Unit 305

[Kerry03]

Could anyone please help.........I have posted this question a few days ago, but unfortunately received no replies

For K3P245 and K3P247 my assessor wants me to draw up a questionnaire of between 5 - 10 questions based around inclusion and anti-discrimination asking families using the setting. Rating 1-5, 1 being poor and 5 excellent

This form will NOT actually be seen by a parent, but I need to evaluate what their replies are!!

I would like some suggestions as to what questions I can put in the questionnaire if anyone can help, that would be great
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[tutu]

how can you evaluate replies to a questionnaire people aren't going to see?

[Kerry03]

I have to make it up!!!!!

I hate unit 305

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[bountyangel]

I agree with you Kerry 305 is the most in depth unit that I have had to cover in the whole NVQ

[Ruthierhyme]

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