Bedford College Parents' & Carers' Perception Survey

As part of Bedford College’s on-going development, we are keen to find out how parents and carers of young people perceive the College.  Your views are important to us and will enable us to plan for the future.  Please complete this short survey, and we will enter you into a free monthly prize draw to win £20 worth of BedfordBID vouchers, which can be redeemed at many Bedford town centre shops, restaurants and bars.
 
1.

How many children do you have / care for?
 N/A 1 2 More than 2  
Aged 12  
Aged 13  
Aged 14  
Aged 15  
Aged 16  
Aged 17  
Aged 18  

If you do not have any children please proceed to question number 14
 
2.

What contact or interaction have you had with Bedford College in the past?
I have attended a course at the College
My son/daughter has studied at the College
I know someone who has studied at the College
None
Other  
3.

If you had to describe Bedford College to someone, what three words would you use?
 

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4.

What do you think distinguishes Bedford College from other school sixth forms and colleges in the area?
 

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5.

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being very poor and 5 being very good, how would you rate Bedford College’s desirability as a place for young people to study?  
1 2 3 4 5       
      
6.

Please tell us why you think the above
 

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7.

Do you think the College’s desirability has improved, stayed the same or decreased over the past three years?

 
Improved
Stayed the same
Decreased
8.

On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being very poor and 5 being very good, how would you rate the achievement and success of students at Bedford College?  
1 2 3 4 5       
      
9.

Please tell us why you think the above
 

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10.

Do you think the College’s achievement and success rates have improved, stayed the same or decreased over the past three years?

 
Improved
Stayed the same
Decreased
11.

What are the three main factors that influence your own and your son/daughter’s decision about where to study after GCSEs?

 
 

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12.

What one thing could Bedford College do to encourage you to consider Bedford College for your son/daughter?

 
 

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13.

How can Bedford College improve its communication with you? For example, dedicated parents’ information event, parents’ mini prospectus of courses, regular newsletter, dedicated parents’ website, invitation to Open Days etc.
 

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14.

If you would like to enter our free monthly prize draw, please enter your details below.
First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address:
emailaddress@xyz.com

15.

Would you like to be added to our mailing list to receive information about the College by email? (Please make sure you complete your email address above)
Yes
No

The monthly draw will take place on the following dates: 30th April, 31st May, 31st June.  One entry per email address.  The winner will be notified by email.  The prize for each draw is a £20 BedfordBID voucher and cannot be substituted for an alternative prize.  Any disputes regarding this prize draw should be directed to Director of Sales & Marketing, Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AH.  The Director of Sales & Marketing’s decision is final.