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Newham Youth Survey 2010

Year 9, 10 and 11

Newham Council surveys young people in the borough each year to understand how the area in which they live and go to school can be improved. In addition, we are also interested in understanding problems and issues that concern you so we can provide better services for young people.

Newham Council abide by the MRS (Market Research Society) code of conduct which means the results of this survey are confidential and will only be used for analysis. You will not be asked to divulge any confidential data and any information you do provide will not be stored with any of your personal data.

Thank you in advance for your help

Please note – for completing the survey you can be entered into a prize draw for an Apple iPod, which will be sent out to the winner in early 2011. Follow the details at the end of the survey to be entered.

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SECTION A: DEMOGRAPHICS

Q1. What school do you go to? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Brampton Manor School ...... 1 ...... 2 ...... 3 Community School ...... 4 John F Kennedy School ...... 5 Kingsford Community School ...... 6 Langdon School ...... 7 ...... 8 ...... 9 ...... 10 ...... 11 ...... 12 St. Angela’s School ...... 13 St. Bonaventure’s School ...... 14 ...... 15 The Royal Docks Community School...... 16 New Directions / Community Links Education ...... 17 Other (PLEASE TYPE IN)...... 18

Q2. Which school year are you currently in? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Year 9 ...... 1 Year 10 ...... 2 Year 11 ...... 3 Other (PLEASE TYPE IN)...... 4

Q3. Are you male or female? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

I am a boy/male ...... 1 I am a girl/female ...... 2

Q4. And how old are you today? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

13...... 1 14...... 2 15...... 3 16...... 4 Other (PLEASE TYPE IN)...... 5

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Q5. Do you have a disability, long-term illness or health problem (for 12 months or more), which limits daily activities, or what you can do? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 I don’t want to answer ...... 3 Don’t know ...... 4

Q6. Which area do you live in? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

East Ham / Beckton (E6) ...... 1 Forest Gate (E7) ...... 2 Manor Park (E12) ...... 3 Plaistow (E13) ...... 4 Stratford (E15) ...... 5 Canning Town, Silvertown, North Woolwich (E16) . 6 Custom House (E16) ...... 7 Somewhere else in Newham (PLEASE TYPE IN) .... 8 Somewhere outside Newham (PLEASE TYPE IN). . 9 Don’t know…………………………………………. 10

Q7. Which of the following best describes you? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Asian or Asian British Indian ...... 1 Pakistani ...... 2 Bangladeshi ...... 3 Any other Asian or Asian British Background ...... 4 Black or Black British Black Caribbean ...... 5 Black African ...... 6 Any other Black Background ...... 7 Chinese Chinese……………………………………………… 8 Mixed White and Black Caribbean ...... 9 White and Black African...... 10 White and Asian ...... 11 Any other Mixed Background ...... 12 White British ...... 13 Irish ...... 14 Eastern European ...... 15 Other White Background ...... 16 - 4 -

Any Other Background (Please Write in Box)…… 17 Don’t Know ...... 18

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SECTION B: BACKGROUND

Q8. Who lives with you in your home (your home is where you sleep most nights of the week)? PLEASE TICK  ALL THAT APPLY

My mother, stepmother or female guardian ...... 1 My father, stepfather or male guardian ...... 2 My older brother(s) ...... 3 My younger brother(s) ...... 4 My older sister(s) ...... 5 My younger sister(s)...... 6 My grandparent or grandparents ...... 7 Somebody else (PLEASE WRITE IN BOX) 8 ......

IF Q8 = 1 ASK Q9 OTHERWISE SKIP TO Q11

Q9. What does your mother/stepmother or female guardian do? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

She works full-time (30+ hours per week)...... 1 She works part-time (1-29 hours per week) ...... 2 She is unemployed and looking for work ...... 3 Looks after house/family ...... 4 Something else (PLEASE WRITE IN BOX) ...... 5 Don’t Know ...... 6

IF Q8 = 2 ASK Q9 OTHERWISE SKIP TO Q11

Q10. What does your father/stepfather or male guardian do? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

He works full-time (30+ hours per week) ...... 1 He works part-time (1-29 hours per week) ...... 2 He is unemployed and looking for work ...... 3 Looks after house/family ...... 4 Something else (PLEASE WRITE IN BOX) ...... 5 Don’t Know ...... 6

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Q11. Please write down the names of the languages most often used in your home, if not English. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Q12. Does your family or guardians own the home in which you live or is it rented? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

We own, or are buying it ...... 1 We rent it from the Council or Housing Association 2 We rent it from someone else ...... 3 Don’t know ...... 4 - 7 -

SECTION C: NEWHAM

Q13. How would you describe Newham to a friend?

………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………

(SKIP TO SECTION D Q18 IF Q6 = 9)

Q14. Thinking about the local area where you live, on the whole, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your neighbourhood as a place to live? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Very Satisfied ...... 1 Fairly Satisfied ...... 2 Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied ...... 3 Fairly Dissatisfied ...... 4 Very Dissatisfied ...... 5 Don’t Know ...... 6

Q15. How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY ON EACH LINE

Tend Neither Strongly Tend to Strongly Don’t to Agree nor Agree Disagree Disagree know Agree Disagree A I am proud to live in Newham       B I am interested in what is happening in Newham       C People from different backgrounds get on well       D In Newham, all young people are treated the same       E The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics will give long term benefits to the area and people of Newham       F The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics will inspire young people in Newham to make positive changes in their lives      

G I am interested in what is happening elsewhere in      

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Q16. a) Which of the things below would you say are most important in making somewhere a good place for young people to live? PLEASE TICK  UP TO THREE BOXES

b) And which two or three things do you feel most need improving in Newham to make it a good place for young people to live? PLEASE TICK  UP TO THREE BOXES

a) Most b) Needs

Important Improving Access to nature   Activities for teenagers   Clean streets   Community activities/ events   Drama/Music/Dance/Performing Arts activities   Level of pollution   Part-time jobs available for young people   Cheaper leisure facilities/clubs   More/better leisure facilities   More/better shops   More/better youth clubs/centres   Museums/Cinemas/Theatres   Places to go out in the evening   Places where people can use computers and the internet   Schools and Colleges   Places to chill out with friends   Other Most Important (PLEASE TICK THE BOX  AND WRITE IN YOUR ANSWER  

Other Needs Improving (PLEASE TICK THE BOX  AND WRITE IN YOUR ANSWER

Don’t know  

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Q17. Below is a list of a number of different areas. How strongly, if at all, do you feel you belong to each of the following? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY ON EACH LINE

SKIP Q10A IF Q9=9 Fairly Not very Not at all Don’t Very strongly strongly strongly strongly know A Your immediate neighbourhood/local area     

Newham B      London C      D      E Britain     

Q18. Below is a list of a number of different areas. How strongly, if at all, do you feel you belong to each of the following? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY ON EACH LINE

Fairly Not very Not at all Don’t Very strongly strongly strongly strongly know

People in your age group      People of a different race/ethnicity or colour as you      People of the same race/ethnicity or colour as you     

People of your religious faith     

Q19. Thinking of your friends, are they mostly from the same race/ethnicity or colour or religious background as you are? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes, most are from the same background ...... 1 A few are from the same background ...... 2 None are from the same background ...... 3 I don’t know ...... 4

Q20.Which, if any, of the following are you personally most concerned about in Newham? PLEASE TICK  UP TO THREE BOXES

Lack of jobs ...... 1 Lack of recreational facilities ...... 2 Quality of health services ...... 3 Crime ...... 4 Standard of education ...... 5 Pollution of the environment ...... 6 Poor public transport ...... 7 - 10 -

Drug use and pushers ...... 8 Bullying ...... 9 Anti-social behaviour in public ...... 10 Poverty ...... 11 Racism ...... 12 Something else (PLEASE TYPE IN)………………. 13 Don’t Know ...... 14 Nothing 15

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SECTION D: ACTIVITIES

Q21. How often do you do any of the following activities for 30 minutes or more for fun? (i.e. outside of school or college)

Very often Quite often Sometimes Rarely (at Don’t (at least once (at least once least once or Never (at least every know day or two) a week) a month) twice a year) Write something for enjoyment e.g. diary, story,       poem

Read a book for enjoyment       Hang out with friends or other social activities      

Play a musical instrument       Sing/rap/DJing/mixing/scratch ing       Take part in any drama activity       Dance as part of a group or dance class       Create a painting, sculpture, photography or other art work      

Create a website or a blog      

Go to a library       Go to open spaces like parks or nature reserves      

Youth Clubs      

Cycle      

Running/Jogging       Football/Rugby/Netball/Hock ey/Cricket      

Swimming       Martial Arts (e.g. Judo, Karate, Kick Boxing)       Work as a volunteer or give unpaid help to any groups,       clubs or organisations

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Q22. How would you rate the current facilities available to young people in Newham? (1 = bad, 10 = fantastic)

Q23. Are there any activities that you want to do in Newham but which are not available? PLEASE TICK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

Ice Skating / Ice Hockey Cinema Sports grounds/clubs Activity/Youth Centre/Place to hang out Shopping Skate Park / Roller Skating Rink Extreme Sports such as Rock Climbing, Abseiling Dance classes BMX Park Games/Play Area Goal Posts Outdoor Gym Tennis Court WiFi Link Other (Please specify)

All activities that I want to do are already available

Q24. Is there anything that stops you from participating in activities outside school? PLEASE TICK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

Lack of money / can’t afford to Lack of information/ unaware if available in local area Too far to travel Not easy to get to there/ can’t get transport Fear of going out/ safety fears Too much work to do for school Fear of meeting people Prefer staying at home Not enough time/ no free time My parents/ carers prevent me Don't run at times that suit me Lack of interest/ not interested Disability Other (Please specify) Nothing stops me

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Section E: Fears and Experiences

Q25. How safe or unsafe do you feel in the following places? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY ON EACH LINE Neither I’m never Very Fairly Fairly Don’t safe nor Very in this safe safe unsafe know unsafe unsafe situation A At home        B Outside in Newham during daylight        C Outside in Newham after dark        D At my school        E Area immediately outside my school        F On public transport        G In parks and open spaces in Newham       

Q26. Thinking about safety, for what reasons, if any, do you feel unsafe in your local area? PLEASE TICK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

Fear of being mugged or physically attacked ...... 1 Lack of adequate street lighting ...... 2 Media reports about crime ...... 3 Knife crime ...... 4 People hanging around on the streets ...... 5 People being drunk or rowdy on the streets ...... 6 Lack of police on streets ...... 7 Noise or nuisance from neighbours ...... 8 Fear of going out at night/ in the dark ...... 9 Fear of harassment/ bullying ...... 10 People sleeping rough/ begging ...... 11 Gun crime ...... 12 People using drugs ...... 13 People dealing drugs ...... 14 Nuisance/ dangerous dogs ...... 15 Other (PLEASE WRITE IN BOX) ...... 16 Don’t Know ...... 18

I don’t feel unsafe in my local area ...... 17

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Q27. Which of these, if any, do you think would help to make you feel safer in Newham? PLEASE TICK UP TO FOUR BOXES 

Better street lighting ...... 1 Cleaner area/cleaner streets ...... 2 Fewer dark alleyways ...... 3 Friendlier neighbours ...... 4 More activities for young people ...... 5 More police around ...... 6 Nicer/more helpful friends or classmates ...... 7 Nicer/more helpful teachers ...... 8 Places to go out with your friends nearer home ...... 9 Places to shop nearer home ...... 10 School being more secure ...... 11 School being stricter with bullies ...... 12 School being stricter with rude or badly behaved people ...... 13 Security cameras/ CCTV ...... 14 Wardens to stop children hanging around/bullying ... 15 Other (PLEASE WRITE IN BOX) ...... 16 None of these ...... 17 Don’t Know ...... 18

I don’t feel unsafe in Newham ...... 17

Q28. Have any of the following happened to you in the last 12 months?

Been threatened by other(s) ...... 1 Had something stolen from you at school ...... 2 Had a mobile phone stolen from you out of school ... 2 Had something other than a mobile phone stolen from you out2 of school Had your home burgled ...... 3 Been racially abused ...... 4 Been racially attacked ...... 5 Been bullied at school ...... 6 Been a victim of homophobic bullying ...... 7 Had a belonging damaged or destroyed on purpose .. 8 Been physically attacked ...... 9 Been bullied out of school ...... 10 None of these ...... 11

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ASK IF Q28 =1-12, Others Skip to Q30

Q29. If you feel you have been bullied, was this because of …? PLEASE TICK  ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

My race or colour of skin ...... 1 My gender (because I am male/female) ...... 2 My disability ...... 3 My appearance (weight or looks) ...... 4 My background / where I am from ...... 5 Other (PLEASE WRITE IN BOX) ...... 6 Don’t Know why ...... 7 Don’t feel I have been bullied ...... 7

ASK IF 28=1-12

Q30. And for any of these things that have happened to you, was this done by another young person under the age of 18?

Been threatened by other(s) Had a mobile phone stolen from you out of school Had something other than a mobile phone stolen from you out of school Been racially abused Been racially attacked Been a victim of homophobic bullying Had a belonging damaged or destroyed on purpose Being physically attacked Been bullied out of school None of these have happened to me Don’t know

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SECTION F: DECISION MAKING AND PARTICIPATION

This section asks about how involved you are in your local community.

Q31. How much of a say do you feel you have in how things are run in your local area? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

A great deal ...... 1 A fair amount ...... 2 Not very much ...... 3 Not at all ...... 4 Don’t Know ...... 5

Q32. Would you like more of a say in how things are run in your local area? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes, definitely ...... 1 Yes, possibly ...... 2 No ...... 3 Don’t Know ...... 4

ASK IF YES (1 OR 2) AT Q32, OTHER GO TO Q35 Q33. How would you like to communicate your views and opinions to the council? PLEASE TICK  ALL THAT APPLY

Through the Youth Council ...... 1 Through the Young Mayor ...... 2 Through your School Council ...... 3 Directly, via email or phone ...... 4 Other (please specify) ...... 5 Don’t Know ...... 6

ASK IF YES (1 OR 2) AT Q32, OTHER GO TO Q35 Q34. What areas or issues would you like to have a say about within your local area? PLEASE TICK  ALL THAT APPLY

Your school ...... 1 Your local area ...... 2 Youth centres ...... 3 Events ...... 4 Other (please specify) ...... 5

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Q35. a) Which, if any, of the following have you done in the past two years?

b) Which if any would you like to do that you haven’t done in the past two years?

Have Would done like to do Baby-sat for family, friends or neighbours   Got involved with the local Youth Council   Stood as a candidate in one of the Young   Mayor elections Helped children in my area   Helped clean my local area/improve the   environment Helped disabled people in my area   Helped improve facilities for young people   Helped make my local area safer/reduce crime   Helped raise money for charity or a good   cause Helped the elderly in my area   Helped with various things at my   faith/religious place Put myself forward to be elected for office in   my school, club or other organisation Sat on the School Council   Signed a petition   Something else to help the community (PLEASE TICK THE BOX  AND WRITE   IN YOUR ANSWER BELOW)

None of these   Don’t know  

Q36. How do you find out about local events that interest you? PLEASE TICK  ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

From friends ...... 1 From the internet ...... 2 From Local papers such as Newham Recorder ...... 3 From Newham Council’s website ...... 4 From Newham Magazine ...... 5 From School Notices /leaflets ...... 6 I don’t know………………………………………… 7

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SECTION G: YOUNG MAYOR

Q37. Have you heard of Newham’s Young Mayor? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes and I know about it ...... 1 Yes, but I don’t know what it is ...... 2 No ...... 3 Don’t Know ...... 4

IF YES (1 or 2) GO TO Q38 IF NO GO TO Q41

Q38. Were you aware that the fourth Young Mayor of Newham was elected in November 2010? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 Don’t Know ...... 3

IF YES GO TO Q39 IF NO GO TO Q41

Q39. Can you name the new Young Mayor? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes (PLEASE WRITE NAME IN BOX) ...... 1 No ...... 2 Don’t Know ...... 3

Q40. Now think about the lead up to the election for the Young Mayor of Newham. Did you…….? PLEASE TICK  ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

See any publicity ...... 1 See election posters around the borough ...... 2 Get information from your school ...... 3 Read or see anything on student manifestos ...... 4 Vote in the election ...... 5 Think it’s a good idea ...... 6 Talk to any of the candidates ...... 7 Visit the website ...... 8 None of these ...... 9

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Section G: Health and Exercise

Q41. Compared to people of your own age, would you say that your health is…? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Excellent ...... 1 Good ...... 2 Fair ...... 3 Poor ...... 4 Very Poor ...... 5 Don’t Know ...... 6

Q42. How often, if at all, do you eat fresh fruit or vegetables ? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Every day or nearly every day ...... 1 About once a week ...... 2 Occasionally ...... 3 Never or hardly ever ...... 4 Don’t know ...... 5

Q43. And how often do you eat fast food such as McDonalds, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken or other take-away food like that? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Every day or nearly every day ...... 1 About once a week ...... 2 Occasionally ...... 3 Never or hardly ever ...... 4 Don’t know ...... 5

Q44. How often do you eat crisps or sweets or have fizzy drinks such as coke or lemonade? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Every day or nearly every day ...... 1 About once a week ...... 2 Occasionally ...... 3 Never or hardly ever ...... 4 I don’t know ...... 5

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Q45. In the past 7 days how many times have you eaten an evening meal together with your family? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

None ...... 1 1 – 2 times ...... 2 3 – 5 times ...... 3 6 – 7 times ...... 4

Q46. Do you think that you are…. PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Very underweight 1 Slightly underweight ...... 2 About the right weight ...... 3 Slightly overweight ...... 4 Very overweight ...... 8 Don’t know ......

Q47. Do you ever diet or try to lose weight? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes, all the time ...... 1 Yes, sometimes ...... 2 No, never ...... 3

Q48. In a typical week, how many times do you do at least 30 minutes of physical exercise including sports and other activities such as dance? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Every day ...... 1 6 times a week ...... 2 5 times a week ...... 3 4 times a week ...... 4 3 times a week ...... 5 2 times a week ...... 6 Less that once a week ...... 7 Never ...... 8 I don't know ...... 9

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IF Q48 = 1 – 7, OTHERS SKIP TO Q50

Q49. When do you normally do dance, exercise or play sports? PLEASE TICK  ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

During school games or PE classes ...... 1 After school finishes but at school ...... 2 After school finishes but somewhere else (e.g. at a gym or youth centre)...... 3 At weekends ...... 4 I don’t know ...... 6

Q50. Newham Council as part of a government scheme offer free swimming. Swim for free in Newham is available to all Newham residents aged 16 years and under, or 60 years and over. Have you heard of the Free Swim scheme in Newham before?

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 Don’t know ...... 3

ASK IF YES AT Q50, OTHERS SKIP TO Q52 Q51. Have you attended one of the Free Swim sessions in Newham in the last 12 months?

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 Don’t know ...... 3

Q52. Which of the following, if any, have you ever done? - Smoked a cigarette PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 Prefer not to say ...... 3

ASK IF Q52 = 1, OTHERS SKIP Q54

Q53. How many cigarettes did you smoke in the last 7 days? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Less than 5 ...... 1 Between 6 and 10 ...... 2 Between 11 and 15 ...... 3 Between 16 and 20 ...... 4 More than 20 ...... 5 None ...... 6

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Q54. Which of the following, if any, have you ever done? - Had an alcoholic drink - a whole drink, not just a sip? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 Prefer not to say ...... 3

ASK IF Q54 = 1, OTHERS SKIP Q56

Q55. In the last 4 weeks, approximately how many times have you been drunk? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY ON EACH LINE Never in Once Twice Three Prefer Don’t the last or not to know / 4 weeks more say can’t times remem ber      

Q56. Have you ever taken drugs? (In this question the word drugs does not include anything you take as medicine. It does not include alcohol, but does include solvents, glue and gas) PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 Prefer not to say ...... 3

ASK IF Q56 = 1, OTHERS SKIP Q58

Q57. In the last 4 weeks, approximately how often have you taken any of the following drugs? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY ON EACH LINE Never in Once Twice Three Prefer Don’t the last or not to know / 4 weeks more say can’t times remem ber A Cannabis or skunk       B Solvents, glue or gas (to inhale or sniff)       C Other drugs (like cocaine, LSD, ecstasy, heroin, crack, speed, magic mushrooms etc.)      

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Section H: The Future

Q58. How important do you think it is for you to pass your GCSE/ diploma exams? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Very important ...... 1 Important ...... 2 Not very important ...... 3 Not at all important ...... 4

Q59. In the future do you plan to? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Study for A levels ...... 1 Study for a Vocational programmes eg.B-Tech, NVQ 2 Do a mixture of A levels and vocational programme 3 Get a full time job ...... 4 Get a part time job ...... 5 Part time work and studying ...... 6 Apprenticeship ...... 7 Other ...... 8 Nothing ...... 9 Don’t know, I haven't thought about it yet ...... 10

Q60. Are you planning on going to university? PLEASE TICK  ONE BOX ONLY

Yes ...... 1 No ...... 2 Not sure yet ...... 3

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Q62. Which one of the following jobs, if any, would you most like to do in the future? PLEASE TICK  ALL BOXES THAT APPLY

Car mechanic ...... 1 Caring professions e.g. social worker ...... 2 Company director ...... 3 Designer ...... 4 Doctor ...... 5 Electrician ...... 6 Engineer ...... 7 Fireman/woman ...... 8 Gardener ...... 9 Hairdresser ...... 10 Journalist ...... 11 Lawyer ...... 12 Marketing/PR/Advertising ...... 13 Nurse ...... 14 Politician ...... 15 Professional sportsperson ...... 16 Salesperson/work in a shop ...... 17 Secretary ...... 18 Teacher ...... 19 Vet ...... 21 Waiter/waitress ...... 22 Work in entertainment e.g. actor, singer, model ...... 23 Work in IT ...... 24 Work in travel ...... 25 Work in TV/film ...... 26 Other ...... 27 Don’t Know ...... 28

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And finally…

Q63. You have told us lots of things about your life. If there are three things that would make your life better, what would they be?

More help to do better at school More interesting school lessons Less bullying More organised activities and things to do More places where I can go to spend time with my friends More chance to have a say in how things are run at school or in the local area More ways I can volunteer or help people More advice about being healthy More help to plan for my future More help to feel safer at school and in the local area Someone I can always talk to None of these Something else – PLEASE ENTER IT HERE Don’t know

THESE ARE ALL THE QUESTIONS WE HAVE FOR YOU.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HELPING US.

QI. As a thank you for completing the survey we are running a prize draw that you can enter for an Apple IPod, which will be sent out to the winner once the survey has finished in early 2011. If you would like to be included in this prize draw please leave your contact details below.

Name: ...... School: ...... Year at school: ......