School Prospectuses

[nunheadmum]

It's the time of year when many of us go around schools, either primary or secondary, and collect the polished prospectuses that are distributed. Can I ask how much parents feel these are of use in the decisions they and their children are making?

As a school business manager trying to make money go further, I'm just interested if they are valued by parents. Any input welcome.

[Monkey]

I think if they are well put together and genuinely reflect the ethos of the school, then they are useful. I really like the one Goodrich produces.

[hazelnunhead]

I am busy looking at secondary schools and have found the prospectives useful - I have looked at them since going to the schools to recap on the head teachers talk. I am not sure not having one would make me not go, but I do like having the information printed, and not having to read it online. (personal preference).

[nunheadmum]

Thanks for the responses. Personally, I found ours sat on a shelf and we looked online for most of the info. But glad to hear others make more use of them.

[Monkey]

The one from Charter is fab. There's a handout in it which covers one subject per page with curriculum info and latest set of results. Really well presented, clear and informative.

[bodsier]

It's fine if it's a true reflection Of the school and doesn't appear too generic. Two of them had identical strap lines...."Excellence for all" ..... The same publicist ? It makes them appear disingenuous......