Lockdown parental views. May 2020


1	Parental views during lockdown - May 2020
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3	We received 125 responses to our questionnaire, which took the form of a 'google form'. It was emailed to all parents/carers. We would like to thank you for taking the time to share your views.
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5	1. How confidently does your child use 'google classroom'? (1: not confidently - 5: very confidently)
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26	2. How confident are you in supporting your child in 'google classroom'? (1: Not confident - 5: Very confident)
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47	3. How well are you managing your child's learning time? (1: Struggling - 5: Managing well)
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68	Questions 4-8 (excluding 7) were questions which asked for a response relating to your current circumstances, therefore these responses will not be shared publicly.
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70	7. We sought your views about our virtual assemblies.
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72	The majority of comments were extremely positive. We did note that there were a few concerns about our 'sensational shoutouts'.
73	To address these concerns our shoutouts will now appear at the end of assembly. Staff will chose 2-3 shoutouts from each class each week.
74	These shoutouts will be informed by contact with pupils and/or parents, by reviewing tasks which may have been submitted, or by being informed by other children/parents.
75	We hope you find that these changes address any concerns about the shoutouts.
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77	9. Would you be interested in having a virtual blether with the Leadership Team?
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97	Analysis and Action Points:
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99	* 85.6% of our children appear to be reasonably confident using their google classroom.
100	* Action:
101	* Please get in touch with your child's teacher and/or Mr Mackenzie immediately if we can support your child with their google classroom.
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104	* 95.2% of parents/carers appear to feel 'reasonably' to 'very' confident at supporting their child utilising google classroom.
105	* Action:
106	* Please remember that Mr Mackenzie is on hand to provide support for the 4.8% of parents who don't feel confident in this area. No question is a silly question. Please get in touch.
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109	* 89.6% of our parents/carers feel that they are managing their child's learning time 'reasonably' to 'very' well.
110	* Action:
111	* We implemented weekly learning grids in an attempt to provide more of a suggested structure for home learning. Although this is optional/flexible, we hope this is helping.
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114	* Thank you for sharing your views about how you are currently managing in these new and challenging circumstances.
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116	* We have been in touch with anyone who has requested support or guidance. Please remember that anyone should feel comfortable to contact us for support at any point.
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119	* The feedback about our assemblies was extremely positive. Thank you for taking the time to share your views about this.
120	* Action:
121	* 'Sensational Shoutouts' will now appear at the end of assembly
122	* 'Sensational Shoutouts' will now be read out by staff members
123	* 'Sensational Shoutouts' will be decided upon by teachers/staff who will make their decision based on their knowledge of each child's circumstances
124	* Many parents/carers stated that the out-takes were enjoyable. We will aim to include some more out-takes in future assemblies
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127	* 35 parents/carers were keen to have a virtual blether with the leadership team
128	* Action:
129	* S.Callander is in discussion with the Chair of our parent council to see if we could facilitate a virtual blether at the beginning of June. Keep an eye on your emails for more info.