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Parent Survey - Registered Homeschoolers in Victoria
This survey is being conducted by the Victorian Parents Council (VPC). VPC is seeking the view of parents who are registered homeschoolers on aspects of homeschool during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1.
In which State/territory are your registered for homeschooling
(Required.)
Victoria
New South Wales
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Queensland
Other including outside of Australia
(please specify)
2.
Please indicate the year group/grade equivalent your child/children are undertaking via homeschooling
Kindergarten/Prep
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
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3.
What year did you commence home schooling?
(Required.)
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4.
Do you intend to continue with homeschooling your child/children for the full years of school education?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
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5.
Why did you choose homeschooling for your child/children? Check all that are applicable
(Required.)
geographical location
philosophical and ideological reasons
religious or ethical reason
dissatisfaction with the school education system
my child/children have specific learning support requirements best met by homeschooling
my child, children can learn at their own pace
they can study a wider range of topics
my children can go deeper into topics and pursue areas of their own interest
my child is a self-directed learning
younger children can learn by watching older siblings
financial reasons
poor experience with school choice of school did not
my child is gifted
they will learn other important life skills in addition, cooking, caring or others, finance
I am in a remote area – no other option
there are no appropriate schools where we live
medical reason
my child was bullied at school
flexibility
travel
family values
Other (please specify)
6.
As a registered homeschooler how would you describe the support you receive from the Department of Education?
Insufficient
Excellent
Clear
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7.
Do you receive support from other homeschooling parents and networks?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
8.
Do you belong to any homeschool networks?
Yes
No
9.
Please tell us which homeschool networks you belong to.
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10.
Since the pandemic was declared, has your homeschooling routine changed?
(Required.)
11.
With your preschool-aged child/children, how much time do you devote to formal homeschool learning activities?
less than 1 hour
more than 5 hours
Clear
12.
With your primary school-aged child/children, how much time do you devote to formal homeschool learning activities?
less than 1 hour
more than 5 hours
Clear
13.
With your secondary school-aged child/children, how much time do you devote to formal homeschool learning activities?
less than 1 hour
more than 5 hours
Clear
14.
What kind of support would you like to see for homeschooling families at this time?
The following questions are about wellbeing. please use the slide in the scale to indicate the wellbeing for each question.
15.
Parents, how would you scale your wellbeing at this time?
My wellbeing is suffering at this time
My wellbeing is strong and I know what to do maintain it
Clear
16.
Parents, how would you scale your child's/children's wellbeing at this time?
Their wellbeing is suffering at this time
Their wellbeing is strong and we know what to do maintain it
Clear
17.
Parents, how would you scale your household's overall wellbeing at this time?
The household's wellbeing is suffering at this time
The household's wellbeing is strong and we know what to do maintain it
Clear
18.
Do you have specific wellbeing concerns for yourself, your children and your family?
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19.
What are the biggest gains for your children, you and the family from homeschooling?
(Required.)
20.
May we contact you again to see how homeschooling is progressing during the COVD-19 pandemic?
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
21.
To say thank you for completing our survey we would like to offer you a "Friends of VPC" Membership valued at $25AUD for 2020. To take advantage of this offer please complete the contact details and we will contact you with the details.
Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Current Progress,
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