Parent Insight Survey 2015
Our Parent Insight Survey 2015 revealed that 85% of the parents surveyed who have a child aged five to 18 in state school want a say in how their child is educated.
The findings of two recent surveys of parents in England reveal that 85% of those surveyed who have a child aged five to 18 in state school want a say in how their child is educated while only 18% felt that the Government listens to parents on what they want for their children’s education.
Key findings
Statistics from research prepared with YouGov include
- 85% want a say in how their child is educated
- 79% want to support their child’s school
- 66% feel that their child’s school is good at communicating with them
- 45% feel their child school takes action based on their feedback
- 33% understand the changes the government is making to education
- 18% feel the Government listens to parents on what they want for their children’s education
Summer Parent Insight Survey 2015
- 97% of parents feel they should be consulted when big changes are proposed to how a school is run
- 96% feel being consulted makes them feel included in their child’s education
- 15% understand the role of regional schools commissioners
Our methodology
YouGov survey: Total sample size was 6,943 adults, of which 1,274 are parents of children aged 5 to 18 in state schools. Fieldwork was undertaken between 29th May — 3rd June 2015. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all English adults (aged 18+).
Parent insight survey was conducted through our Facebook and surveyed 1,350 parents (September 2015).
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From snap polls to full surveys, we independently, or in collaboration with educational partners, will call for parents to share their views on key educational issues. We do this to help debate and inform education policies.
