What People say about us

Open Week Spring February and March 2024 - Maths Focus

This is the twice yearly opportunity for parents to work along side their children in class, learn a bit more about how they are taught and how we delivert and adapt the curriculum for all children. We've selected a sample of quotes that reflect the maths lesson feedback and a few that answered the question, "Any other comments or questions about school since we amalgamated?"

Year 5 & 6

"Great teaching and clear explanations."

"Work at the right level - challenging with cleear expectations of how to calculate and which method to use."

"Excellent behaviour. Mrs T had the class in full control. There was lots of praise and children were enjoying the maths lesson."

"Atmosphere very calm. High expectations and a calm teaching style."

"Mr C was fantastic with the children and gave regular praise and the children listened to him throughout."

Year 3 & 4

"The maths was challenging for [my son] but once he'd practised he was very confident doing perimeter. Miss W ensured the children were listening and quiet when she was talking."

"It was amazing. All children were excellent in their behaviour. The work was not to hard, a good match for my child."

"Children were rewarded with supportive cheers when doing problem solving at the front of the class. The work was just right."

"Lovely lesson. Mr C is always engaging and has a very good relationship with the children."

"Challenging to make them think, but the tools to find the answers."

Any questions/comments about our amalgamation?

"All positive."

"The amalgamation seems to have gone really well!"

"I don't think there is a difference. Children are going into school with the same enthusiasm."

"My boys love seeing each other during the day through mixed assemblies, playground monitors etc. (Reception, Y4 and Y6)"

"Fantastic experience as I have children in both infants and juniors and the process is great. Mrs N is a fantastic head."

"I've been impressed."

"School feels much more unified and going from strength to strength."

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Feedback from MPJS Parent and Carers Questionnaire Summer 2021

Thank you all who took the time to fill out this questionnaire - it’s very useful to help us grow as a school. I’ve summarised our strengths and ‘even better if’ below and any actions we are taking as a result of your feedback.. We will send out the same questionnaire to Year 3 parents and carers in July.

What we like about MPPS

Communication with Parents x 5
Strong leadership of the school/the Headteacher, especially in challenging times X 5
Friendly and supportive atmosphere of the MPPS Community/One big family x 6
Encouraging the children to do well, my child’s progress and feel happy at school
MPPS has everything really,what's not to like?
Good values x 3
“How it’s run. I know my child is a priority every single time”
Friendly, approachable, open and down to earth headteacher and staff x 15
Informative and includes parents in matters x 2
Highly committed teachers x 2 “Go the extra mile”
“Very supportive with any concerns I have had”
“You have been amazing through the pandemic, keeping the parents and children informed”
After school clubs are amazing and let you try new things x 6
Wide range of things my child is learning x 2
High standards of learning and behaviour & Teaching methods
Cater for all abilities when it comes to learning. You help children who are struggling
“My child is challenged and staff are lovely”
Learning environment and good facilities x 3 Food Tech Room/cooking x 3 Sports activities x 3 Activities and trips x 3
Provided chromebooks when needed
MPPS are always there even out of school hours
Everything x 5

What could be even better?

More group activities

Covid rules have made mixing difficult but we are working all the time to do team and group activities and mix children up - this will get more frequent as the weather improves - watch this space!

More access to higher level reading books in lower school

Already purchased the top ends of the book band scheme and have added dots for ‘early library’ so pupils can go to the library and choose free readers

More community/fundraising/stalls run by children

Great ideas and we will also bring back summer fair and fiver challenge stalls led by pupils. We already have a plan for a pupil-led spring fundraising activity

Communication - sharing learning & medical needs (to after school staff etc.)

Agreed - this also applies to sharing information with lunch supervisors too

Too many different types of communication x 2

We have made some progress in this area and this will be even better now we have a full office team. We want to use the website (’School Spider’) for most methods of communication. We need to keep Parentpay as that links to lunches etc for payments so there will be a crossover.. Please make sure we have all your details. Facebook is now mainly used for our assemblies with the odd sharing of photos/videos. We will completely stop using teachers2parents by 11/2/22. We DO need every parent and carer to sign up to School Spider - please ask at the office if you have any problems with this.

Direct messages for email as not always possible to speak to teachers after school

I don’t support direct communication between teachers and parents. There are two issues - my responsibility to provide a work/life balance for teachers outside of working hours and also sometimes email exchanges are not the most helpful in resolving difficulties! If you contact the office they will always pass the message - you don’t have to give details - and they will phone you or arrange a meeting at their next free time. My staff are in early, they stay in school until it shuts most nights so there is lots of flexibility there. If it is urgent you can email me directly on iadmin@mossparkprimary.co.uk and I will acknowledge your concern and act as a go-between.

Maintain all the values and standards for years to come

We are always striving to improve and we aim to serve our MPPS families for many years to come!

Sports equipment to be used at lunchtimes

Sports Leaders now in place and more lunchtime staff to support games at lunch - we have bought lots more equipment purely for breaks.

Students challenged more academically/Some maths lessons are boring

Pupils do have challenges within the subjects - the work is often on 3 levels - but there is always room for improvement. We have just introduced some different higher order maths problem solving challenges. Also in maths we have started to use a programme called ‘Active Maths’ to mix up with our White Rose Scheme.

Better and more varied lunch selection and portions x 3

We have had a few issues with school lunches alongside the Infant school as staff and menus have changed. The School Council have worked with their classes to produce a list of likes/dislikes and I have shared them with the cook (and burgers are coming back!)

More varieties of clubs and activities, More trips, more own clothes days, more cooking x 4

Things will move forward here as we come out of covid regulations - so many places are still not taking school parties.

Seating at lunch

We can’t change anything here at the moment as we still have 4 x classes seated away from each other on 16 tables at a time in our covid risk assessment - will be able to look at this in the summer.

More progress updates/How to help your child at home x 2

We have had face to face Parents Evening with the Assessment Summaries since these questionnaires so I hope that you have found the conversations and reports helpful. I agree we could do more booklets/videos and workshops. This is a priority for the year. Also, we want to restore our 3 Open Weeks (where you come in and work with your child in lessons) as soon as we are allowed.

Lunchtime staff being more aware when children are upset

We had a lot of retirements and promotions in the last 6 months so we have had to appoint new staff who are making a positive impact on the children’s wellbeing. We also now have two Teaching Assistants in Y3/4 (Miss Hamand and Miss Brown) who lead play and activities and know the children really well.

Nothing x 10

“I honestly don’t know what you could do better because you all do such an amazing job! I can see that not just through my child but all the children at MPPS, Thanks so much!!"

28th June 2019 Email from Mr Luke Dillon - a consultant working with us to develop our school

Hi Sally,
Thanks for a great day yesterday. If you have an assembly today and you have time maybe you could pass this message on to your wonderful children.

Dear Children
Thank you for letting me visit your school yesterday. I had a really enjoyable day. I was very impressed with your excellent manners. You were all very polite and it is clear that you are happy at Moss Park.
You work hard and make sure that your books are neat and tidy and well presented.
The staff also work hard and provide you with lots of opportunities to learn interesting things.
I think you are very lucky to have good staff and they are very lucky to have good children.
Thank you and have a lovely weekend.

Mr Dillon.

Pupil Questionnaire July 2021 (pre amalgamation with Moss Park Infant School in April 2023)

		Yes	No	Don’t Know
1.	Do you like being at Moss Park Junior School?	98%	1%	1%
2.	Do you feel safe when you are in school?	98%	1%	2%
3.	Do you learn how to do something new every day?	93%	4%	3%
4.	Are you expected to work hard?	93%	2%	5%
5.	Are your lessons interesting and enjoyable?	94%	1%	5%
6.	Do you get help if you need it in lessons?	95%	2%	3%
7.	Do you think you are making good progress in your learning?	93%	2%	5%
8.	Does marking tell you how to make your work better?	90%	5%	5%
9.	Do you know what you need to do to get better at in writing?	81%	7%	12%
10.	Do you know what you need to do to get better at in maths?	82%	4%	14%
11.	Do you get to do challenges in your lessons?	93%	2%	5%
12.	Do you and your friends usually behave well in school?	93%	2%	5%
13.	Are most children kind to each other in this school?	93%	2%	5%
14.	Do you enjoy being in the playground/on the grass?	96%	2%	2%
15.	Are you being bullied in school? (“Several Times On Purpose”)	3%	94%	3%
16.	Does homework help you with your learning?	5%	90%	5%
17.	Is there a member of staff you would go to if you were worried at school?	94%	1%	5%
18.	Do we listen to pupils’ ideas/views at this school?	93%	2%	5%
19.	Do you trust the Headteacher to sort out problems?	97%	1%	2%
20.	Would you recommend Moss Park Junior to a friend?	96%	1%	3%

Moss Park Junior School Parent Questionnaire Results Spring 2019 (pre amalagamation with Moss Park Infant School in April 2023)

We had 45 replies back, representing around 100 pupils. As you can see, the responses are overwhelmingly positive. Nearly every single ‘Strongly Agree’ or Agree’ has been ticked. Where parents have answered ‘I Don’t Know’, this may be a positive response. For example, if a parent has ticked “I don’t know” for the question about the school dealing with bullying well, it is likely to be that the parent has no experience of bullying, which is a good thing. There are a couple of pupils who say their child is not happy at school, but would still recommend us. Please contact me in confidence if you think I can help your child or you would like to discuss the issue further. Thank you all for your continued support and trust in us! I will do a “You said, we did” report next week. Regards, Mrs N.
My child is in: Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 (please circle)		Strongly agree	Agree	I Don’t know	Disagree	Strongly disagree
	My child is happy at school	27	16	/	2	/
	My child is safe in school	34	11	/	/	/
	I receive useful information about my child’s progress	31	14	/	/	/
	My child receives appropriate homework for their age	27	15	3	/	/
	There is a good range of activities that my child finds interesting and enjoyable	36	9	/	/	/
	My child is taught well at this school	34	10	1	/	/
	The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved	28	16	1	/	/
	The school deals effectively with bullying	23	13	9	/	/
	The school seeks the view of parents and takes account of their suggestions	29	15	3	/	/
	The school responds well to any concerns I raise	28	17	/	/	/
	The school is led and managed effectively	35	10	/	/	/
	Would you recommend this school to another parent? (please circle)	Yes	45 (100%)	No	None 0%
Things we like about Moss Park Junior School Lots of lovely feedback about the Headteacher and staff: “kind, nice, helpful, experienced, effective, dedicated, well run school, passionate teachers and support staff, hardworking, we like the way the head interacts with parents, she cares so much” Good relationships and transition between Y2 and Y3 Everyone is treated equally Lovely ethos, staff model calm authority whilst being open and friendly Good teachers, learning and teaching x 3 The range of activities and after school clubs x 12 After school events such as discos etc. have added a sense of enjoyment Seeing them grow in confidence and talk positively about what’s happening in school Learning environments Celebrations/rewards for success/assemblies Communication with parents x 7, Headteacher newsletter x 2 Promotion of discipline and respect x 6 Teachers present morning and afternoon – approachability x 6 Child centred ethos, friendly and happy, family feeling (x3), Involving parents, sense of community (x5) Positive vibe apparent from the top down My child is clearly progressing and very happy here Team spirit and work ethic
What could be even better? More trips out – local or further afield (x2) More ideas to support pupils who need to develop their confidence and be more independent, especially at youngest end (x2) Keep doing what you’re doing! (x3) More tips to help their child with homework (x2) especially maths methods, sometimes the maths is too much Cricket The member of staff on duty at 8.40 on playground would be more visible if they stand at the gate when we drop off I think child should come to parents evening to hear about their progress Introducing new uniform - ties More opportunities for music around school and more growing/contact with nature and the environment Bigger portions at dinner Nothing x 3 I can’t think of anything!

March 2019

We recently asked all pupils to take part in a curriculum questionnaire to gain their views on different aspects of school life. The results will help us further develop our curriculum and continue to engage and excite all pupils.

Here are the headlines from the questionnaire:

'I enjoy coming to school' - 97%
99% of pupils were able to identify our school values
'I enjoy school trips and activities' - 99%
'Teachers listen to my ideas' - 100%
'What makes a lesson good or interesting?'

Using the computers and iPads
When we watch videos
When we play games
When we work with others
Going outside for our lessons
Doing practical activities
Going on Times Tables Rockstars
The way the teacher acts lively in the lesson
Using art to express our answers
Using different equipment
Playing games
Doing drama as part of the lesson
'There is an adult at school I can talk to if something is worrying me' - 94%
'The behaviour of other pupils in my lessons is good' - 95%
'Is bullying a problem at Moss Park Junior School?'
- 'It doesn't happen' - 60%
- 'It happens and teachers are really good at resolving it' - 26%
- 'It happens and teachers are good at resolving it' - 10%
'I feel safe when I am at school' - 98%
'I would recommend this school to a friend moving to the area' - 98%
'I learn a lot in lessons' - 100%
'My teachers give me work that challenges me' - 99%
'I know how well I am doing at school' - 97%
'I find new things out in lessons' - 100%
'I have been to an after-school club this year' - 78%
'I use my reading and writing skills across the curriculum' - 96%
'I use my maths skills across the curriculum' - 91%
'What I like most about our school'
- Our playground
- We do lots of activities in lessons
- The technology we use to learn
- How everyone is treated equally
- Everyone gets along and we learn something new and make friends
- I love learning every day
- People respect others and are kind to each other
- That all of the teachers are really kind
- It encourages me to do better at my work
- We have the right to ask questions and find out things in lessons
- We are lucky enough to have good food and music teachers from Trafford Music Centre
- Nice pupils and lunch clubs
- I feel safe and have lots of friends to interact with
- Everyone is equal
- We look out for each other
- I love that we do 1K
- That the teacher is always there to help us
- I like the clubs that the school runs and every year I get to apply to the ones I want to go to
- I like going on trips and doing PE
- You can talk to the teachers about something personal if you need to
- My friends are always there for me
- Everyone puts 100% into their work
- When Mrs Nunwick sings in assembly
- In Year 4 you get to go swimming
- The teachers do their best to help us learn and have a good time. They make our work fun and suitable for our level. They also help with our worries
- That everyone builds each other up not down
- Playing with my friends

25th January 2019

The School Council interviewed the Headteacher last week to ask her questions about various aspects of school improvement. Their requests and comments were very similar to the ones expressed in the summer 2018 Pupil Questionnaire (see comments below) so they are a very good starting point for the School Council Action Plan for the year. The School Council will be sharing this with the school in Assembly next week.

What is the best thing about Moss Park Junior School?

Kind, friendly, staff x 3

Learning x 6

History x 2, Dance x 2, PE x 15, Art x 6, Science x 3, Spanish x 2, Maths x 4, PHSE x 2, Computing x 4, English x 3, Reading x 2

Quizzes/competitions x 3

Assembly x 3

Swimming x 6

That every lesson is different x 4

Having equipment and fun learning x 6

We are safe x 3

Visitors x 4

The teachers x 6

I pads x 3

School dinners x 1

Non uniform day for £1 x 2

Sports Day x 3

The way we are taught x 3

That everyone is themselves not like anyone else

We learn a lot/something new x 8

How easy it is to talk to an adult

All the staff and the Headteacher are really kind and helpful x 3

That we go on trips x 6

My friends x 11

Making new friends x 6

Everyone is kind x 5

Rewards x 3

All the support and we work together x 2

Having fun x 4

Playground/playtime x 7

When it’s wet play you can play with games indoors

Field and running track x 4

After school clubs x 12

I like doing hard work/challenges x 5

We are all family to each other

Loads of things x 3

Almost everything x 3

Everything! X 5

What could we change or introduce to make things even better in this school?

More PE x 3

More rewards

More competitions/tournaments x 7

More trips x 7

More visitors x 3

Let us go on the grass more x 6

AstroTurf

More cricket

More lunchtime clubs x 2

Growing fruit and veg

Turn the field into a golf course!

More goes on the racing track x 3

More football x 3

In summer can we go on the big field a bit more?

A religion day where we can dress up in our religions

Some help to join in games (if you are sad or bored) x 2

More time in the outdoor learning areas x 5

Eco Council more involved in assemblies and things like that

School pet x 4

New/more equipment for the playground x 8

Longer and better fitness trail x 2

The inside wet play box

Have maths games to help with work

A pond

I love this school

No, I like the school the way it is

This school is perfect

I don’t really know/Not sure x 4

Nothing x 4

Moss Park is the best!!!!!!

Thanks to all the pupils who added comments - it is good to know how miuch you love being an MPJS pupil!

A selection of parental comments on the feedback sheets - Open Week November 2018 (Maths Focus)

"Outstanding behaviour, all pupils listened and paid attention to the teacher."

"I found it useful to see the techniques used in Maths as some are different to Infants and it helps me help my child at home."

"Love the Teaching Walls! Classrooms neat and tidy with lovely displays."

"All the work was relevant. Plenty of work that was challenging for the kids to use their mind. Builds good problem solving."

"The teacher was well prepared and helpful. Well done to everyone."

"I learnt a lot and it will enable me to work better with my child at home."

"I really enjoyed the class visit. I was really impressed with the behaviour of the class and how everyone concentrated and joined in."

Pupil Questionnaire Summmer 2018