This presentation presents the results from our annual parent evaluation survey.

1. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Scandinavian School of Brussels
Parents’ Evaluation
2010 - 2013
www.ssb.be

2. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Thanks to our parents . . .
Approximately 30% of our parents responded to this survey. This is extremely low. We do not
find the results to be statistically significant due to the low participation rate. However, in an
effort to be open and transparent, we share the results.
Proceed through this presentation to see a summary of the results. Each question is answered
on a scale of 1 – 4 (1 – poor, 2 – needs improvement, 3 – good, 4 – very good).
In additional to these questions, parents included helpful comments.
At SSB, staff, students, and parents answer quality assurance surveys each year. The results
from these surveys provide valuable feedback to our administration and School Board when
planning strategically for the future of our school.
Your feedback is always welcome.
Questions or comments? Contact: Kristy Lundström klundstrom@ssb.be

3. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Values and Learning Environment
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Safety and security is evident in the school.
The school works to prevent and correct bullying and
unfriendly behavior.
The Zero anti-bullying plan works out well.
Parents are encouraged to become engaged in their
child’s school.
The school facilities are up to date and support a good
learning environment.
2010
2011
2012
2013

4. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
School Goals
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Students and parents are aware of the school’s goals.
The academic goals are the reference points during the
development talks.
The school’s assessment system and grading criteria are
familiar to the students and parents.
2010
2011
2012
2013

5. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Instruction and Learning
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
The teachers have good competence.
The teachers follow up the individual needs of each
student’s development and give clear feedback.
Students are motivated by and able to improve their
ability by the school work that is required.
2010
2011
2012
2013

6. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
School Results
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
The school has good routines and procedures for following
up the student’s learning results.
The results of diagnostic and national tests are
communicated to parents.
Student results and grades reach an expected level.
The school has good routines for documenting and reporting
student results to students and his/her parents.
The Learning cycle is a good tool in the assessment work.
The period plan supports the learning process.
2010
2011
2012
2013

7. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Management, Organization and
Cooperation
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
The school organization structure is well functioning.
The Head of school shows ability to run the school according to expectations.
The Deputy Heads are executing their role according to expection.
The school board is executing its role according to expectations.
The school has a well-functioning organization of student groups and teacher
teams.
The school has a well functioning Parents’ Association.
The school has a well functioning administrative support (finance & accounting
and facility management).
The school has a well functioning information via
homepage, email, facebook, twitter.
SchoolSoft is functioning well.
2010
2011
2012
2013

8. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Evaluation and Quality Control
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Questionnaires to students and parents give
information regarding how satisfied “customers” are
with our school.
The school has a clear strategic development plan with
areas of needed improvement and action plans.
Current marketing efforts promote SSB.
2010
2011
2012
2013

9. We prepare students for success back home and abroad
Analysis of results
The results in this survey show that parents feel encouraged to become engaged in our school, many parents
chose not to respond. The low rate of participation makes interpreting the results difficult.
Although SSB received a positive inspection report from Sweden and the IBO during this school year, our
inspection report from Norway was negative.
To fully comply with all national laws and regulations, SSB has undergone a comprehensive reorganization
during this school year, separating the Norwegian school from the rest of our school.
This reorganization has caused worry and anxiety for all SSB parents, not just our Norwegian parents. In
addition, this reorganization has caused the school administration to prioritize administrative tasks over
pedagogical development. We see the results of this transition in this survey.
The reorganization was finalized on April 29th. SSB and SSB Norway’s board and administration are now
refocused on developing our school to be the best it can be . . .