Survey monkey results - St Thomas'
| Authority | Department of Education, Sport and Culture |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2017-10-05 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2017-10-09 |
| Case ID | 354933 |
Summary
A Freedom of Information request was made to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the results of a parent survey regarding the proposed co-location of St Thomas' Primary School. The authority disclosed the full statistical breakdown of responses for three specific questions and confirmed the total number of participants.
Key Facts
- The survey was conducted by the Head Teacher of St Thomas' Primary School in September 2017.
- A total of 32 parents responded to the survey.
- 59.38% of respondents stated they were 'most definitely no' happy with the idea of co-location.
- 68.75% of respondents indicated they would consider transferring their child to another school if co-location proceeded.
- The Department of Education considers the survey data to be owned by them.
Data Disclosed
- 32 respondents
- 12.50%
- 4 respondents
- 59.38%
- 19 respondents
- 25%
- 8 respondents
- 3.13%
- 1 respondent
- 35.48%
- 11 respondents
- 64.52%
- 20 respondents
- 68.75%
- 22 respondents
- 31.25%
- 10 respondents
- 2017-10-05
- 2017-10-09
- 4th September 2017
- IM105799I
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Question 1: Are you happy with the idea of a co-location? | Percentage | Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, it's a great idea | 12.50% | 4 |
| Most definitely no | 59.38% | 19 |
| No, but will work with it | 25% | 8 |
| Not bothered | 3.13% | 1 |
| Question 3: Do you feel there are advantages to this move? | Percentage | Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 35.48% | 11 |
| No | 64.52% | 20 |
| Question 4: Would you consider transferring your child to another school if colocation went ahead? | Percentage | Respondents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 68.75% | 22 |
| No | 31.25% | 10 |
Full Response Text
9 October 2017
Re: Freedom of Information Request – Reference Number IM105799I
Your Request:-
On the 4th September 2017, Clare Manser in her official capacity as Head Teacher of St. Thomas' Primary School asked parents to complete a survey in relation to the proposed co- location of St. Thomas'. This survey is available here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GM8SGWH and I believe only shared through the Facebook group specifically for St Thomas' parents, and managed by staff of the school. I would consider the data collected by this survey as owned by the Department of Education.
In relation to this data, please share the results from the following questions -
-
Are you happy with the idea of Co location? -yes its a great idea -most definitely no -no but will work with it -not bothered
-
Do you feel there are advantages to this move? -Yes -No
-
Would you consider transferring your child to another school if colocation went ahead? -Yes -No
Can you also confirm the number of responses received?
I do not request the contents of the 'free text' boxes, as I appreciate how these may be considered personal data, with the potential to identify families in a relatively small community.
Department Response
The Department is able to provide you with the information you requested as follows:-
St Thomas’ Headteacher survey question 1
Are you happy with the idea of a co-location?
Yes, it’s a great idea -
12.50%
(4 respondents)
Department of Education and Children
Rheynn Ynsee as Paitchyn
Most definitely no -
59.38%
(19 respondents)
No, but will work with it -
25%
(8 respondents)
Not bothered –
3.13%
(1 respondent)
St Thomas’ Headteacher survey question 3
Do you feel there are advantages to this move?
Yes -
35.48%
(11 respondents)
No -
64.52%
(20 respondents)
St Thomas’ Headteacher survey question 4
Would you consider transferring your child to another school if colocation went ahead?
Yes -
68.75%
(22 respondents)
No -
31.25%
(10 respondents)
There were 32 respondents to the Headteacher’s survey.
The information provided within this response letter will also be published on the Government website in due course should you wish to revisit the information.
If you are unhappy with this response to your Freedom of Information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a Review/Complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post to:
Mr Andrew Shipley, Legal and Administration Manager, Hamilton House, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5EZ.
An electronic version of our Review/Complaint form can be found by going to https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/freedom-of-information/
Your Review/Complaint request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been conducted.
Appeal Process
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on;
1
Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act; or 2
Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision.
More detailed information on your rights to review is on the Information Commissioner’s website at https://www.inforights.im/contact-us/
Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Further information about Freedom of Information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi