Parent Survey

As a parent or guardian, your involvement in your child’s learning and school is valuable and important.  Your feedback and opinions play an important role in making our school the best it can possibly be. That’s why we are kindly inviting you to participate in a Parent Survey. This online survey asks for your opinions and experience with Tara Pattana International School.

The survey is designed to take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Please be assured that your responses are completely confidential. The survey is conducted anonymously and it is important to us that you complete the survey as honestly as possible.

As you respond to each item, focus on your thoughts and feelings based on your own personal experience with the school, as well as your perceptions of your child's experience as a student. There are no right or wrong answers— this is not a test! We just want to know how you feel. Your responses will provide us with important information to help Tara Pattana International School become even better. 

Please complete a separate survey for each child you have attending Tara Pattana International School.

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* 1. Foundation Stage - Only complete this section if your child is in Nursery, Kindergarten or Reception
Please rate how you regard the teaching and learning in each of these areas of development:

  Very Good Good Neither Good nor Poor - Average Poor Very Poor
Communication and language
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development
Literacy
Numeracy
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design

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* 2. ACADEMIC SUBJECTS – Only complete this section if your child is in Year 1 or above
Please rate how you regard the teaching and learning in each of these academic subjects:

  Very Good Good Neither Good nor Poor - Average Poor Very Poor
Reading
Writing and Spelling
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education
Music
Learning for Life
Computing
Art
Thai
Phonics
Geography
History
Design and Technology 
Mandarin
Drama

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* 3. GENERAL: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree / Don't know Disagree Strongly disagree
My child is happy at school
My child feels safe at school
My child makes good progress at this school
My child is well looked after at this school
My child is well taught at this school
The school is well led and managed
The school is a welcoming place and pleasant place to visit
I receive valuable information from the school about my child's progress
There is a good range of ECAs for my child to enjoy
The school has a good reputation in the local community

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* 4. OTHER ASPECTS OF SCHOOL LIFE - Everyone should complete the rest of the questionnaire
Please rate how you regard the following areas of school life at TPIS:

  Very Good Good Neither Good nor Poor - Average Poor Very Poor
School discipline/good behaviour
Standard of school facilities
Developing self-confidence/esteem in students
Suitable class sizes
Control and prevention of bullying
Caring/approachable attitude of teachers
School security/safety
Communication between school and parents
Library facilities
Developing strong moral values in students
Happiness of students
Developing community spirit in students
Developing students' potential
Quality of teaching
Use of testing and exams
Range of subjects taught
Extra Curricular Activities
After-School Care Clubs
Looking after students well
Quality of feedback on students' work
Students' attitudes to learning
Range of school trips and provision
Choice of sports
Sports facilities
Use of IT in classes
Access to computers/ICT facilities
Health Education
School uniform
School events/celebrations/activities
Value for money

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* 5. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

  Very Good Good Neither Good nor Poor - Average Poor Very Poor
Promoting racial harmony
Written reports
School meals
Treating all students fairly/equally
Encouraging and listening to parents' views 
Explaining to parents how to help their child
Celebrating and rewarding achivements
Tailoring child's work to their needs and ability
Ensuring students do their best
Encouraging and listening to students' views

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* 6. The following areas are usually important to parents. If you had to choose 10 of these which you consider to be the MOST important, which would they be? (please select 10 boxes)

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* 7. If you had to choose five things from the list below which you would like to see improved at the school, what would it be?

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* 8. Please list any subjects in which you think your child is being "pushed" or “stretched” too much

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* 9. Please list any subjects in which you think your child is not being "pushed" or “stretched” enough

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* 10. HOMEWORK: Is your child required to do too much homework, too little homework, or about the right amount of homework?

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* 11. Do you think the school encourages your child to live a healthy lifestyle by eating a healthy diet?

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* 12. Do you think the school encourages your child to live a healthy lifestyle by taking regular exercise?

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* 13. How would you rate the quality of EAL (English As Additional Language) provision and support?

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* 14. COMMUNICATION: Which forms of teacher-parent communication do you find most useful?

  Very useful Somewhat useful Not useful at all I don't know
Mobile phone App
Written notes in communication book / homework diary
Email
Weekly newsletter on class website
Face-to-face meeting with teachers
Mobile phone text message
Termly reports 

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* 15. SOCIAL MEDIA: Which forms of social media do you find most useful for learning about school life and school events?

  Very Good Good Neither Good nor Poor - Average Poor Very poor
TPIS Mobile App
Facebook
Twitter
PTA groups (e.g. LINE)

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* 16. Is the child who you are completing this questionnaire for a boy or a girl?

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* 17. In which school year is your child?

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* 18. BOARDING: If the school were to offer boarding facilities, is this something you would avail of for your child?

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* 19. Overall how would you rate the performance of the school?

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* 20. How would you rate customer service in the school?

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* 21. Would you recommend this school to another parent?

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* 22. If you considered sending your child to another school please say which one

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* 23. Why did you decide to send your child to Tara Pattana International School?

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* 24. Please use the space below to make any other comments about the school. If you have scored the school a very poor or poor in any of the sections above please tell us why

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* 25. PARENT CONSULTATIONS: What is the best time for you to attend termly parent-teacher consultations?

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* 26. PARENT WORKSHOPS: Would you be interested in attending workshops on the following topics:

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