Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School

Parent Satisfaction Survey 2025–26

Parents overwhelmingly describe Little Birch as loving, safe, nurturing, and exceptional. Across all 22 responses, the dominant message is simple: Children are happy, parents feel welcomed, and staff are deeply appreciated.

What Parents Value Most

· “Staff help my child feel safe and well-cared for” — Every single parent selected Strongly Agree for safety and care.

· “They take time to know each child individually” — Parents repeatedly praised how well staff know their children.

· “Little Birch feels like a home from home” — Several families used this exact phrase.

· “The staff have been incredible at making my son feel welcome and thrive” — Warmth, belonging, and emotional security were major themes.

· “All the ladies are incredible… they’ve helped develop my child socially and emotionally” — Parents see the impact of your relational practice.

· “They raise and guide my children how I would do it at home” — Families feel aligned with your values and approach.

· “Communication is excellent” — Famly messages, approachability, and daily chats were praised repeatedly.

· “There’s no other preschool I would want my child to go to” — A powerful endorsement.

· “They treat my son like a little person, not a cog in a machine” — Parents notice and value your respect for children.

· “Creating a family for both the children and their families” — The sense of community is a standout strength.

Quantitative Highlights

· 100% of parents said their child is happy at Little Birch.

· 100% said staff help their child feel safe and well-cared for.

· 100% said they would recommend Little Birch to other families.

· 100% are satisfied with the education and care.

· 95%+ rated communication as Agree or Strongly Agree.

· Every parent who left comments praised staff warmth, care, and professionalism.

What Parents Say You Do Particularly Well

These themes appeared again and again:

· Building strong relationships with children and families

· Creating a nurturing, home-from-home environment

· Supporting speech, language and communication

· Providing engaging, creative activities

· Being welcoming, friendly and approachable

· Supporting children through difficult times

· Ensuring children feel safe, loved and included

· Excellent communication — especially daily chats and Famly messages

A Few Standout Parent Quotes

“Little Birch is a lovely nurturing environment.” “All staff are so welcoming and lovely — it feels like a home from home.” “They treat the children like their own.” “They have exceeded our expectations on all levels.” “There’s no other preschool I would want my child to go to.” “The staff are amazing — really welcoming, friendly and caring.” “They go the extra mile.”