Head of Secondary fortnightly blog

One of the primary benefits of parent feedback is the ability to tailor educational approaches to meet individual student needs. Parents, being closely involved in their child’s daily life, offer unique perspectives on their strengths, challenges, and interests. This information helps us, as a school, to develop more personalised and effective teaching strategies that cater to each child’s needs. 

Moreover, parent feedback strengthens the home-school partnership. Regular communication between parents and teachers builds a supportive network that encourages student success. When parents are actively involved and their feedback is valued, it fosters a sense of shared responsibility and commitment to the educational experience. This collaboration helps address any issues promptly and supports the overall wellbeing and academic growth of the students. 

Additionally, parent feedback contributes to a positive and inclusive school environment. It provides schools with a broader understanding of community expectations and concerns, allowing for the development of policies and practices that reflect the diverse needs of families. This engagement ensures that educational programs are relevant and responsive to the community they serve and is especially important as our community becomes more diverse. 

In essence, parent feedback is crucial for enhancing educational practices, building strong home-school connections, and fostering a positive school environment. By valuing and incorporating this feedback, BSKL can better support student development and create a more effective and inclusive educational experience. 

Thank you to those parents who completed the feedback form we shared recently. We are working through the data carefully to ensure that we implement an effective system to communicate our responses. This will take a few weeks the first time round but will be much quicker once we are through the first cycle. A snapshot of the check-in data is shown below to give you some insight into the responses we received to that section.

Have a wonderful weekend, 

DR NICOLA BROWN
HEAD OF SECONDARY