Hi Mums (and Dads)!
My name is Rosie and I'm currently doing a Level 3 Childcare course. As part of the course, I have to do a research project and I've chosen to research selective schools. I know people have a lot of different opinions on the subject and I want to hear yours!
Below are a series of questions that I'd like some answers too. It be great if you could answer all questions (maybe copy/paste the questions and answer that way?) but if you only want to answer a few that's okay too. A simple yes or no will suffice but you're welcome to comment too. It's completely anonymous, I don't need any of your details personal, but as I'm mainly focusing on UK parents can you please say tell me what country you're from?
Also, if you're interested but don't want to answer here then feel free to email the answers to [email protected]. I promise not to share your answers, email address, etc.
Questions:
- Would you send your child to a selective school?
Yes/No
If no:
1.1 Do you think other parents should still have the option?
Yes/No
- Do you think girls do better in selective schools and boys in mixed schools or vice versa?
Yes/No
- Do you think:
a) All selective schools should be closed
b) Current selective schools should be kept open but no more should be built
c) More selective schools should be opened
- Do you think children mainly learn best when:
a) Learning with children of a similar ability
b) Learning in a group of children with mixed abilities
c) 50/50 as it really depends on the child
- Would you provide your child with tuition to help them prepare for the entrance test?
Yes/No
If yes:
4.1 Would you pay for a tutor to help them?
Yes/No
4.2 How long before the entrance exam would you begin tutoring your child?
Yes/No
- Would you consider paying for your child to attend private education?
Yes/No
- Do you think selective schools are:
a) Mainly for upper classes
b) A good way to give children of all social classes a good education
c) Other:
- Do you think the entrance exams are a fair way to assess a child?s ability?
Yes/No
- Would you worry about your child being emotionally affected by taking the exam but not getting a place?
Yes/No
- Would you worry about your child being put under pressure to achieve top marks if they did attend a selective school?
Yes/No
- Do you think selective schools lower the standards of non-selective schools by lowering the number of high ability pupils that attend?
Yes/No