Hiya, using a survey this way sadly isn't going to do much to improve your working practice though will help techniques for reflective practice.
Once the exercise is complete could you ask to distribute them? It would be very interesting to match parent & children's feedback to your own thoughts & feelings and where wanted, better the settings understanding of what others are aware of.
Title your survey for readers to know what it's about.
There are many survey formats which collect differing amounts of information -
questionnaires
Muliple choice, tick box, smiley face selection, and as you've decribed rated - 1 to xx, open question - inviting input that's individual, closed question.
I tend to look for open questions that ask respondants to add more than just a yes/no/tick/check answer although closed can be equally informative: Do you think XX preschool has ever discriminated against someone? Do you feel XX preschool is inclusive?
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You could identify areas of your setting to ask questions about
: the building & the grounds, the inside layout, the setting's resources,the activities and events you all take part/plan, the staff, attitudes, training suggestions. All these are best discussed with everyone before formally handing them out, ensuring everyone's prepared for possible replies
- What do you feel xx preschool does best?
- What do you feel xx preschool does least well?
- What can we improve?
To help your child feel more involved with day to day happenings
To help you feel more involved with our setting's happenings.
To attract more custom.
To involve the local community.
To deal with concerns
To promote children's learning and development
To understand your child and your family's needs.
Add a note to say how you welcome/want honest answers - constructive feedback is the best to plan or work with. Include good sized spaces for replies. Annonymous questionnaires that don't ask for a name and address may recieve more useful, open information than one that does request identifiable details.
You could look at asking after ..
Cultural activities - celebrations, festivals, events
Cultural resources - toys, equipment, furniture, literature
Cultural minorities - ethnicity and inclusion
Communication - languages, signage, awareness campaigns.
Medical issues
Health issues
Disability
The setting's procedures & routines
Staff training and understanding of children and family needs.
7 survey dont's from USA based website is a good read and
tips for designing a questionnaire is also good.
Hth xx