the research for career colleges was carried out between: 21 / 07 / 2015 and 28 / 07 / 2015 sample:...
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The research for Career Colleges was carried out between:21 / 07 / 2015 and 28 / 07 / 2015
Sample: 1001 secondary school aged pupils and 1001 parents of secondary school age
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PARENTS
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Question One How did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
AbsoluteBase %Respondents
Base
Q1
It is near to our home so they can get toschool easily
They had a good reputation amongstother parents I know
They offered the best facil ities
They came high in league tables for examresults
They have a good record for academiaand I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school for itin their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at gooduniversities
They offer vocational courses I think arebetter suited to my child's strengths
I know they have a focus on workexperience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employed soonafter leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school ofchoice; this was our second option
1001100.0%
48248.2%
38338.3%
36436.4%
31631.6%
30130.1%
27127.1%
14314.3%
898.9%
686.8%
575.7%
424.2%
292.9%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One How did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
3%
4%
6%
7%
9%
14%
27%
30%
32%
36%
38%
48%
It is near to our home so they can get to school easily
They had a good reputation amongst other parents I know
They offered the best facilities
They came high in league tables for exam results
They have a good record for academia and I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school for it in their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at good universities
They offer vocational courses I think are better suited to my child's strengths
I know they have a focus on work experience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employed soon after leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school of choice; this was our second option
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One Cross Tabulation With GenderHow did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Gender of Parent
Male Female
Q1
It is near to our home so they can getto school easily
They had a good reputation amongstother parents I know
They offered the best facil ities
They came high in league tables forexam results
They have a good record for academi-a and I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school forit in their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at gooduniversities
They offer vocational courses I thinkare better suited to my child's
strengths
I know they have a focus on workexperience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employedsoon after leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school ofchoice; this was our second option
1001 417 584
48248.2%
18945.3%
29350.2%
38338.3%
17040.8%
21336.5%
36436.4%
14635.0%
21837.3%
31631.6%
12830.7%
18832.2%
30130.1%
11828.3%
18331.3%
27127.1%
12429.7%
14725.2%
14314.3%
6615.8%
7713.2%
898.9%
4210.1%
478.0%
686.8%
317.4%
376.3%
575.7%
297.0%
284.8%
424.2%
122.9%
305.1%
292.9%
102.4%
193.3%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One Cross Tabulation With GenderHow did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Male
Female
3%
2%
5%
3%
5%
7%
6%
7%
8%
10%
13%
16%
25%
30%
31%
28%
32%
31%
37%
35%
37%
41%
50%
45%
It is near to our home so they can get to school easily
They had a good reputation amongst other parents I know
They offered the best facilities
They came high in league tables for exam results
They have a good record for academia and I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school for it in their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at good universities
They offer vocational courses I think are better suited to my child's strengths
I know they have a focus on work experience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employed soon after leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school of choice; this was our second option
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One Cross Tabulation With AgeHow did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Age of Parent
16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Q1
It is near to our home so they can get toschool easily
They had a good reputation amongstother parents I know
They offered the best facil ities
They came high in league tables forexam results
They have a good record for academiaand I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school for itin their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at gooduniversities
They offer vocational courses I thinkare better suited to my child's strengths
I know they have a focus on workexperience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employed soonafter leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school ofchoice; this was our second option
1001 43 196 387 326 49
48248.2%
1534.9%
8945.4%
17344.7%
17152.5%
3469.4%
38338.3%
1330.2%
7035.7%
14938.5%
12839.3%
2346.9%
36436.4%
2046.5%
8643.9%
14337.0%
9930.4%
1632.7%
31631.6%
1227.9%
7035.7%
11429.5%
10632.5%
1428.6%
30130.1%
716.3%
4824.5%
11830.5%
11535.3%
1326.5%
27127.1%
716.3%
4724.0%
10527.1%
9629.4%
1632.7%
14314.3%
716.3%
2211.2%
4511.6%
5617.2%
1326.5%
898.9%
511.6%
2110.7%
4210.9%
175.2%
48.2%
686.8%
12.3%
157.7%
256.5%
226.7%
510.2%
575.7%
37.0%
126.1%
194.9%
216.4%
24.1%
424.2%
24.7%
84.1%
194.9%
103.1%
36.1%
292.9%
12.3%
52.6%
123.1%
103.1%
12.0%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One Cross Tabulation With AgeHow did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
0
20
40
60
80
Age of Parent
5% 3% 6%6%
It is near to our home so they can get to school easily
They had a good reputation amongst other parents I know
They offered the best facilities
They came high in league tables for exam results
They have a good record for academia and I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school for it in their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at good universities
They offer vocational courses I think are better suited to my child's strengths
I know they have a focus on work experience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employed soon after leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school of choice; this was our second option
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One Cross Tabulation With RegionHow did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Region
East LondonMidlan-
ds North
EastNorthWest
NorthernIreland Scotland
SouthEast
SouthWest Wales
Yorkshir-e
Q1
It is near to our home so they can get toschool easily
They had a good reputation amongstother parents I know
They offered the best facil ities
They came high in league tables forexam results
They have a good record for academiaand I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school for itin their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at gooduniversities
They offer vocational courses I thinkare better suited to my child's strengths
I know they have a focus on workexperience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employed soonafter leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school ofchoice; this was our second option
1001 65 153 162 46 145 29 71 137 61 66 66
48248.2%
3350.8%
6643.1%
8653.1%
2350.0%
6544.8%
1551.7%
3346.5%
5741.6%
3252.5%
3451.5%
3857.6%
38338.3%
2132.3%
7247.1%
6439.5%
1634.8%
5940.7%
1344.8%
2535.2%
5238.0%
2134.4%
1624.2%
2436.4%
36436.4%
2132.3%
7951.6%
5131.5%
1226.1%
6444.1%
1344.8%
1825.4%
5238.0%
2236.1%
1421.2%
1827.3%
31631.6%
1116.9%
6945.1%
4930.2%
1226.1%
5135.2%
827.6%
1521.1%
4633.6%
2134.4%
1827.3%
1624.2%
30130.1%
1320.0%
4831.4%
5634.6%
613.0%
4732.4%
931.0%
1926.8%
4734.3%
1321.3%
1928.8%
2436.4%
27127.1%
1929.2%
3321.6%
4930.2%
2043.5%
3725.5%
620.7%
2738.0%
2014.6%
1524.6%
2131.8%
2436.4%
14314.3%
812.3%
3120.3%
2414.8%
48.7%
2315.9%
620.7%
912.7%
1611.7%
711.5%
913.6%
69.1%
898.9%
57.7%
1811.8%
127.4%
36.5%
117.6%
620.7%
45.6%
1410.2%
58.2%
57.6%
69.1%
686.8%
23.1%
1610.5%
127.4%
12.2%
53.4%
13.4%
912.7%
75.1%
46.6%
69.1%
57.6%
575.7%
34.6%
159.8%
84.9%
24.3%
74.8%
310.3%
912.7%
42.9%
11.6%
57.6%
--
424.2%
34.6%
42.6%
95.6%
12.2%
106.9%
--
34.2%
42.9%
34.9%
34.5%
23.0%
292.9%
11.5%
21.3%
42.5%
12.2%
53.4%
517.2%
11.4%
64.4%
--
23.0%
23.0%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One Cross Tabulation With RegionHow did you choose which secondary school to send your child to?
0
20
40
60
Region
6% 2% 7%10%
It is near to our home so they can get to school easily
They had a good reputation amongst other parents I know
They offered the best facilities
They came high in league tables for exam results
They have a good record for academia and I want my child to do well
My child went to a 'feeder' school for it in their primary/junior years
Lots of their pupils end up at good universities
They offer vocational courses I think are better suited to my child's strengths
I know they have a focus on work experience and internships
Lots of their pupils are employed soon after leaving
Other please specify
We could not get into our school of choice; this was our second option
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Two Do you think that your child’s secondary school equips them well for the world of work once they leave?– Large tables, please refer to spreadsheet
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Question Three Does your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?
AbsoluteBase %Respondents
Base
Q3
Yes they havedecided themselves
and are workingtowards it
Yes, the school hashelped them decide
what to do for aliving
No, they have noidea despite the
school's assistance
Yes, and we asparents have helped
them decide whatcareer to pursue
No, they have noidea and the schoolhas given little / no
advice
No, other pleasespecify
Yes, another personhelped them please
specify
1001100.0%
43943.9%
16616.6%
15815.8%
13113.1%
767.6%
292.9%
20.2%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Three Does your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
0%
3%
8%
13%
16%
17%
44%
Yes they have decided themselves and are working towards it
Yes, the school has helped them decide what to do for a living
No, they have no idea despite the school's assistance
Yes, and we as parents have helped them decide what career to pursue
No, they have no idea and the school has given little / no advice
No, other please specify
Yes, another person helped them please specify
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Three Cross Tabulation With GenderDoes your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?
AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Gender of Parent
Male Female
Q3
Yes they havedecided themselves
and are workingtowards it
Yes, the school hashelped them decide
what to do for aliving
No, they have noidea despite the
school's assistance
Yes, and we asparents have helped
them decide whatcareer to pursue
No, they have noidea and the schoolhas given l ittle / no
advice
No, other pleasespecify
Yes, another personhelped them please
specify
1001 417 584
43943.9%
16639.8%
27346.7%
16616.6%
8921.3%
7713.2%
15815.8%
6114.6%
9716.6%
13113.1%
6214.9%
6911.8%
767.6%
266.2%
508.6%
292.9%
112.6%
183.1%
20.2%
20.5%
--
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Three Cross Tabulation With GenderDoes your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Male
Female
0%
1%
3%
3%
9%
6%
12%
15%
17%
15%
13%
21%
47%
40%
Yes they have decided themselves and are working towards it
Yes, the school has helped them decide what to do for a living
No, they have no idea despite the school's assistance
Yes, and we as parents have helped them decide what career to pursue
No, they have no idea and the school has given little / no advice
No, other please specify
Yes, another person helped them please specify
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Three Cross Tabulation With AgeDoes your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?
AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Age of Parent
16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
Q3
Yes they havedecided themselves
and are workingtowards it
Yes, the school hashelped them decide
what to do for aliving
No, they have noidea despite the
school's assistance
Yes, and we asparents have helped
them decide whatcareer to pursue
No, they have noidea and the schoolhas given little / no
advice
No, other pleasespecify
Yes, another personhelped them please
specify
1001 43 196 387 326 49
43943.9%
2353.5%
8643.9%
16943.7%
14745.1%
1428.6%
16616.6%
1023.3%
5327.0%
5714.7%
4112.6%
510.2%
15815.8%
37.0%
168.2%
6817.6%
5416.6%
1734.7%
13113.1%
49.3%
2814.3%
4812.4%
4513.8%
612.2%
767.6%
24.7%
73.6%
328.3%
319.5%
48.2%
292.9%
12.3%
52.6%
123.1%
82.5%
36.1%
20.2%
--
10.5%
10.3%
--
--
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Three Cross Tabulation With AgeDoes your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Age of Parent
Yes they have decided themselves and are working towards it
Yes, the school has helped them decide what to do for a living
No, they have no idea despite the school's assistance
Yes, and we as parents have helped them decide what career to pursue
No, they have no idea and the school has given little / no advice
No, other please specify
Yes, another person helped them please specify
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Three Cross Tabulation With RegionDoes your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Region
East London MidlandsNorth
EastNorthWest
NorthernIreland Scotland
SouthEast
SouthWest Wales Yorkshire
Q3
Yes they have decidedthemselves and areworking towards it
Yes, the school hashelped them decide
what to do for a l iving
No, they have no ideadespite the school's
assistance
Yes, and we as parentshave helped them
decide what career topursue
No, they have no ideaand the school has
given little / no advice
No, other pleasespecify
Yes, another personhelped them please
specify
1001 65 153 162 46 145 29 71 137 61 66 66
43943.9%
3249.2%
6039.2%
7043.2%
1737.0%
7753.1%
1448.3%
3042.3%
5338.7%
3252.5%
3045.5%
2436.4%
16616.6%
57.7%
4428.8%
2414.8%
1021.7%
1611.0%
724.1%
1419.7%
1813.1%
711.5%
913.6%
1218.2%
15815.8%
1421.5%
2013.1%
3622.2%
24.3%
1812.4%
310.3%
1318.3%
2619.0%
58.2%
69.1%
1522.7%
13113.1%
812.3%
1912.4%
1911.7%
1123.9%
2013.8%
26.9%
79.9%
2216.1%
914.8%
812.1%
69.1%
767.6%
57.7%
74.6%
106.2%
48.7%
74.8%
13.4%
79.9%
118.0%
711.5%
1116.7%
69.1%
292.9%
11.5%
21.3%
31.9%
24.3%
64.1%
26.9%
--
75.1%
11.6%
23.0%
34.5%
20.2%
--
10.7%
--
--
10.7%
--
--
--
--
--
--
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Three Cross Tabulation With RegionDoes your child have any idea what they want to do after school / education career wise?
0
20
40
60
Region
Yes they have decided themselves and are working towards it
Yes, the school has helped them decide what to do for a living
No, they have no idea despite the school's assistance
Yes, and we as parents have helped them decide what career to pursue
No, they have no idea and the school has given little / no advice
No, other please specify
Yes, another person helped them please specify
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question One To what extent do you agree with each of the following?- Matrix question, please refer to Spreadsheet
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Question TwoWhat skills or characteristics do you think you have learnt during your time at secondary school which could benefit you once you start working? – Tables too large, please see Spreadsheet
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Question ThreeWhat kind of careers advice do you receive at school?– Tables too large, please see Spreadsheet
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Question FourWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?
AbsoluteBase %Respondents
Base
Q4
Have better qualitywork experience as
part of thecurriculum
Having theopportunity to meet
and shadowemployers
Receive careersadvice from experts
Have the opportunityto do an internship
whilst at school
Greaterencouragement to do
work experienceoutside of school
hours
Moreencouragement toget a part time job
outside of work
None of the above
1001100.0%
24224.2%
21421.4%
20920.9%
18718.7%
808.0%
404.0%
292.9%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question FourWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?
0 5 10 15 20 25
3%
4%
8%
19%
21%
21%
24%
Have better quality work experience as part of the curriculum
Having the opportunity to meet and shadow employers
Receive careers advice from experts
Have the opportunity to do an internship whilst at school
Greater encouragement to do work experience outside of school hours
More encouragement to get a part time job outside of work
None of the above
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Four Cross Tabulation With GenderWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?
AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Gender of Child
Male Female
Q4
Have better qualitywork experience as
part of thecurriculum
Having theopportunity to meet
and shadowemployers
Receive careersadvice from experts
Have the opportunityto do an internship
whilst at school
Greaterencouragement to do
work experienceoutside of school
hours
Moreencouragement toget a part time job
outside of work
None of the above
1001 532 469
24224.2%
12723.9%
11524.5%
21421.4%
12423.3%
9019.2%
20920.9%
10619.9%
10322.0%
18718.7%
10018.8%
8718.6%
808.0%
397.3%
418.7%
404.0%
203.8%
204.3%
292.9%
163.0%
132.8%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Four Cross Tabulation With GenderWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?
0 5 10 15 20 25
Male
Female
3%
3%
4%
4%
9%
7%
19%
19%
22%
20%
19%
23%
25%
24%
Have better quality work experience as part of the curriculum
Having the opportunity to meet and shadow employers
Receive careers advice from experts
Have the opportunity to do an internship whilst at school
Greater encouragement to do work experience outside of school hours
More encouragement to get a part time job outside of work
None of the above
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Four Cross Tabulation With AgeWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?
AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Age of Child
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Q4
Have better qualitywork experience as
part of thecurriculum
Having theopportunity to meet
and shadowemployers
Receive careersadvice from experts
Have the opportunityto do an internship
whilst at school
Greaterencouragement to do
work experienceoutside of school
hours
Moreencouragement toget a part time job
outside of work
None of the above
1001 101 147 184 187 207 108 53 14
24224.2%
2019.8%
3725.2%
4826.1%
4021.4%
5627.1%
2523.1%
1222.6%
428.6%
21421.4%
2120.8%
2416.3%
3418.5%
3920.9%
5225.1%
2523.1%
1528.3%
428.6%
20920.9%
2423.8%
3423.1%
4423.9%
4121.9%
3918.8%
1614.8%
1120.8%
--
18718.7%
2221.8%
3523.8%
3619.6%
3820.3%
2612.6%
1917.6%
713.2%
428.6%
808.0%
22.0%
85.4%
116.0%
137.0%
2512.1%
1513.9%
611.3%
--
404.0%
76.9%
64.1%
31.6%
105.3%
83.9%
43.7%
23.8%
--
292.9%
55.0%
32.0%
84.3%
63.2%
10.5%
43.7%
--
214.3%
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Four Cross Tabulation With AgeWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Age of Child
Have better quality work experience as part of the curriculum
Having the opportunity to meet and shadow employers
Receive careers advice from experts
Have the opportunity to do an internship whilst at school
Greater encouragement to do work experience outside of school hours
More encouragement to get a part time job outside of work
None of the above
TEL: 0207 251 9960EMAIL: [email protected]
Question Four Cross Tabulation With RegionWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?AbsoluteBreak %Respondents Base
Base
Region
East London MidlandsNorth
EastNorthWest
NorthernIreland Scotland
SouthEast
SouthWest Wales Yorkshire
Q4
Have better qualitywork experience as part
of the curriculum
Having the opportunityto meet and shadow
employers
Receive careers advicefrom experts
Have the opportunity todo an internship whilst
at school
Greater encouragementto do work experience
outside of school hours
More encouragement toget a part time job
outside of work
None of the above
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Question Four Cross Tabulation With RegionWhich of the following do you think would be most helpful in preparing you for the world of work?
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Have better quality work experience as part of the curriculum
Having the opportunity to meet and shadow employers
Receive careers advice from experts
Have the opportunity to do an internship whilst at school
Greater encouragement to do work experience outside of school hours
More encouragement to get a part time job outside of work
None of the above