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Conclusions & results from the children's Questionnaire 2010

Rationale

Over recent years, a wealth of evidence has supported the benefits of consulting the young people in Ashbrook School.

The annual children's questionnaire enables children's voice to be an active part in school development and evaluation process. This was appreciated and commented on in the OFSTED.

The children's consultation ensures all children are true partners in learning.

In March 2010 as part of the whole school evaluation and development, the annual children's questionnaire was completed by every child present in the school in the Foundation Stage, and Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2).

The annual questionnaire was administered through a questionnaire to each child present at school on one day across the whole school. The questionnaire was divided into two parts; one section for the child to complete and a second section for the class teacher to read in order to expand on the children's views and their understanding and collect views from a whole class discussion. This additional information was collected by scribing responses to support the questionnaire e.g. what would make playtime better.

Each child completed a questionnaire in a non-threatening environment to eliminate any peer pressure or expectation to conform with the rest of the class e.g. to raise hands. Each child's' views are valued and respected. Children understand that the school values their honest opinion and the opportunity to complete a questionnaire as a 'grown-up'.

All pupils' views were tallied and recorded and analysed with respect of gender and Year group.

All children have the right to feel safe at all times. In order to assess children's ideas and opinions across all aspects of school life questions were designed to address the children's views on their learning; enjoyment of coming to school, managing their feelings. These views were then evaluated to gain an understanding of the children's perspective of their social, moral, well being and learning at Ashbrook School.

A learning wall has been introduced in Key Stage 1 enabling children to reflect on what they are learning and the key points to address to meet their learning intentions.

A revised behaviour code of conduct has been implemented ensuring consistency across the whole school community.

Playtime is also an area which is questioned to ensure playtime is fun. Enjoyment of playtime and how the children consider it could be made better is asked.

Creative Opportunities such as Fun Time Fridays and creative days are also discussed with the children.

Link to childrens questions

Link to teacher scribed questions

Early Years results

Year 1 results

Year 2 results

Whole School Analysis