Parent Survey

Please consider this school year when you answer. If a question is about more than one person (e.g., all of your child's teachers), please reflect on what MOST of them are like. If you have more than one child at this school, please complete the survey with only one child in mind. If you feel the school experiences of your children differ please feel free to complete one survey for each child. 

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* 1. What year group is your child in?

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* 2. Parents Feel Welcome

First, we would like to know what you think about the communication between school staff and parents.

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
I feel welcome when I visit the school.
I can easily speak with my child's teacher.
I am well informed about school activities.
Teachers listen to concerns I have.
I can easily speak with the school principal.
Written information from the school is in clear, plain language.
Parent activities are scheduled at times when I can attend.
The school's administrative staff are helpful when I have a question or problem.

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* 3. Parents Are Informed

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Reports on my child's progress are written in terms I understand.
If there were concerns with my child's behaviour at school, the teachers would inform me immediately. 
I am informed about my child's behaviour at school, whether positive or negative.
The teachers would inform me if my child were not making adequate progress in school subjects.
I am informed about opportunities concerning my child's future.
I am informed about my child's social and emotional development.

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* 4. Time Spent on Homework

We also want to understand how activities and practices at home reinforce what children are learning at school.

  He or she never or hardly ever does homework  Less than 15-20 minutes per day About 25 minutes per day About 30 to 60 minutes per day About 1 to 1.5 hours per day About 1.5 to 2 hours per day Between 2 and 3 hours per day More than 3 hours per day
On average, how long does your child spend doing homework per week? (Please include time each day after school hours and time on the weekend).

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* 5. We also want to understand how activities and practices at home reinforce what children are learning at school.

  None Less than 15-20 minutes About 25 minutes a day About 30 to 60 minutes per day About 1 to 1.5 hours per day About 1.5 to 2 hours per day Between 2 and 3 hours per day
On average, how much time would you like to see your child doing homework per week? (Please include time each day after school hours and time on the weekend).
On average, how much time do you spend helping your child with homework per week? (Please include time each day after school hours and time on the weekend).

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* 6. Parents Support Learning at Home

How often does someone in your family do each of the following?

  Never or Hardly Ever About Once a Week About 2 or 3 Times a Week About 4 or 5 Times a Week Every Day or Almost Every Day
Discuss how well your child is doing in his or her class.
Talk about how important schoolwork is.
Ask about any challenges your child might have at school.
Encourage your child to do well at school.
Praise your child for doing well at school.
Talk with your child about feelings towards other children at school.
Take an interest in your child's school assignments.

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* 7. School Supports Learning

We would like to know how well you think the school supports your child's learning and behaviour.

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each following statements:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Teachers have high expectations for my child to succeed.
Teachers show an interest in my child's learning.
My child is encouraged to do his or her best work.
Teachers take account of my child's needs, abilities and interests.
Teachers expect homework to be done on time.
Teachers expect my child to work hard.

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* 8. School Supports Positive Behaviour

We would like to know how well you think the school supports your child's learning and behaviour.

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Teachers expect my child to pay attention in class.
Teachers maintain control of their classes.
My child is clear about the rules for school behaviour.
Teachers devote their time to extra-curricular activities.

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* 9. Safe School

We would like to know whether you feel your child's school is responsive to issues about bullying, inclusion and school safety.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
My child feels safe at school.
My child feels safe going to and from school.
Behaviour issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
The school helps prevent bullying.

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* 10. Inclusion at School

We would like to know whether you feel your child's school is responsive to issues about bullying, inclusion and school safety.

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
Teachers help students who need extra support.
School staff create opportunities for students who are learning at a slower pace.
Teachers try to understand the learning needs of students with special needs.
School staff take an active role in making sure all students are included in school activities.
Teachers help students develop positive friendships.

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* 11. Parent Participation

We would like to know about your involvement in the school. Please indicate the extent of your involvement.

  Zero Once Two or three times More than three times
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you talked with a teacher about your child's learning or behaviour?
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you attended meetings (e.g. parent-teacher meetings) or social functions at your school?

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* 12. Parent Participation

We would like to know about your involvement in the school. Please indicate the extent of your involvement.

  Yes No
Are you involved in any school committees (for instance, the P&C)?

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* 13. Parent Participation

Are you involved in any of the following voluntary work at school other than school committees?

  Never Once or twice this year Once or twice a term Once or twice a month Every week
Canteen
School sport
Assisting the teacher in the classroom
Assisting the teachers or school in some other way

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* 14. CESE Custom Questions

  Unsure No Yes
I expect my child will complete Year 12.
I expect my child will go to university.
I expect my child will attend TAFE or other vocational education or training.

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* 15. CESE Custom Questions

Please tell us how useful you think the following types of communication are when discussing your child with the school.

  Not Useful Somewhat Useful Useful Very Useful
Formal face-to-face parent-teacher interviews
Informal meetings with teachers
Emails
Telephone
School reports

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* 16. CESE Custom Questions

Please tell us how useful you think the following types of communication are for finding out news about the school.

  Not Available at the School Not Useful Somewhat Useful Useful Very Useful
School Website
Social media (Facebook)
School newsletters
Emails
SMS/text
P&C meetings

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* 17. CESE Custom Questions

Has the school sought your input into, or opinions about: (Please tick all that apply)

  Yes No Not applicable - was not needed
School planning
Development or review of school policies
Teaching practices
Curriculum (Key Learning Area) delivery
The school was able to access specialist assistance for my child when needed

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