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Parent Voice
An open forum for families to share ideas, celebrate what's working, and help shape the future of Wales High School. Because when parents and school work together, everyone benefits.
About Us
What We Do
Wales Parent Voice meets four times a year for a one-hour session focused on working together to help improve our school. Each meeting centres on a theme chosen by parents and provides an open, welcoming forum where families can share what is working well and where we can continue to grow.
Our sessions take place after school in the Sixth Form cafeteria, where parents can enjoy teas, coffees and cakes while taking part in meaningful discussion.
With each meeting themed around topics that matter most to families, Parent Voice ensures that the conversation is always relevant and parent-led. It’s a genuine partnership — parents sharing their perspective, and the school listening and acting on that feedback.
Meeting Details
Making a Difference
You Said, We Did
Real changes driven by real conversations. Here’s how Parent Voice feedback has shaped school life.
When the timings of the school day were reviewed, parents raised concerns that a slightly shorter lunch break might limit students’ access to quieter spaces or extra-curricular activities.
We ensured that PE and Music staff were available to collect students promptly so that activities such as choir, 3G sessions and other sports could continue without disruption. Our House Team also introduced a range of lunchtime activities to make sure students still had plenty of choice and opportunities to get involved.
Parents wanted the Home Communication Log to be clear, simple and easy to understand at a glance.
Wales Parent Voice supported us in designing a format that is clear, simple and parent-friendly. The new layout ensures all key information is easy to find and understand.
When enrichment lessons were introduced for KS3 students, families appreciated hearing about the exciting activities but felt that the student choice process was a little rushed. They asked whether the enrichment brochure could be shared in advance.
As a result of this feedback, the enrichment brochure is now uploaded to Bromcom ahead of the selection window, giving students and families time to make more considered decisions together.
Your Feedback
Progress Evening Survey
At our Progress Evenings we ask families to share their views. The figures below show the percentage of parents and carers who agreed with each statement, by year group.
| Question | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | Sixth Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school. | 89% | 81% | 82% | 85% | 78.4% | 95.2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 90% | 85.2% | 78.6% | 83% | 78.4% | 90.6% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 81% | 70.6% | 64.8% | 70% | 75% | 81.2% |
| The school sets the right amount of home learning. | 85% | 74% | — | 74% | — | — |
| The school has high expectations of my child. | 92% | 90.2% | 85% | 87% | 83.4% | 95.2% |
| My child does well at this school. | 91% | 87% | 84.4% | 83% | 83.4% | 95.2% |
| The school lets me know how well my child is doing. | 81% | 78.6% | 67.4% | 71% | 84.2% | 94.2% |
| There is a good range of subjects at this school. | 95% | 90.6% | 86.8% | 90% | 86.6% | 95.2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 93% | 83.2% | 77.6% | 77% | 77.6% | 96.4% |
| The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 85% | 81% | 73.2% | 68% | 71% | 91.8% |
| My child has been bullied at this school and it has been dealt with quickly and effectively. | 74% | 67% | 54.2% | 58% | 72.8% | 84% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | 89% | 83.8% | 80% | 89% | 84.2% | 96.4% |
| When I have raised concerns, they have been dealt with properly. | 83% | 83.2% | 76% | 77% | 74.2% | 95.2% |
| My child has SEND and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 75% | 71% | 61% | 57% | 83% | — |
— No percentage is shown where the question was not asked of that year group, or where no responses were received. No families of SEND students in the Sixth Form responded to the survey.
Meet the Team
Parent Voice Spotlight
The parents behind the voice. Get to know the people who give up their time to help make Wales High School even better.
Amy Smith
Mum to Oliver (Y13) and Eva (Y7). Registered nurse, teacher, Clinical Educator at the University of Sheffield.
Holly Crosby
Son in Y9. Counsellor and Health Trainer working in Mental Health services. Former Wales High student herself.
Contact
Get in Touch
Interested in joining Parent Voice or have something you’d like us to discuss? Drop us a message below.
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We’d love to hear from you
Your Voice Shapes Our School
Parent Voice is open to all families. Join us at our next session and be part of the conversation.