Wexford Parents Survey

The Wexford Children and Young Persons Services Committee (CYPSC) would like to gather the views of parents to inform the work of the committee and its 3-year Children & Young People’s Plan. We would appreciate it if you could take the time to complete this survey, all responses are anonymous. Wexford CYPSC brings together all the agencies and organisations that have a role in supporting children and young people from birth to 24 years. The aim is to work together to improve outcomes for children and young people. For more information on Wexford CYPSC and to view the previous Wexford Children & Young People’s Plan click here.

2.Do you live in a?

Rural area

Urban area

5.Children ages? Tick all that apply

0 - 6

7 - 12

13 - 17

18 - 24

If you have children aged 18-24, are they living at home?
Yes / No

6.What clubs/group/ services are your children involved in ? Please tick all that apply.

If Other please specify below?

7.If your children are not involved in any group/club, what is preventing/stopping them from becoming involved? Please tick all that apply.

No groups / clubs available locally

Cost of Participation (membership fee / uniform etc)

Lack of Transport

Access Issues (group not accessible to wheelchair users / disabled children)

Lack of activities for children / young people who are no interested in sport

Young Person is unmotivated

Other reason not listed

If Other please specify below?

8.Please tell us about any other clubs/groups that you would like your children to participate in?

9.In your view, what are the 5 biggest issues affecting children and young people in Wexford? Rank from 1-5

Accessible Public Transport

School/Education issues

Substance Misuse

Bullying / Cyberbullying

Vaping/Smoking

Housing Issues

Mental Health Issues

Peer Pressure

Poverty / Not having enough money

Relationship Issues

Unhealthy Lifestyles (Nutrition/Inactivity)

Youth Unemployment

Accessible youth friendly activities

Other (Please Specify)

10.Please use the comment box below to tell us your reasons for why you rated the biggest issues in the previous question, the way you did?

11.What do you feel are currently the top five needs that are presenting for parents in County Wexford? Rank from 1 - 5

Managing Children's Screentime

Parenting Alone/ Lack of Parenting Supports

Youth Mental Health

Access to Disability Services

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Lack of Physical Activity

Parental Wellbeing

Challenges such as Boundaries & Discipline

Other Need (not listed above)

12.Please use the comment box below to tell us the reasons why you rated the top 5 needs in the previous question, the way you did?

13.How do you think Wexford CYPSC can most effectively support Parents across the County ? Please tick all that apply.

Advocate for Parents

Support Provision of Parenting Programmes through Wexford Parents Hub

Signposting to Services and Supports

Providing Digital / Online Supports such as Webinars

Provide Forum for Parent Peer Support

Other Supports not listed

If Other please specify below and comment further

14.Please use the section below for any further comments that you feel are relevant to the Wexford Children and Young Person’s Plan.

Thank You For Taking The Time To Complete This Survey