Parental feedback

July 2025 Parental Questionnaire;

1. My child feels happy in school 100%
2. My child feels safe in school 100%
3. This school works to meet my child’s individual needs 100%
4. This school ensures my child is well looked after 100%
5. My child is taught well at this school 100%
6. This school has high expectations and as a result my child is making good progress 100%
7. The school promotes positive behaviour 99%
8. This school deals with any cases of bullying effectively (bullying includes persistent name-calling over time; cyber,racist and homophobic bullying) 99%
9. This school offers clubs and activities for my child to take part in 99% 
10. This school responds to my questions or concerns 99% 
11. This school keeps me informed 100% 
12. I would recommend this school to another parent 100%
    * all responses that disagreed with the statements have been addressed directly

Feedback from Parents/Carers 2024/2025

Nursery- "We've been really impressed with the curriculum and range of activities that my child has been involved with this year, He is often taught new things or come back with new words that have bowled us over. We've been really impressed by the amazing staff andd their endless dedication!"

Reception - "We have been so impressed by the care and attention that goes into all the activities at Benton Dene. We are so happy that our child is in such a great school,"

Year 1 - "We have been so impressed with the offerings of cluba and activities this year. The trips organised have been a huge highlight of my child's year and we appreciate the effort that goes into organising them. We feel the school staff are all approachable if we have any concerns and communication is excellent and timley.Thank you for everything!"

Year 2 - "Our son absolutley loves going to school every day which is a clear sign of how fanastic Benton Dene is. We also love all the clubs and extra activities the school offers - they bring so much joy and excitement to the children. Thank you for everything."

Year 3 - "Thank you for a lovely and informative report. It has been lovely to read how well my child has progressed in Year 3. Thank you for your support with my child's learning and behaviour and for being great teachers"

Year 4 - "Thank you for another very happy year - my child has loved having the chance to take part in things like pupil council, skipping and gymnastic competitions and drama performances. She loves her teacher. She is proud of her school and enthusiastic baout learning. Thank you for all of your hard work, it is noticed and valued!"

Year 5 - "Thank you, my child has had a fantastic year, we are really proud of her progress both academically and socially. "

Year 6 - "We've been incredibly pleased with our child's experience. The support, communication and attention to individual learning needs are outstanding"

               "A big thank you to all the staff involved in making my child's primary school years so successful. We are forever grateful."

Getting in Touch with the Right Person

We always value communication with our families and want to make sure your messages reach the right person as
quickly as possible.
In most cases, we ask parents and carers to contact the class teacher first, as they know your child best. If you feel
your concern needs to be taken further, the escalation process is:

          1. Class Teacher
          2. Phase Leader
          3. Assistant Head
          4. Deputy Head
          5. Headteacher

Alternativley, for specific enquiries realting to SEND  issues or pastoral related queries, you can request a telephone call or a meeting with Ms de Courcy or Mrs Smith (SENDCOs) 
If your enquiry realtes to pastoral issues or attendance, you can request a telephone call or a meeting with Mrs Reiling (Family Liaison).

For non-urgent matters, staff will normally respond within five working days, however, if you have an urgent safeguarding concern, please contact the school office straight away and a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) will respond as soon as possible.

More details can be found in our Communication Policy on the school website.

There are a number of further related policies, also published on our website (including a Complaints Policy) which may assist you with any enquiry you may have.