As part of The Acorns School ethos we regularly gather the viewpoints of parents, pupils and other stakeholders and take these into account when strengthening and adapting our provision to meet the evolving needs of our pupils.
Parent survey questions 2022/23:
1. If you are struggling with your child’s attendance do you feel the school are supporting you as best as we can?
2. If you have a child who is inclusive of LGBTQ+ do you feel that the school protect this?
3. Did you know the school has a website and it is updated regularly?
4. I am happy with how any incidents in school and particularly social media incidents are dealt with?
5. Communication from staff regarding my child’s progress is regular and useful?
6. Do you feel safe sending your child to school?
7. Do you feel happy with the support our staff give your child?
8. Are you happy with the variety of food/snacks available to your child in school?
9. Are you happy with the school curriculum that your child can access?
Parent Survey Analysis:
Pupil Voice survey questions 2022/23:
Pupil survey analysis:
Personal Development pupil feedback:
Pupil Voice taken by Personal Development link Governor Dr. S Bennett on Friday 11th November revealed that pupils dealt with issues to do with topics by accessing help and advice from staff in school on a more informal, need to know basis. All pupils could recall topics covered.
Every group felt that bullying was not an issue at this school and felt that all staff would immediately react to any derogatory terms. All groups mentioned staff and the way they treated them as one of the most positive things about The Acorns and what distinguished it from their previous school. Pupils said staff are more “chilled, respectful, helpful and accessible.”
Specific topics mentioned that pupils had liked learning about in the past were wellbeing and gaming. Most enthusiastic discussion about a recent lesson was with Willow group and box exercise. Other specific learners talked about knife crime, dangers in the home, enterprise project and black lives matter.
One pupil mentioned that he had been involved in the school council and had found it a positive experience. One specific pupil asked for more PE (Physical Education) lessons, another asked for easier books to read in the library, and another a football team.
Comments from pupils 2022-2023:
Pupil voice is also captured on an individual basis here are some of the comments they have made below.
"I have become more confident. I actually want to attend school now."
"The work I get given is at the level I can cope with and the support I get if I struggle is good."
"I like going as I get help with my school work. I get on well with my tutor."
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