Parent Payment Survey Please complete this survey for each school that your children attend. Question Title * 1. Are you aware that the Department of Education Parent Payment Policy was changed in 2017? http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/management/Pages/parentpayments.aspx Yes No Question Title * 2. To your knowledge, does your school comply with the new policy? Yes No Not sure Question Title * 3. Does your child's booklist make it clear what you are being charged for? Yes No Question Title * 4. Did your school request that any payments for 2018 be made before the end of the 2017 school year? Yes No If yes, please provide specific details e.g. all payments for a year 6 child, VET fees, school camp Question Title * 5. Has the cost of individual elective units influenced your student's subject selection? If yes, please provide comments. Yes No Not applicable to my child Comments Question Title * 6. Have you been charged for any of the following items as essential items? Student ID Card Student printing First aid supplies Swimming programs (excluding pool entry and transport) Compulsory school camps or excursions Airconditioning Take home books Internet access Any other items which you believe should be supplied under 'free instruction'? Question Title * 7. Most schools now expect students to have access to personal learning devices. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/principals/spag/management/Pages/personaldev.aspxWhich model/s apply at your child's school? The school has purchased or leased devices that are provided free of charge to students Co-contribution - parents partner with the school to contribute to the purchase or lease of a device. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – any device Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – any device with set features, e.g. software or applications, as defined by the school Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – a specified device as defined by the school. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – a specified device purchased from a supplier stipulated by the school. Comments Question Title * 8. Have you been provided with a copy of your school's BYOD policy? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 9. Do you have any concerns re your child's experience with BYOD? Access to wifi Other associated costs e.g. software, apps, insurance IT support from school Need to frequently update device Device not user friendly Device has gone missing/been damaged at school Please provide comments and/or list additional concerns Question Title * 10. Are you aware that your child's personal device is not covered under the school's insurance? Yes No Unsure The school has requested an additional payment to cover insurance. The device is covered under another insurance policy Question Title * 11. What is your experience re making payments at your child's school either online e.g. Compass or via the School Office? It is easy to make payments through my school's software program e.g. Compass My school's software program doesn't list individual items so I'm not sure where my money is allocated I prefer to go into the office to make payments and get a receipt. My school's software program is clear and transparent about what payments have been made. Any additional comments Question Title * 12. Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? Question Title * 13. If you are happy to be contacted about this survey please leave your name and email address below. It would be very useful for Parents Victoria if you could scan and forward a copy of your children's booklists (de-identified if you wish) to office@parentsvictoria.asn.au Done
