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Netherthorpe School

Netherthorpe
School

You Said We Did

You Said, We Did

We really appreciate the feedback that we receive from parents, carers and students.  We will always try our best to act upon the suggestions that we received.  Below is a list of things that we have done following feedback received from our stakeholders.

Parents and Carers

You Said

We Did

Would like to know how Year 7 students are settling in and have the opportunity to give feedback.

Implemented a Year 7 settling in evening during the first half term.

Want to know more about what happens in Year 11 and how we can support our children

Implemented Year 11 Information Evenings to provide parents and carers with comprehensive information about this important year, including revision resources and study tips.

Would like more information about what our children study in their subjects.

Overhaul of the curriculum area of the website to include information about each subject area. Information sent out to parents regarding what topics will be studied.

It would be nice to have more of an influence on how the school runs.

Parent Voice is well established and a regular cycle of meetings has been scheduled. Parent Voice in the community has now begun and will take place every term.

We would like more information about SEND.

Improved information provided on the support that we provide for SEND students, as well as advice and guidance for parents.

More praise for students who achieve well

The rewards system has been fully reviewed and now offers many more opportunities to recognise student and effort and achievement.

Want to be more aware of how we can support our child with homework

Produced parent guides and tutorial videos which are available on our website.

Students

You Said

We Did

We want more say in what happens in school

The Student Leadership Team has been expanded and meets regularly to discuss what happens in our school.

We want more prizes and rewards

The rewards system has been fully reviewed and now offers many more opportunities to recognise student and effort and achievement.

We want to learn about more jobs

Improved careers provision in Personal Development Programme. We also have a dedicated careers advisor with whom pupils can book appointments.

I’d like to get more involved in careers days

We have a member of staff dedicated to organising careers days and events.

We want more clubs

Enrichment programme has been hugely expanded.

 

Get in touch

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Ralph Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3PU

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01246 472220