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SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN CASTLEFORD - 2026 SURVEY FOR ADULTS
1.
In what capacity are you completing this survey?
Parent, step-parent, foster parent, relative, or guardian
Teacher, sports coach, uniform leader, activity trainer, youth worker
Local resident
Other (please specify)
None of the above
2.
What ages are the young people?
Under 11
11 to 15
16 or 17
18 to 24
3.
Overall, how would you rate the activities and opportunities available locally for children and young people during August
Exceeded expectations
Met expectations
Below expectations
4.
Which of the following have the children or young people you know done during the summer holidays?
Stayed at home
Went places with friends
Visited relatives
Used parks, playgrounds or outdoor spaces
Take part in organized sport
Attended a youth club or community activity
Attended a library, arts, music, drama or cultural activity
Attended a holiday club, playscheme or childcare programme
Visited attractions such as Xscape, or Aspire at the Park
aken part in free holiday activities
Volunteered or helped in the community
Spent a substantial amount of time gaming, online or using social media
Had a paid job or work experience
I don't know
Other (please specify)
5.
What, if anything, made it difficult for children or young people you know to take part in activities?
Too expensive
Transport unreliable or expensive
Suitable activities too far away
Activities fully booked
No appealing activities
No friend or relative wanted to go
Concerned about safety
No adequate provisions for disabilities or special needs
Nothing prevented them from taking part
I don't know
Other (please specify)
6.
Which problems do you think affected local children and young people during the summer holidays?
Boredom
Loneliness or Social isolation
Lack of affordable activities
Transport difficulties
Finding childcare
Lack of suitable provision for disabilities or additional needs
Concern about antisocial behaviour
There were no significant problems
Other (please specify)
7.
Which types of activities should receive greater priority in future summer holidays?
Sports and other physical activities
Outdoor play, nature and environmental activities
Arts, crafts, music, drama or dance
Gaming, coding, science or technology
Cooking and practical life skills
Reading and library activities
Trips and visits
Activities for families to enjoy together
Activities for children with disabilities or additional needs
Quiet spaces for reading, studying or relaxing
Volunteering and community projects
Careers, job skills or work experience for older young people
Free informal places where young people can meet safely
Other (please specify)
8.
What would make families and young people more likely to use local summer activities?
Activities being free or very low cost
Activities being held close to home
Better public transport or help with travel
Clear information provided well in advance
Friends being able to attend together
Parents or carers being allowed to stay where appropriate
Clear safeguarding and safety information
More inclusive provision for disabilities and additional needs
Food or refreshments being provided
Other (please specify)
9.
What is the one most important improvement you would like to see for the summer holidays in 2027?
10.
Which area do you live in?
Cutsyke, Whitwood
Glasshoughton, Smawthorne, Half Acres
Town centre vicinity
Airedale, Ferry Fryston, Townville, Fryston
Another area
Prefer not to say
