What parents say the school does well
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Parent feedback from Questionnaire Summer 2023 What does your child enjoy at school? Maths, Problem Solving. The trips Social aspect lovely teachers’ lovely community feel After school club, trips and their teacher Playing and reading Loves choir Visitors who come to assembly to inspire them Writing Maths, music lessons, swimming and PE Football, Music and Maths Performing in assembly and choir Literacy, creative writing, mathematics Additional responsibilities e.g. being an Eco Champ or rep on school council Enjoy variety of trips and the non-standard school days e.g. no pens day, work week, sports week, non-uniform Enjoy social factor, interplay with adults and children. Impressing their adored teachers and TAs Going to Jane's offce and showing their work Maths, Art, History, Music, Everything really Projects as a team player Dance and cookery after-school clubs Trips Art and Literacy Sports, Maths, Clubs and Science Phonics Football and writing Music, PE, swimming, literacy and Maths, actually pretty much anything that involvers learning Numbers Cycling Club Extra curriculum activities Sports competitions Library, Music and Science Reading groups Democracy Week activities Creative week and exhibition My son enjoys spending time with his friends
What are the things that the school does well? Creates a community Instils excellent behaviour pupils and encourages mutually respectful relationships between adults and children (using first names) Wide range of additional activities and experiences Music provision and concerts Teaching, Sports and other activities Support for community, behaviour, lovely Head Mistress leads well Teachers always willing to talk and support the kids Inclusive -promotes community and diversity Encourages enjoyment of learning Making every child feel like an individual Make children feel safe, listens to parents concerns and help children develop and learn Extra-Curricular, PSA events and special themed initiatives e.g. Democracy Week Recruitment of good teachers who are passionate It really engages and excites the children. It gives them a broad cultural education and works hard to bring in external groups and educators Making learning exciting – variation Diversity and inclusivity, school trips amazing. School council, Democracy Week, Pastoral care/anti-bullying. The school offers a wide range of opportunities for the children in sports and music Music, Spanish and Art Overall teaching and behaviour of teachers very professional and helpful Making everyone feel part of the Millfields family, celebrating diversity External engagement and community After School activities, school trips and sports I feel the school is very inclusive and engages the children in fantastic range of activities to support their learning. Know each child as an individual. Respectful and playful relationship between adults and children. Open and transparent -nviting parents to observe lessons. Very rewarding, a variety of sports and after school clubs offered. Imaginative and creative in their delivery of curriculum. Communicate Everything Information, meeting teachers if needed and learning Breakfast Club Information and feedback to parents Creative and achieves balance Children feel valued Teach Involving children in school life and listening to them. Taking genuine care of the children. Encouraging things that are outside the national curriculum Being inclusive having a varied curriculum, being strong on values The school is well lead and managed Sense of belonging Parent Engagement Trips, after school clubs and very inclusive Communication and meeting children’s needs Communication, Creativity and Parent involvement Creates a welcoming and safe atmosphere for the kids Keep the children engaged in learning and having fun Fund raising events and activities Creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere Suportive and approachable teachers I like to be able to speak to the Headteacher
Other comments We are beyond impressed with Millfields and your wonderful team and are so, so grateful for all that you do. Your community of families and parents love and want to support you as best we can, on our family's side inputting to workshops, buying materials, buying books etc, supporting trips etc. all feel like ways to help and we are delighted to. Thank you!!!! We're so happy with Millfields, it's a fantastic school. The communication is usually very clear, there's a huge variety of things going on, be it learning weeks (as mentioned above), school trips, non-uniform days, etc. There is always something to get them excited and engaged. I feel as though both of my girls are well supported, happy and are getting a huge amount out of their time at Millfields. And it's such a strong community. Both boys have loved their time at millfields and we are all sad to move on from the fantastic community that the Millfields team continue to provide! Thank you so much :-))
My daughter has truly had the best years at Millfields. All her teachers have been simply amazing. Completely exceeding our expectations as parents. A very well rounded, balanced , creative, strong & energetic school. Many thanks
My overwhelming impression of the school is that the wellbeing of the pupils and what's in their best interest comes first above all else. Loved the provision of exciting events (singing at the o2 being a highlight!) and learning opportunities, the way any even minor feedback to the head of year was taken seriously, and the real sense that all the staff take an interest and genuinely care about what's going on with the children. Finally just like to say you are all amazing and I am very proud to have my daughter at such a diverse, nurturing and inspiring school Excellent teachers and teaching assistants respond to individual's needs. Every child is known by name throughout the school by leaders and most teachers. Excellent array of presentations to parents to inform. It was wonderful to come into the classroom and to do science experiments with the children. A great experience for the whole family. The more able children are not stretched as much as perhaps they should be. However personal development support and the sense of belonging fostered is outstanding. We are sad to be leaving the Millfields community - it has been a massive part of our lives and sense of well-being and belonging as a family.
What are the things that we can improve? Work/play balance. More engagement on ‘Play’. Stop the homework – is it optional/voluntary? Make more use of local outdoor space. Coding and computers I really think the school needs to employ a specialist to teach this. Lost property that is named should be handed out every Friday Timings for workshops only accommodate non-working parents. We would have been interested in attending Art – More please Homework club for all ages Small classes i.e. less children in each class More green space activities and forest school days, not just Early Years One channel of communication -too many! |
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