St Columba's High School Questionnaire for Parents and Carers- May 2017

This questionnaire has been created in collaboration with St. Columba's Parent Council. The responses from the survey will be collated and used to inform the School Improvement Plan. All responses are important. If you would be more comfortable completing this questionnaire anonymously then please do so. If you are able to share your contact details it will enable the parent council to contact you directly with news and information. Your personal details will not be shared with any other parties.

We can also provide paper copies of the questionnaire for anyone who may be more comfortable completing it on paper.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the questionnaire. It should not take any longer than 5 minutes to complete.

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* 1. Please read the following statements about your experience as a St. Columba's parent / carer and then select your response.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know
My child is happy at St. Columba's	My child is happy at St. Columba's Strongly Agree	My child is happy at St. Columba's Agree	My child is happy at St. Columba's Disagree	My child is happy at St. Columba's Strongly Disagree	My child is happy at St. Columba's Don't Know
My child feels safe and cared for at St. Columba's	My child feels safe and cared for at St. Columba's Strongly Agree	My child feels safe and cared for at St. Columba's Agree	My child feels safe and cared for at St. Columba's Disagree	My child feels safe and cared for at St. Columba's Strongly Disagree	My child feels safe and cared for at St. Columba's Don't Know
My child has the opportunity to learn about and develop in faith at St Columba's	My child has the opportunity to learn about and develop in faith at St Columba's Strongly Agree	My child has the opportunity to learn about and develop in faith at St Columba's Agree	My child has the opportunity to learn about and develop in faith at St Columba's Disagree	My child has the opportunity to learn about and develop in faith at St Columba's Strongly Disagree	My child has the opportunity to learn about and develop in faith at St Columba's Don't Know
My child is progressing well at St. Columba's	My child is progressing well at St. Columba's Strongly Agree	My child is progressing well at St. Columba's Agree	My child is progressing well at St. Columba's Disagree	My child is progressing well at St. Columba's Strongly Disagree	My child is progressing well at St. Columba's Don't Know
My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability at St. Columba's	My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability at St. Columba's Strongly Agree	My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability at St. Columba's Agree	My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability at St. Columba's Disagree	My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability at St. Columba's Strongly Disagree	My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability at St. Columba's Don't Know
My child has opportunities to develop their skills for work at St Columba's	My child has opportunities to develop their skills for work at St Columba's Strongly Agree	My child has opportunities to develop their skills for work at St Columba's Agree	My child has opportunities to develop their skills for work at St Columba's Disagree	My child has opportunities to develop their skills for work at St Columba's Strongly Disagree	My child has opportunities to develop their skills for work at St Columba's Don't Know
The curriculum at St Columba's meets my child's needs	The curriculum at St Columba's meets my child's needs Strongly Agree	The curriculum at St Columba's meets my child's needs Agree	The curriculum at St Columba's meets my child's needs Disagree	The curriculum at St Columba's meets my child's needs Strongly Disagree	The curriculum at St Columba's meets my child's needs Don't Know
My child receives appropriate homework for their age	My child receives appropriate homework for their age Strongly Agree	My child receives appropriate homework for their age Agree	My child receives appropriate homework for their age Disagree	My child receives appropriate homework for their age Strongly Disagree	My child receives appropriate homework for their age Don't Know
I feel staff at St. Columba's really know my child as an individual and support them well	I feel staff at St. Columba's really know my child as an individual and support them well Strongly Agree	I feel staff at St. Columba's really know my child as an individual and support them well Agree	I feel staff at St. Columba's really know my child as an individual and support them well Disagree	I feel staff at St. Columba's really know my child as an individual and support them well Strongly Disagree	I feel staff at St. Columba's really know my child as an individual and support them well Don't Know
My child is treated fairly and with respect at school	My child is treated fairly and with respect at school Strongly Agree	My child is treated fairly and with respect at school Agree	My child is treated fairly and with respect at school Disagree	My child is treated fairly and with respect at school Strongly Disagree	My child is treated fairly and with respect at school Don't Know
St. Columba's deals effectively with bullying	St. Columba's deals effectively with bullying Strongly Agree	St. Columba's deals effectively with bullying Agree	St. Columba's deals effectively with bullying Disagree	St. Columba's deals effectively with bullying Strongly Disagree	St. Columba's deals effectively with bullying Don't Know
St. Columba's is well led and managed	St. Columba's is well led and managed Strongly Agree	St. Columba's is well led and managed Agree	St. Columba's is well led and managed Disagree	St. Columba's is well led and managed Strongly Disagree	St. Columba's is well led and managed Don't Know
St. Columba's responds well to any concerns I raise	St. Columba's responds well to any concerns I raise Strongly Agree	St. Columba's responds well to any concerns I raise Agree	St. Columba's responds well to any concerns I raise Disagree	St. Columba's responds well to any concerns I raise Strongly Disagree	St. Columba's responds well to any concerns I raise Don't Know
I receive valuable information from St. Columba's about my child's progress	I receive valuable information from St. Columba's about my child's progress Strongly Agree	I receive valuable information from St. Columba's about my child's progress Agree	I receive valuable information from St. Columba's about my child's progress Disagree	I receive valuable information from St. Columba's about my child's progress Strongly Disagree	I receive valuable information from St. Columba's about my child's progress Don't Know
My child has opportunities to celebrate their personal achievements	My child has opportunities to celebrate their personal achievements Strongly Agree	My child has opportunities to celebrate their personal achievements Agree	My child has opportunities to celebrate their personal achievements Disagree	My child has opportunities to celebrate their personal achievements Strongly Disagree	My child has opportunities to celebrate their personal achievements Don't Know
Arrangements for my child starting at the school, moving between year groups and leaving the school have been helpful.	Arrangements for my child starting at the school, moving between year groups and leaving the school have been helpful. Strongly Agree	Arrangements for my child starting at the school, moving between year groups and leaving the school have been helpful. Agree	Arrangements for my child starting at the school, moving between year groups and leaving the school have been helpful. Disagree	Arrangements for my child starting at the school, moving between year groups and leaving the school have been helpful. Strongly Disagree	Arrangements for my child starting at the school, moving between year groups and leaving the school have been helpful. Don't Know
My child receives helpful support and guidance in in choosing subjects	My child receives helpful support and guidance in in choosing subjects Strongly Agree	My child receives helpful support and guidance in in choosing subjects Agree	My child receives helpful support and guidance in in choosing subjects Disagree	My child receives helpful support and guidance in in choosing subjects Strongly Disagree	My child receives helpful support and guidance in in choosing subjects Don't Know
My child receives appropriate information and support in planning their career pathways	My child receives appropriate information and support in planning their career pathways Strongly Agree	My child receives appropriate information and support in planning their career pathways Agree	My child receives appropriate information and support in planning their career pathways Disagree	My child receives appropriate information and support in planning their career pathways Strongly Disagree	My child receives appropriate information and support in planning their career pathways Don't Know
My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom.	My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom. Strongly Agree	My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom. Agree	My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom. Disagree	My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom. Strongly Disagree	My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom. Don't Know
The school takes my views into account	The school takes my views into account Strongly Agree	The school takes my views into account Agree	The school takes my views into account Disagree	The school takes my views into account Strongly Disagree	The school takes my views into account Don't Know
I would recommend St Columba's to other parents and carers	I would recommend St Columba's to other parents and carers Strongly Agree	I would recommend St Columba's to other parents and carers Agree	I would recommend St Columba's to other parents and carers Disagree	I would recommend St Columba's to other parents and carers Strongly Disagree	I would recommend St Columba's to other parents and carers Don't Know

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* 2. Please answer the following questions about St. Columba's Parent Council and then select the appropriate answer.

	Yes	No	Don't know
Are you aware that a Parent Council is in place at St. Columba's?	Are you aware that a Parent Council is in place at St. Columba's? Yes	Are you aware that a Parent Council is in place at St. Columba's? No	Are you aware that a Parent Council is in place at St. Columba's? Don't know
Are you aware of the Parent Council objectives, goals and responsibilities?	Are you aware of the Parent Council objectives, goals and responsibilities? Yes	Are you aware of the Parent Council objectives, goals and responsibilities? No	Are you aware of the Parent Council objectives, goals and responsibilities? Don't know
Are you aware of the Parent Council Information area within the school website?	Are you aware of the Parent Council Information area within the school website? Yes	Are you aware of the Parent Council Information area within the school website? No	Are you aware of the Parent Council Information area within the school website? Don't know
Have you ever attended a Parent Council meeting?	Have you ever attended a Parent Council meeting? Yes	Have you ever attended a Parent Council meeting? No	Have you ever attended a Parent Council meeting? Don't know
Have you ever asked a Parent Council member to raise an issue on your behalf?	Have you ever asked a Parent Council member to raise an issue on your behalf? Yes	Have you ever asked a Parent Council member to raise an issue on your behalf? No	Have you ever asked a Parent Council member to raise an issue on your behalf? Don't know
Do you read the minutes of the Parent Council meetings?	Do you read the minutes of the Parent Council meetings? Yes	Do you read the minutes of the Parent Council meetings? No	Do you read the minutes of the Parent Council meetings? Don't know
Are you aware of how to contact the Parent Council?	Are you aware of how to contact the Parent Council? Yes	Are you aware of how to contact the Parent Council? No	Are you aware of how to contact the Parent Council? Don't know

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* 3. Is there anything St. Columba's Parent Council could do, or put in place to help you attend a meeting?

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* 4. Many members of the school community support the Parent Council in ways other than attending meetings. Would be able to occasionally support any of the following? Please select those you may be able to support.

Fundraising events such as fetes and the European Evening

Participate in small focus groups giving your views on the school.

Support the communication team to develop flyers, leaflets or newsletters promoting the Parent Council

Attend Parent Council meetings, parents evenings etc in our feeder primaries to talk about St. Columba's Parent Council?

Represent St. Columba's Parent Council at community meetings and events. i.e. community councils

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Are you involved in, or aware of a community initiative you would like to present or discuss at a future Parent Council Meeting?

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* 6. We all have a role to play in preparing the pupils of St. Columba's for the world of further study and work. The pupils are always keen to find out about any job, everything from Accountant to Zoologist and everything in between. Would you be able to talk to small groups of pupils about your job? If yes, please tell us what your job is.

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* 7. We plan to share the results of our survey with as many parents as possible. Please scale your preferred options below.

	First Choice	Second Choice	Third Choice	Fourth Choice	Fifth Choice
Email - I will provide contact details below	Email - I will provide contact details below First Choice	Email - I will provide contact details below Second Choice	Email - I will provide contact details below Third Choice	Email - I will provide contact details below Fourth Choice	Email - I will provide contact details below Fifth Choice
I can take part in a focus group of parents/carers	I can take part in a focus group of parents/carers First Choice	I can take part in a focus group of parents/carers Second Choice	I can take part in a focus group of parents/carers Third Choice	I can take part in a focus group of parents/carers Fourth Choice	I can take part in a focus group of parents/carers Fifth Choice
Publish a summary in the next school newsletter	Publish a summary in the next school newsletter First Choice	Publish a summary in the next school newsletter Second Choice	Publish a summary in the next school newsletter Third Choice	Publish a summary in the next school newsletter Fourth Choice	Publish a summary in the next school newsletter Fifth Choice
Publish on the school website	Publish on the school website First Choice	Publish on the school website Second Choice	Publish on the school website Third Choice	Publish on the school website Fourth Choice	Publish on the school website Fifth Choice
Publish a summary on Facebook and Twitter	Publish a summary on Facebook and Twitter First Choice	Publish a summary on Facebook and Twitter Second Choice	Publish a summary on Facebook and Twitter Third Choice	Publish a summary on Facebook and Twitter Fourth Choice	Publish a summary on Facebook and Twitter Fifth Choice

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What age is your child / children? Please tick all which apply.

Feeder Primary

Other Primary

Left School

Early Years establishment

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* 9. Do you have additional comments, advice or questions for St. Columba's Parent Council?

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* 10. Please provide your contact details and let us know if you would like to be entered into our prize draw for a £25 Amazon Voucher.

Name

Would you like to be entered into our prize draw?

Email Address