Our role within the academy is to assist all families to overcome additional difficulties. Sometimes the pressures of life can feel unmanageable and we are here to listen and support you.
Over the years, we have worked with a large number of families in different ways. Some families have long term support and others short term or help in a crisis. Situations that we may support with are varied although do include support around benefits, debt, housing, behaviours and food parcels. Support may include home visits, regular phone contact or meetings.
Parental Survey Analysis
Executive Summary of Behaviour Policy Survey Findings
At Bradfields Academy, we conducted a survey to gather parents’ insights on our current behaviour policy and its effectiveness. This is part of a large review of the behaviour policy to ensure we have a system that is fit for purpose following a large expansion in numbers and facilities.
Click on the drop-down menus to read the key findings from the survey.
Community Representation (click to expand)
The majority of respondents’ children are in Birch, Sixth Form, and Oak communities.
Awareness of Behaviour Policy (click to expand)
58.3% of parents have not reviewed the current behaviour policy on our website, highlighting an opportunity to improve awareness and accessibility.
Standard of Student Behaviour (click to expand)
Most parents rate student behaviour as ‘Very good’, with fewer ratings of ‘Good’, ‘Excellent’, ‘Fair’, or ‘Poor’. The vast majority of responses are in the three top positive categories.
Handling Negative Behaviour (click to expand)
The vast majority of feedback praises the academy in supporting and managing behaviours of children with SEND.A few responses call for greater consistency with the main issue raised being that at times the academy was too understanding of need, and this lead to the appearance of incidents not being dealt with robustly.
Policy Update Necessity (click to expand)
75% of parents believe the behaviour policy needs updating to better address current needs.
Fairness in Behaviour Management (click to expand)
While 75% feel behaviours and achievements are dealt with fairly, there is a minority seeking improvements.
Encouragement of Positive Behaviour (click to expand)
75% of respondents agree that the current rewards system effectively encourages positive behaviour.
Support for After-School Sanctions (click to expand)
Opinions are split on supporting after-school sanctions such as detentions.
Understanding and Safety (click to expand)
A majority of parents feel their children understand behaviour expectations and feel safe at the academy, although there have been specific incidents that caused the “Fair” or “Poor” responses previously mentioned.
Parental Involvement (click to expand)
Half of the parents who responded have had contact with the academy concerning behaviours, with most stating that they were satisfied with the follow up work that was carried out. A few stated that they felt more could have been done. Additionally, 33.3% are willing to join a panel to review behaviour policy changes.
Rewards for Positive Impact (click to expand)
Suggestions for effective rewards include special trips, certificates, immediate rewards, and personalised incentives.
In response to these insights, Bradfields Academy is committed to enhancing our behaviour policy to better reward positive behaviour, improve consistency in handling incidents and at the same time supporting needs of the students. This will not be at the detriment of other students’ needs. We will continue to foster a safe and supportive environment for all students. We will engage further with parents/carers and incorporate their feedback into our policy updates.
Bradfields Family Room
We have a designated family room where parents and carers can meet with the Partnership Team. Within this space, we offer support groups, parent coaching programmes and PTFA meetings.
There is also a wealth of information available within this room, showing upcoming family events, support networks and other appropriate information.
If you have any concerns at any time whilst your son/daughter is at Bradfields, please do not hesitate to get in contact on 01634 683990 or email emma.davies@fortistrust.co.uk
Family Friendly
At the core of our working practices is the promotion of parental engagement.
In our aims we recognise the need to:
- Make all parents and carers attached to the academy feel welcome each time they visit.
- Make all parents and carers attached to the academy feel they have a voice and a view that is valued.
- Involve all parents and carers in the life of the academy and work in partnership on behalf of their child.
- Encourage parents and carers to share the responsibility for developing positive learning behaviours in their child.
We see the parents and carers as an important facet of our provision as they are paramount in the academy-home partnership which can support each child to prosper.
To sustain this we believe the following are important;
- Provision of a Family Room in our Lower Site to host group and individual meetings in a relaxed and private setting.
- Provision of clear guidance and support re: parenting, financial assistance, legal matters and meeting the challenges of a SEN child.
- Provision of training in ICT / Literacy / Numeracy to enable home support with child’s learning.
- Provision of advocacy.