2015 Survey Results
Enrichment pupil survey headlines
Positives
Most groups (76%) felt that the best part about enrichment was having a break from the timetable and the pressure of exam classes in particular. Other positives were the range of activities, the opportunity to make friends with other students across the years and being exposed to subjects or activities they otherwise would not have an opportunity to experience.
Students identified that these strengths could be built upon by using enrichment to offer taster sessions to year 9 in preparation for GCSE options that are not taught at KS3 (69..5%). They also felt that there could be more accredited offers.
Weaknesses
The main gripe was feeling that they had not been given an option they had originally chosen (98%). KS4 students in particular believed that the time would be better spent on revision and as an alternative to language twilights. Other weaknesses included a lack of a sense of achievement or satisfaction and being separated from their friends.
Ways to improve upon the weaknesses identified included smaller groups, clearer objectives and targets and a broader range of options to choose from.
Positives
Most groups (76%) felt that the best part about enrichment was having a break from the timetable and the pressure of exam classes in particular. Other positives were the range of activities, the opportunity to make friends with other students across the years and being exposed to subjects or activities they otherwise would not have an opportunity to experience.
Students identified that these strengths could be built upon by using enrichment to offer taster sessions to year 9 in preparation for GCSE options that are not taught at KS3 (69..5%). They also felt that there could be more accredited offers.
Weaknesses
The main gripe was feeling that they had not been given an option they had originally chosen (98%). KS4 students in particular believed that the time would be better spent on revision and as an alternative to language twilights. Other weaknesses included a lack of a sense of achievement or satisfaction and being separated from their friends.
Ways to improve upon the weaknesses identified included smaller groups, clearer objectives and targets and a broader range of options to choose from.