The Ofsted Parent survey is an ideal measure that's used to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child's school. Note that these are the same questions used as part of the Ofsted Parent View but accessing and viewing the survey's results on the BounceTogether platform provides you with a unique insight. It provides immediate access to your school's results with a single click and allows you to benchmark them against other schools with similar characteristics. This gives you a deeper, more tailored insight into your school's performance, seen through the eyes of Parents and carers.
The survey measures the following areas:
Wellbeing and Happiness This subscale measures a parent's perception of their child's overall emotional and physical safety at school. It assesses whether a child feels secure, happy and well-supported, while also evaluating how effectively the school handles critical issues like bullying. The score can indicate how successfully the school fosters a safe and nurturing environment.
Communication and Engagement This subscale gauges the effectiveness of the relationship between the school and parents. It measures how well the school informs parents about their child's academic progress and curriculum, as well as its responsiveness and effectiveness in addressing parental concerns. A high score could suggest a strong and transparent partnership between the school and home.
School's Performance and Quality This subscale evaluates a parent's view of the school's core academic mission and its standards for behaviour and learning. It measures whether parents believe the school maintains high expectations, ensures pupils are well-behaved and ultimately contributes to their child's academic success. The results reflect confidence in the school’s educational leadership and overall quality.
Extracurricular and Personal Development This subscale focuses on the school's role in a student's holistic growth beyond the classroom. It measures parent satisfaction with the variety of subjects, the availability of clubs and activities, and the school's commitment to supporting a child's broader personal development. A strong score in this area indicates the school is seen as providing a rich and well-rounded educational experience.
Whether or not you are expecting an inspection, this survey offers a fantastic insight into the wellbeing of your community. It is a valuable tool that can help you:
Questionnaire / Scales
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The Ofsted Parent View/Voice survey asks parents to respond to 14 statements and questions about their child's school. Parents are asked to indicate how strongly they agree or disagree with each statement. The responses are then scored on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 4 being "strongly agree".
The scoring of the Ofsted Parent Voice Survey will provide schools with valuable information about how parents perceive the school. The survey results can help schools identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, as well as provide insight into how parents feel about the school's policies, procedures, and overall performance. By using the survey throughout the year and not just during an inspection, schools can gain a more comprehensive understanding of how they are perceived by the community and can use this information to make meaningful improvements that benefit everyone involved.
Schools can use the results of the survey to inform their school improvement plans, as well as to communicate with parents about the school's strengths and areas for improvement. The survey results can also be used to identify trends over time and to track progress towards meeting the needs of parents and students. By encouraging parents to complete the survey throughout the year, schools can gain valuable feedback on a range of different areas, including teaching quality, behaviour, and leadership. This feedback can be used to inform school improvement plans and to identify areas for development. Additionally, by gathering parent feedback ahead of an inspection, schools can be better prepared for an inspection and demonstrate to inspectors that they are committed to continuous improvement.
The survey is useful for schools because it provides a direct and anonymous way for parents to share their views about the school. By gathering feedback from parents, schools can gain a better understanding of how they are perceived by the community and can use this information to make improvements that will benefit students and families. By using the survey throughout the year and not just during an inspection, schools can gain a more comprehensive understanding of how they are perceived by the community and can use this information to make meaningful improvements that benefit everyone involved. Additionally, by gathering parent feedback ahead of an inspection, schools can be better prepared for an inspection and demonstrate to inspectors that they are committed to continuous improvement.
1.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "My child is happy at this school"
2.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "My child feels safe at this school"
3.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved"
4.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively"
5.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year"
6.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly"
7.1. Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
8.1. How much would you agree or disagree with this statement: "My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed"
9.1. How much would you agree or disagree with the statement: "The school has high expectations for my child"
10.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "My child does well at this school"
11.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "The school lets me know how my child is doing"
12.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school"
13.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school"
14.1. How much do you agree or disagree with the statement: "The school supports my child's wider personal development"
15.1. Would you recommend this school to another parent?
16.1. Do you have any additional comments on any of your answers? Note: Please do not use this option for urgent issues, safeguarding concerns or complaints.
The survey can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, typically taking no more than 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, with clear and concise questions that are easy to understand. By making the survey quick and easy to complete, schools can encourage more parents to participate and gather a wider range of feedback.
