Cluster Questionnaire Results

• 139 families returned their questionnaire out of 363
• 46 added name, email and postal addresses
• 4 gave just an email contact
• 49 gave no contact details

Child Care Needs

• Large interest in Breakfast Clubs- out of 70, 30 replies were from Yardley Hastings who already offer such a club
• Large interest in After School Clubs until 6pm and School Holiday Clubs. 130 people showed interest for holiday requirements with Denton School parents having the highest interest in this area

Activities

• Approximately 50 children use after school sports clubs
• 25 children attend after school arts and crafts groups
• 20 children play music after school
• 20 children are learning dance and drama after school
• 50 children us an After School Club

Parents would be very happy to allow their children to attend all after school clubs. Some mentioned there was little or no activities for Reception and Key Stage 1 children whereas others were quite happy as their children were tired after school and the parents wished to pursue private activities as their child grows older.

• Cookery classes were very popular but there were not enough places
• Homework clubs would be seen as an advantage

Other Activities

• 155 children already attend after school activities at venues outside school that the schools do not offer or are scheduled on the same day
• Sports clubs were the most popular with Rainbows, Brownies, Cubs, dance, ballet and swimming closely following

Learning As a Family

• Over 100 families would like to learn together
• 75% would prefer this to happen in the early evening, 15% at weekends and 10% before school
• Cooking and learning languages together were the most popular suggestions in this area with sports and music following closely behind

Supporting Parents

Although many enjoyed learning with their children, there was a demand for:

• Positive Parenting classes
• Parenting Teenagers classes
• Information to support Moving to Secondary School

Most parents knew how to access support by receiving written information but at least 50% were prepared to come in to school for informal forums, meetings to discuss themes and situations with other parents and to seek advice.

Community

There was a demand for community Keep Fit, I.C.T. and Internet Learning.  However some schools already offer this, sometimes using outside providers.

Over 70% were prepared to go to other schools and facilities within in the earlier with early evening being the preferred time for such activities.

Neighbourhood

20% already help within their village community and only 2 parents came forward offering help as a result of the questionnaire.

Information in Schools

• 50% requested after school club information
• 25% requested information about I.C.T. and internet training

Keeping in Touch

• 90% were happy with the school newsletter
• 50% thought a dedicated newsletter would be enough
• 25% suggested sending emails
• 50% thought a notice board at the school would be helpful to work with the school newsletter

Actions

• Contact existing providers for holiday care
• Cluster evening for all parents- informal forum
• Contact existing providers for term time community classes
• Discuss with Heads- breakfast clubs, school audit and results of questionnaire
• Provide notice boards through N.C.C