Children's Centres Consultation
This survey is about a proposed Children's Centre development, and is aimed at parents, children and young people. If you are the parent of children over 5, then your previous experiences of early educational services are invaluable.
Background Details
Q1.
Are you
Male
Female
Q2.
What age category do you represent?
Under 16
16 - 19
20 - 35
36 - 59
60 plus
Early Education Services
Q3.
Would you use any of the following education services for the under 5's if they were available?
Day care for babies / children under 5
Education for children aged 3 - 5 with a disability
Nursery Education
Other
Q4.
If you use any of the above services, or would like to, how far would you be prepared to travel?
A short walk
A short / bus journey
Up to 10 miles
I don't mind travelling any distance
Q5.
If you do not use any early education services, please could you state why not?
We do not need these services
It is too far to travel
There is nothing suitable for my family
The opening times are inconvenient
It is not accessible for my family
Q6.
Do you have any other comments to make about early education services in your area?
Childcare Services
Q7.
Would you use any of the following services if they were available?
Information about affordable childcare
Creches
Breakfast clubs / After school clubs / School holiday schemes
Parents and toddlers groups
Q8.
If you would use these services, how far would you be prepared to travel?
A short bus / car journey
Q9.
Do you currently use any childcare services for under 5's, such as creches or childminders?
Yes
No
Q10.
If you do not use any childcare services, why not?
It's too far to travel to the nearest service
I am not aware of any suitable services
Development and location of a Children's Centre
Q11.
Which of the following issues, about the location of the Children's Centre main base, are most important to you and your family?
Good public transport links
Near a health centre
Near to a town centre
Near school / nursery / child care
Parking available nearby
Near to local shops
Family Support Services
Q12.
Would any of these services be useful for families in your area?
Parenting support
Confidence building
Advice on parenting skills
Information and support for dads
Information on children growing up
Drugs and alcohol
Services for teenage parents
Recreational activities