Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy

June 2018

It was great to see that the levels of confidence of staff and parents had remained high from our first visit last year at Saint Augustine Webster, now in the high 90s following our second visit.

Parents’ feedback

“Very informative and interesting, glad to know this subject will be taught to the children. Enjoyed the BigTalk as it was explained very well.” Mandeep Njugen, Parent.

 

Teachers’ feedback

“Super positive and age appropriate information for the children, delivered in a sensitive way.” Lucy Cooper, Teacher.

“The session was really informative and appropriate for the children. The children asked many questions and time was taken to answer all questions anonymously, which helped children ask things they might not have asked otherwise” Lynsey Dunkerley, Teacher.

 

Key Facts

  • +14% increase in parents’ confidence, now 97%.

 

  • +18% increase in teachers’ confidence, now 95%.

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