Research into parents’ attitudes to Apprenticeships

Many thanks for agreeing to take part in this research being conducted by BMG Research on behalf of the Skills Funding Agency. The research aims to understand in more detail parents’ understanding of and attitudes towards Apprenticeships.

Before taking part in a further discussion we just want to ask you a few questions so we can understand a little bit more about your local area and the things you think influence young people’s decision-making.

Please note you need to complete both this questionnaire and the discussion for us to be able to provide you with the agreed cash ‘thank you’ for your participation.

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Q1 What education and training opportunities are you aware of in your local area for young people to take part in post-16?

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Q2 On a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 is ‘Do not understand at all’ and 5 ‘Completely understand’) to what extent do you understand what is involved for young people undertaking the following:
Apprenticeships
A-levels
Diplomas
BTECs
NVQs
International Baccalaureate

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Q3 What types of employers are you aware of in your local area that offer Apprenticeships?

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Q4 Which 3 of the following factors do you think are the most important in ensuring a young person is successful in their future job or career?

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Q5 On a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 is ‘Not at all involved’ and 5 ‘Very involved’) to what extent are involved in your child’s decisions about their education and training choices?

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Q6 On a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 is ‘Not at all influenced by’ and 5 ‘Very influenced by’) to what extent do you think your child is influenced by the following when making decisions about education and training:
You/another parent or carer
Other family members
Friends
Teachers
Other professionals
The media

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Q7 What sources have you used to find out more about the education and training opportunities available to your child?

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Q8 What sources would you prefer to use to find out more about the education and training opportunities available to your child in the future?

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Q9 Please provide your first name, surname, and preferred address for your cash ‘thank you’ to be sent to following your participation in the further discussion (if taking part by phone).

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Many thanks, this is the end of the survey. Please send us your responses by pressing the ‘submit’ button below.

 

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