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Positive |
Neutral |
Negative |
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Objectives easy to understand |
79% |
16% |
5% |
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Enough guidance to complete homework |
53% |
21% |
27% |
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Give a better picture of what covered at school |
89% |
11% |
0% |
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Does it help support your child at home |
84% |
16% |
0% |
Here are some of the highlighted suggestions given:
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It is a good way to communicate with the teacher and easy to follow.
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More guidance would be helpful to know that the homework is being done correctly/ I would like to have clear instructions on how the child should tackle a maths problem – it is different from when I was at school.
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Some parents are unsure of how much time to spend and how to record the activities done. One parent comments: 'It is better to spend 5 minutes well than 30 minutes badly'.
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Several commented on more personalised learning for their child – and would welcome this.
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One parent asked: 'what are you doing for a child who has already reached the expected level?'
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One parent suggests: 'could the children learn their spellings and then have a test rather than learn them after they have got them wrong – it is more positive'
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Parents are keen for less 'school-speak' when homework is outlined.
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One pointed out that printed worksheets might be useful sometimes.
Targets
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Questions Asked |
Parents’ Responses/% |
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Positive |
Neutral |
Negative |
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Importance of sharing targets |
95% |
5% |
5% |
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Do you refer to targets when at home |
68% |
16% |
16% |
Highlighted suggestions:
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Several parents are keen to know whether their child is at the expected level, or over/underachieving.
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Many felt the targets helped them to pinpoint which areas to concentrate on with their child.
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One parent was keen to know more about what was going on at school in the classroom.
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One parent felt that the targets needed to have a time frame so that they knew when they would be re-assessed and updated.
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Two parents felt that targets for 4-5 year olds were unnecessary and the children would learn in their own time.