ITEM CONSTRUCT DICTIONARY: CHILDRENCOUNT SURVEY 0–11 IN WALTHAM FOREST
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KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES ......................................................... 5
FAMILY RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS .................................................... 20
HEALTHY GESTATION AND BIRTH..........................................................................5
MOTHER SUBSTANCE-USE DURING PREGNANCY ............................................ 21
FREE FROM CHRONIC CONDITIONS ......................................................................6
AGE OF MOTHER AT FIRST LIVE BIRTH .............................................................. 22
BREASTFEEDING ................................................................................................... 23
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ............................................ 7
PARENT INVOLEMENT IN LEARNING IN THE HOME .......................................... 24
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (36 month) ..........................................7
PARENT INVOLEMENT IN EDUCATION (5-8 years).............................................. 25
COMMUNICATION............................................................................................. 10
RECIPROCAL PARENT-CHILD WARMTH ............................................................. 26
COMMUNICATION (24 month).................................................................................10
FAMILY CONFLICT (IPC) ........................................................................................ 26
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING............................................................................ 11
POOR FAMILY MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 27
PARENTAL ATTITUDES FAVOURABLE TO ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR .............. 28
SELF-REGULATION ................................................................................................11
PARENT AGGRAVATION ....................................................................................... 29
ANXIETY/DEPRESSION ..........................................................................................12
NON-VIOLENT/POSITIVE PARENTAL DISCIPLINE .............................................. 30
EARLY ONSET ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/CONDUCT PROBLEMS ....................15
PARENT SOCIAL SUPPORT .................................................................................. 31
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR ................................................................................... 15
CURRENT PARENTAL MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULTIES .................................... 32
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR ............................................................................................ 15
PARENTAL SUBSTANCE MISUSE ......................................................................... 33
INDIVIDUAL RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS ........................................... 16
COMMUNITY RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS ......................................... 35
HYPERACTIVITY .....................................................................................................16
COMMUNITY DISORGANISATION ......................................................................... 35
PEER PROBLEMS ...................................................................................................17
COLLECTIVE EFFICACY: SOCIAL COHESION AND INFORMAL SOCIAL
CONTROL................................................................................................................ 36
PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR .......................................................................................18
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ...............................................................................................19
PRENATAL CARE ....................................................................................................20
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ECONOMIC RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS ............................................ 37
DEMOGRAPHICS ............................................................................................... 43
RELATIVE POVERTY ..............................................................................................37
DEMOGRAPHICS .................................................................................................... 43
PARENTAL EMPLOYMENT STATUS ......................................................................39
HONESTY .............................................................................................................. 46
PARTNER EMPLOYMENT STATUS ........................................................................39
HONESTY QUESTIONS .......................................................................................... 46
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION ..........................................................................40
OVERCROWDED ACCOMMODATION ...................................................................41
SERVICE USE ....................................................................................................42
SERVICE-USE .......................................................................................................... 44
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INTRODUCTION
The ChildrenCount Survey 0-11 is a standardised, reliable and tested survey instrument. The majority of questions contained within
the survey are from existing measures. These existing measures were selected on the basis that they accurately and reliably measure
the well-being of children and influences upon this. The measures have been tried and tested with similar populations elsewhere and
found to produce high reliability and validity. In other words, we can be confident the ChildrenCount Survey 0-11 consistently, and with
reasonable precision, measures the well-being of children and influences upon this.
Please note: a number of these existing measures are subject to copyright (e.g. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) and cannot
be copied or modified without the necessary licences. The ChildrenCount Survey 0-11 also includes a handful of bespoke questions.
These questions are highlighted within the Item Construct Dictionary. Analysis will be undertaken at a later stage to further assess the
reliability and validity of the ChildrenCount Survey 0-11.
The survey is administered via computer tablet, so the visual presentation and flow of the questions will differ significantly.
Participants will be asked different questions based on their child’s age, and responses to previous questions. For example, some
questions will be asked of all parents (e.g. Is there someone that you can turn to for day-to-day emotional help with parenting). Other
questions will only be asked of parents whose children are less than two years (e.g. Does your baby stiffen and arch her back when
picked up?). While other questions will be asked of parents of school-aged children (e.g. I (or other caregivers) help my child with their
homework when asked). The relevant age ranges are highlighted in the left hand column of each table.
This contains all possible questions that could be asked of parents participating in the ChildrenCount Survey 0-11. There are two
exceptions:
1. Communication development measured via the Ages and Stages Questionnaire-3 (ASQ-3). It is a screening tool intended to detect
whether children are meeting expected developmental milestones for their age. There are 21 versions that could be asked depending
on the child’s age. The questionnaire administered with parents of children aged 24 months is provided as an example.
2. Social and emotional development measured via the Ages and Stages Questionnaire - Social and Emotional Development
(ASQ:SE). It is a reliable screening tool focused on the social and emotional development in young children. There are 9 versions of
the ASQ:SE that could be asked depending on the child’s age. The questionnaire administered with parents of children aged 36
months is provided as an example.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES
HEALTHY GESTATION AND BIRTH
Source: National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) 2011; Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey (LA-FANS)
Age
<12
0 - 8 years
Question
Response Options
The next few questions are about pregnancies. Most pregnancies
last about 40 weeks. A premature birth is when a baby is born too Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
early. That is, the baby is born more than three weeks before the due
date, or before week 37
1a. Was your child born premature?
<12
___ Weeks
1b. How many weeks was your baby born premature?
By this we mean how many weeks was your baby born before his/her
due date.
<12
2. How much did your child weigh at birth? Please give the birth
weight in pounds and ounces OR kilograms and grams. If you don’t
know, enter 888 in the first box.
5
__ Pounds / __ Ounce __ Kilograms / __ Grams
Don’t know; Refused.
FREE FROM CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Sources: National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) 2011/12; Parent adaptation - CtC
Age
Response Options
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
Question
1. The following is a list of conditions. Has a doctor or other health care
provider ever told you that your child had the condition, even if he or she
does not have the condition now? Please answer yes or no to each.
a Asthma
Does your child currently have the condition?
b. Diabetes
Does your child currently have the condition?
c. Any developmental delay that affects his or her ability to learn
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
Does your child currently have the condition?
d. Speech or language problems
Does your child currently have the condition?
e. Hearing problems
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
≥ 2yrs <12
Does your child currently have the condition?
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
≥ 2yrs <12
f. Vision problems that cannot be corrected with standard glasses or
contact lenses
Does your child currently have the condition?
g. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD)
Does your child currently have the condition?
Yes; No; Don’t know ; Ref
h. Behavioural or conduct problems, such as oppositional defiant
disorder or conduct disorder
Does your child currently have the condition?
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
i. Autism, Asperger’s Disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, or
other autism spectrum disorder
Does your child currently have the condition?
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
2. During the last four weeks, about how many days has your child had
an illness that meant they could not do the things they normally would
do? Do not include injuries such as broken bones or sprains.
_____; Don’t know; Refused
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
≥ 2yrs <12
6
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know ; Ref
Yes; No; Don’t know; Ref
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Example: 36 month)
Sources: Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social and Emotional
Age
33-41ms
1 month – 2
months33-41ms
30
days
Question
Response Options
Does your child look at you when you talk to her?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
Does your baby sometimes make throaty or gurgling Yes; Sometimes; Not Yet
sounds?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
Does
your child like to be hugged or cuddled?
33-41ms
Does your child talk and/or play with adults he knows well?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
Does your child cling to you more than you expect?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
When upset, can your child calm down within 15 minutes?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
33-41ms
Does your child seem too friendly with strangers?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
Can your child settle herself down after periods of exciting
activity?
Can your child move from one activity to the next with little
difficulty, such as from playtime to mealtime?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
Does your child seem happy?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
Is your child interested in things around him, such as
people, toys, and foods?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
Does your child do what you ask her to do?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
Does your child seem more active than other children her
age?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
33-41ms
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Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never;
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Example: 36 month) … continued
Sources: Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social and Emotional
Age
33-41ms
1 month
–2
33-41ms
months
30 days33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
33-41ms
Question
Response Options
Can your child stay with activities she enjoys for at least 5
minutes
(notbaby
including
watchingmake
television)?
Does
your
sometimes
throaty or gurgling
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
sounds?
Do
you and your child enjoy mealtimes together?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Does your child have eating problems, such as stuffing
foods, vomiting or eating nonfood items?
Does your child sleep at least 8 hours in a 24-hour period?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Does your child use words to tell you what he wants or
needs?
Does your child follow routine directions? For example,
does she come to the table or help clean up her toys when
asked?
Does your child cry, scream, or have tantrums for long
periods of time?
Does your child check to make sure you are near when
exploring new places, such as a park or a friend’s home?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Does your child do things over and over and get upset
when you try to stop her? Examples are rocking, hand
flapping or spinning?
Does your child stay away from dangerous things, such as
fire and moving cars?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Does your child destroy or damage things on purpose?
Yes; Sometimes; Not Yet
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Does your child use words to describe her feelings and the Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
feelings of others, such as, “I’m happy,” “I don’t like that,”
or “She’s sad”?
Can your child name a friend?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Example: 36 month) … continued
Sources: Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social and Emotional
Age
33-41ms
1 month – 2
months
30
33-41ms
days
Question
Response Options
Do other children like to play with your child?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
Does your baby sometimes make throaty or gurgling Yes; Sometimes; Not Yet
sounds?
Does
your child like to play with other children?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
33-41ms
Does your child try to hurt other children, adults, or
animals (for example, by kicking or biting)?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
33-41ms
Has anyone expressed concerns about your child’s
behaviors?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
33-41ms
Does your child try to show you things by pointing at them
and looking back at you?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
33-41ms
Does your child pretend objects are something else? For
example, pretending a banana is a phone?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
33-41ms
Does your child wake 3 or more times during the night?
Often or Always; Sometimes; Rarely or never
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COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION (Example: 24 month)
Sources: Ages and Stages Questionnaire – 3
Age
1 month – 2
months 30 days
Question
Response Options
There are
21 baby
versions
of the ASQ-3.
Onlythroaty
one version
of the questionnaire
Does
your
sometimes
make
or gurgling
sounds? is presented here as
an example.
Yes; Sometimes; Not Yet
For each item, please fill in the circle that indicates whether your baby is doing the activity
regularly, sometimes, or not yet.
Please note – male and female genders are used interchangeably throughout this section.
23ms 0 days-25ms
15 days
Without your showing him, does your child point to the correct picture when you say,
“Show me the kitty,” or ask, “Where is the dog”
Yes; Sometimes; Not yet
23ms 0 days-25ms
15 days
Does your child imitate a two-word sentence? For example, when you say a two-word
phrase, such as “Mama eat,” “Daddy play,” “Go home,” or “What’s this?” does your
child say both words back to you? (Choose “yes” even if her words are difficult to understand.)
Yes; Sometimes; Not yet
23ms 0 days-25ms
15 days
Without your giving him clues by pointing or using gestures, can your child carry out at
least three of these kinds of directions A. “Put the toy on the table.” B. “Close the
door.” C. “Bring me a towel” D. “Find your coat” E. “Take my hand.” F. “Get your
book.”
If you pointed to a picture of a ball, cat, cup, hat, etc. and ask your child, “What is
this?” does your child correctly name at least one picture?
Yes; Sometimes; Not yet
23ms 0 days-25ms
15 days
Does your child say two or three words that represent different ideas together, such
as “See dog,” “Mummy come home,” “Cat gone”? (Don’t count word combinations that
express one idea, such as “bye-bye,” “all gone,” “all right,” and “What’s that?”)
Yes; Sometimes; Not yet
23ms 0 days-25ms
15 days
Does your child correctly use at least two words like “me,” “I”, “mine,” and “you”?
Yes; Sometimes; Not yet
23ms 0 days-25ms
15 days
10
Yes; Sometimes; Not yet
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
SELF-REGULATION
Source: Parent-adaptation of IYDS (Prior et al, 2008)
Age
Question
Response Options
≥ 4 yrs
< 12
Please answer how well the following statements describe
your child.
1. your child knows how to relax when he or she feels
tense
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t know;
Refused.
≥ 4 yrs
< 12
≥ 4 yrs
< 12
≥ 4 yrs
< 12
2. your child is always able to keep his or her feelings
under control
3. your child knows how to calm down when feeling
nervous
4. your child can control his or her temper when people
are angry with (him/her)
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t know;
Refused.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t know;
Refused.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t know;
Refused.
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ANXIETY/DEPRESSION
Source: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) (Goodman, 19997)
Age
Question
Response Options
For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat
True or Certainly True. It would help us if you answered all items
as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain or the
item seems daft! Please give your answers on the basis of the
child's behaviour over the last six months.
≥ 4 yrs < 12
1. Often complains of headaches, stomach aches or sickness
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
≥ 4 yrs < 12
2. Has many worries, often seems worried
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
≥ 4 yrs < 12
3. Often unhappy, down-hearted or tearful
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
≥ 4 yrs < 12
4. Nervous or clingy in new situations, easily loses confidence
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
≥ 4 yrs < 12
5. Has many fears, easily scared
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
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ANXIETY/DEPRESSION…continued
Source: National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) 2007
Age
Question
Response Options
The following is a list of conditions. Has a doctor or other
health care provider ever told you that your child had the
condition, even if he or she does not have the condition
now? Please answer yes or no to each.
≥ 2 yrs < 12
Depression
Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
≥ 2 yrs < 12
Does your child currently have (condition)?
Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
≥ 2 yrs < 12
Anxiety problems
Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
≥ 2 yrs < 12
Does your child currently have (condition)?
Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
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SDQ IMPACT (follow-on from SDQ items)
Source: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
Age
Question
Response Options
< 12
Overall, do you think that your child has difficulties in one or more of the
following areas: emotions, concentration, behaviour or being able to get on
with other people?
No; Yes – Minor difficulties; Yes definite difficulties; Yes – Severe
difficulties
< 12
‘You answered ‘Yes’ to having difficulties in the area(s) of emotions,
concentration, behaviour, or being able to get along with other people. Please
answer the following questions about these difficulties:
< 12
How long have these difficulties been present?
< 12
Do the difficulties upset or distress your child?
< 12
Do the difficulties interfere with your child's everyday life in the following
areas?
< 12
Home life?
Not at all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
great deal
< 12
Friendships?
Not at all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
great deal
Not at all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
greatatdeal
Not
all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
great deal
<5
>4
Learning
Classroom learning
Less than a month; 1-5 months; 6-12
months; Over a year
Not at all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
great deal
Not at all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
great deal
< 12
Leisure activities
Not at all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
great deal
< 12
Do the difficulties put a burden on you or the family as a whole?
Not at all; Only a little; Quite a lot; A
great deal
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
EARLY ONSET ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR/CONDUCT PROBLEMS
Source: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) – conduct problems (Goodman, 19997)
Age
Question
Response Options
For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat
True or Certainly True. It would help us if you answered all
items as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain or
the item seems daft! Please give your answers on the basis of
the child's behaviour over the last six months.
≥ 4 yrs < 12
1. Often has temper tantrums or hot tempers
≥ 4 yrs < 12
2. Generally obedient, usually does what adults request
≥ 4 yrs < 12
3. Often fights with other children or bullies them
≥ 4 yrs < 12
4. Often lies or cheats
≥ 4 yrs < 12
5. Steals from home, school or elsewhere
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Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true;
Don’t know; Refused.
INDIVIDUAL RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS
HYPERACTIVITY
Source: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) – hyperactivity / inattention
Age
Question
Response Options
For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat True
or Certainly True. It would help us if you answered all items as
best you can even if you are not absolutely certain or the item
seems daft! Please give your answers on the basis of the child's
behaviour over the last six months.
≥4 yrs < 12
1. Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
2. Constantly fidgeting or squirming
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
3. Easily distracted, concentration wanders
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
4. Thinks things out before acting
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
5. Sees tasks through to the end, good attention span
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
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PEER PROBLEMS
Source: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) – peer relationship problems
Age
Question:
Response Options
For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat
True or Certainly True. It would help us if you answered all items
as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain or the item
seems daft! Please give your answers on the basis of the child's
behaviour over the last six months.
≥4 yrs < 12
1. Rather solitary, tends to play alone
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
2. Has at least one good friend
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
3. Generally liked by other children
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
4. Picked on or bullied by other children
≥4 yrs < 12
5. Gets on better with adults than with other children
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
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PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Source: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) - prosocial behaviour
Age
Question
Response Options
For each item, please mark the box for Not True, Somewhat
True or Certainly True. It would help us if you answered all
items as best you can even if you are not absolutely certain or
the item seems daft! Please give your answers on the basis of
the child's behaviour over the last six months.
≥4 yrs < 12
1. Considerate of other people's feelings
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
2. Shares readily with other children (treats, toys, pencils etc.)
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
3. Helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
4. Kind to younger children
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
≥4 yrs < 12
5. Often volunteers to help others (parents, teachers, other
children)
Not true; Somewhat true; Certainly true; Don’t
know; Refused.
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Source: NHS Guidance
Age
≥ 5 yrs < 12
Question
Response Options
During the past week, how many days did your child exercise or
participate in physical activity for at least 60 minutes over the course of
the day (this can include a mix of moderate physical activity such as
walking to school and vigorous activity such as football or gymnastics)?
19
__ ; Don't know; Refused.
FAMILY RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS
PRENATAL CARE
Source: Adpated The Demographics and Health Surveys Methodology - Pregnancy and Postnatal Care Section; Adpated National Maternity
Survey 2010
Age
Question
Response Options
IF biological mother ask
How many weeks pregnant were you when you first
1-12 weeks; 13-23 weeks; 24+ weeks; Don’t know;
received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
Refused
Please think about your pregnancy for the child selected at
the start of this survey
< 12 yrs
IF other caregiver ask
How many weeks pregnant was the child’s mother when
she first received prenatal care for this pregnancy?
Please think about the pregnancy for the child selected at
the start of this survey
IF biological mother ask
During your pregnancy, did you attend any antenatal
classes provided by the NHS?
< 12 yrs
IF other caregiver ask
During the pregnancy, did the child’s mother attend any
antenatal classes provided by the NHS?
IF biological mother ask
Roughly how many antenatal check-ups did you have in
total? (not including appointments for blood tests or visits to
the hospital for a scan)
< 12 yrs
Yes; No, classes were not offered; No, they were all
booked up; No, attended other antenatal classes; No, did
not need to attend the classes; No, did not attend for
some other reasons; Don’t know
IF other caregiver ask
Roughly how many antenatal check-ups did the child’s
mother attend in total? (not including appointments for
blood tests or visits to the hospital for a scan)
20
None; 1-6; 7-9; 10-14; 15+; Don’t know; Refused
MOTHER SUBSTANCE-USE DURING PREGNANCY
Source: Adapted and modified from CTC
Age
Question
Response Options
Should only be asked of the biological mother. IF biological
mother and answered ‘I have never’ within the parental
substance misuse section - then skip corresponding item
within this section.
< 12 yrs
How much did you smoke cigarettes during your pregnancy
once you found you were expecting?
I have never smoked cigarettes Not at all; Less
than one cigarette per day; One to five cigarettes
per day; About half a packet per day; About one
packet per day; About one and a half packets per
day; Two packets or more per day; Refuse
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions (if any) did you have beer, wine, or
spirits during your pregnancy once you found you were
expecting?
I have never drunk alcohol 0 occasions; 1-2
occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9 occasions 10-19
occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+ occasions; Refuse
< 12 yrs
During your pregnancy once you found you were
expecting...How many times did you have five or more
alcoholic drinks in one session?
None; Once; Twice; 3 to 5 times; 6-9 times; 10 or
more times; Refuse
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions (if any) did you use cannabis during
your pregnancy once you found you were expecting?
I have never used cannabis 0 occasions; 1-2
occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9 occasions 10-19
occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+ occasions; Refuse
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MOTHER SUBSTANCE-USE DURING PREGNANCY…Continued
Source: Adapted and modified from CTC
Age
Question
Response Options
Should only be asked of the biological mother. IF biological
mother and answered ‘I have never’ within the parental
substance misuse section - then skip corresponding item
within this section.
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions (if any) did you use prescription
drugs (for example Codydramol, OxyContin, Ritalin, Valium,
Diazepam) not prescribed for you by a doctor during your
pregnancy once you found you were expecting?
I have never used prescription drugs not
prescribed for me by a doctor; 0 occasions; 1-2
occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9 occasions; 10-19
occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+ occasions; Refuse
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions (if any) did you use other illegal
drugs (such as LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, or others)
during your pregnancy once you found you were
expecting?
I have never used illegal drugs; 0 occasions; 1-2
occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9 occasions; 10-19
occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+ occasions; Refuse
AGE OF MOTHER AT FIRST LIVE BIRTH
Source: Adaptation of LA-Fans
Age
< 12 yrs
Question
Response Options
IF biological mother ask
How old were you when you had your first child?
[This may or may not be the child selected at the
start of the survey]
Age in years: _____; Don’t know; Refused
IF other caregiver ask
1b. How old was the child’s mother when she had her
first child?
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BREASTFEEDING
Source: Adapted The UK National Maternity Survey Section E. Feeding Your Baby; Adapted from Infant Feeding Survey – UK (2010); Bespoke
Age
Question
Response Options
< 12 yrs
1. In the first few days after the birth how was your baby fed?
(Tick ONE only)
Breast milk (or expressed breast milk) only;
Both breast and formula (bottle) milk;
Formula milk only; Not sure; Refused
< 12 yrs
IF biological mother ask
2a. Did you ever put your baby to the breast (even if it was
only once)?
IF other caregiver ask
2b. Was your baby ever put to the breast (even if it was only
once)?
Yes; No; Don’t Know; Refused
< 12 yrs
IF biological mother ask
3a. Did you put baby to breast within the first hour after the
birth?
IF other caregiver ask
3b. Was your baby put to breast within the first hour after
the birth?
Yes; No; Don’t Know; Refused
< 12 yrs
4. How old was your baby when he/she was LAST given only
breast milk expressed or direct (and no supplementary
foods)?
1 month or less; 2 months; 3 months; 4
months; 5 months; 6 months; 7 months; 8
months; 9 plus months; still exclusively
breastfeeding; Don’t Know; Refused
< 12 yrs
5. How old was your baby when he/she was LAST given any
breast milk (expressed or direct)?
____ Months OR ____ Weeks; still
breastfeeding; Don’t Know; Refused
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PARENT INVOLEMENT IN LEARNING IN THE HOME
Source: Growing Up in Scotland (2005-2006)
Age
≥18 months
< 5 yrs
Question
Response Options
Please indicate how often you and your child
participate in these activities….
How often do you paint or draw together with
your child?
Every day/Most days; Once or twice a week; Once a fortnight;
Once every 1 or 2 months; Once every 3 or 4 months; Once every
6 months; Once a year or less often; Varies too much to say;
Never; Refused
≥18 months
< 5 yrs
How often do you ever play at recognising
letters, words, numbers or shapes with your
child?
Every day/Most days; Once or twice a week; Once a fortnight;
Once every 1 or 2 months; Once every 3 or 4 months; Once every
6 months; Once a year or less often; Varies too much to say;
Never; Refused
≥18 months
< 5 yrs
How often do you use a computer/tablet with
your child for example to play games, draw or
look for information?
Every day/Most days; Once or twice a week; Once a fortnight;
Once every 1 or 2 months; Once every 3 or 4 months; Once every
6 months; Once a year or less often; Varies too much to say;
Never; Refused
≥18 months
< 5 yrs
How often do you look at books with your child
or read stories with him/her?
Every day/Most days; Once or twice a week; Once a fortnight;
Once every 1 or 2 months; Once every 3 or 4 months; Once every
6 months; Once a year or less often; Varies too much to say;
Never; Refused
≥18 months
< 5 yrs
How often do you play indoor or outdoor games
with your child?
Every day/Most days; Once or twice a week; Once a fortnight;
Once every 1 or 2 months; Once every 3 or 4 months; Once every
6 months; Once a year or less often; Varies too much to say;
Never; Refused
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PARENT INVOLEMENT IN LEARNING IN THE HOME
Source: Growing Up in Scotland (2005-2006)
Age
Question
Response Options
Please indicate how often you and your child
participate in these activities….
≥18 months
< 5 yrs
How often do you recite nursery rhymes or sing
songs with your child?
Every day/Most days; Once or twice a week; Once a fortnight;
Once every 1 or 2 months; Once every 3 or 4 months; Once every
6 months; Once a year or less often; Varies too much to say;
Never; Refused
≥18 months
< 5 yrs
How often do you ever take your child to the
library?
Every day/Most days; Once or twice a week; Once a fortnight;
Once every 1 or 2 months; Once every 3 or 4 months; Once every
6 months; Once a year or less often; Varies too much to say;
Never; Refused
PARENT INVOLEMENT IN EDUCATION (5-8 years)
Source: Adapted for parent response from Steinberg et al, 1992
Age
≥ 5 yrs < 12
≥ 5 yrs < 12
≥ 5 yrs < 12
≥ 5 yrs < 12
Question
Response Options
I (or other caregivers) help my child with their homework
when asked.
Never; Sometimes; Usually; Always
I (or other caregivers) know how my child is doing in
school.
I (or other caregivers) go to school programmes and/or
evenings for parents.
Never; Sometimes; Usually; Always
I (or other caregivers) watch my child in sports or
activities at school when the opportunity arises.
Never; Sometimes; Usually; Always
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Never; Sometimes; Usually; Always
RECIPROCAL PARENT-CHILD WARMTH
Source: Alabama Parenting Questionnaire - Short Form (APQ-9) – Positive Parenting Subscale
Age
Question
Response Options
How often do the following happen?
< 12 yrs
1. You let your child know when he or she is
doing a good job with something.
2. You compliment your child after he or she has
done something well
3. You praise your child if he or she behaves well
< 12 yrs
< 12 yrs
Never; Almost never; Sometimes; Often; Always; Don’t know;
Refused.
Never; Almost never; Sometimes; Often; Always; Don’t know;
Refused.
Never; Almost never; Sometimes; Often; Always; Don’t know;
Refused.
FAMILY CONFLICT (IPC)
Source: Q1-3; (SDRG – FRFC)
Age
Question
Response Options
Please tick the box that is most true for your family.
< 12 yrs
1. We argue about the same things in my family over and over.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always;
Refused
< 12 yrs
2. People in my family have serious arguments.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always;
Refused
< 12 yrs
3. People in my family often insult or shout at each other.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always;
Refused
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POOR FAMILY MANAGEMENT
Source: Adapted Early Childhood Longitudinal Study - Birth (ECLS-B)
Age
Question
Response Options
Next are a few questions about the rules or routines
your family may have. In your house, are there rules or
routines about…
≥ 3 yrs < 12
≥ 3 yrs < 12
≥ 3 yrs < 12
≥ 3 yrs < 12
≥ 3 yrs < 12
1. What kinds of foods your child eats?
2. What time your child goes to bed?
3. Which TV programmes your child can watch?
Here are some statements about parenting. Please
answer how much each statement is like you.
4. I teach my child about the consequences of
misbehaviour or breaking the rules.
5. I have little or no difficulty sticking with my rules
regardless of where I am or who I am with.
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Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
Yes; No; No TV in your child’s home; your child does
not watch TV; Don’t know; Refused.
Exactly like me; Very much like me; Somewhat like
me; Not much like me; Not at all like me; Don’t know;
Refused.
Exactly like me; Very much like me; Somewhat like
me; Not much like me; Not at all like me; Don’t know;
Refused.
PARENTAL ATTITUDES FAVOURABLE TO ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Source: Parent adaptation of CtC
Age
Question
Response Options
How wrong do you feel it would be for someone
to…
< 12 yrs
…steal something worth more than £5?
Very Wrong; Wrong; A Little Bit Wrong; Not Wrong
at All; Refused.
< 12 yrs
…draw graffiti, or write things or draw pictures on
buildings or other property (without the owner's
permission)?
Very Wrong; Wrong; A Little Bit Wrong; Not Wrong
at All; Refused.
< 12 yrs
…pick a fight with someone?
Very Wrong; Wrong; A Little Bit Wrong; Not Wrong
at All; Refused.
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PARENT AGGRAVATION
Source: National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) 2007/2011
Age
Question
Response Options
During the past month, how often have you felt…
< 12 yrs
< 12 yrs
< 12 yrs
1. your child is much harder to care for than most
children his or her age?
2. …your child does things that really bother you a
lot?
3. …angry with your child?
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Never; Rarely; Sometimes; Usually; Always; Don't
know; Refused.
Never; Rarely; Sometimes; Usually; Always; Don't
know; Refused.
Never; Rarely; Sometimes; Usually; Always; Don't
know; Refused.
NON-VIOLENT/POSITIVE PARENTAL DISCIPLINE
Source: ICAST-P
Age
Question
Response Options
Please tell me how often in the past year have you used these
methods with your child to teach them the right behaviour or to
address a behaviour problem.
≥ 2 yrs < 12
Explained why something was wrong
Once or twice; 3-5 times; 6-10 times;
more than 10 times; Not in past
year; Never Refused.
≥ 2 yrs < 12
Told him/her to start or stop doing something
Once or twice; 3-5 times; 6-10 times;
more than 10 times; Not in past
year; Never Refused.
Gave him/her something else to do (distracted him or her)
Once or twice; 3-5 times; 6-10 times;
more than 10 times; Not in past
year; Never Refused.
Took away privileges or money, forbade something your child
liked or prohibited him or her from leaving the home
Once or twice; 3-5 times; 6-10 times;
more than 10 times; Not in past
year; Never Refused.
≥ 2 yrs < 12
≥ 2 yrs < 12
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PARENT SOCIAL SUPPORT
Source: National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) 2007; Adapted from LA-FANS
Age
Question
Response Options
The next questions are about the types of support you may
have.
< 12 yrs
1. Is there someone that you can turn to for day-to-day
emotional help with parenting?
Yes; No; Don't know; Refused.
< 12 yrs
2. Suppose you had an emergency in the middle of the night.
Is there someone who could look after your child for a few
hours?
Yes; No; Don't know; Refused.
< 12 yrs
3. What if you had to borrow money to cover your rent or
mortgage payment for one month. Is there someone (other
than your spouse) who you could ask?
Yes; No; Don't know; Refused.
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CURRENT PARENTAL MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULTIES
Source: Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5)
Age
Question
Response Options
The next questions ask about how you
have felt in the past month. How much
of the time during the past month have
you…
< 12 yrs
1. …been a very nervous person?
All of the time; Most of the time; A good bit of the time Some of
the time; A little of the time; None of the time; Don’t know;
Refused.
< 12 yrs
2. …felt so down in the dumps that
nothing could cheer you up?
< 12 yrs
3. …felt calm and peaceful?
All of the time; Most of the time; A good bit of the time Some of
the time; A little of the time; None of the time; Don’t know;
Refused.
All of the time; Most of the time; A good bit of the time Some of
the time; A little of the time; None of the time; Don’t know;
Refused.
< 12 yrs
4. …felt downhearted and blue?
All of the time; Most of the time; A good bit of the time Some of
the time; A little of the time; None of the time; Don’t know;
Refused.
< 12 yrs
5. …been a happy person?
All of the time; Most of the time; A good bit of the time Some of
the time; A little of the time; None of the time; Don’t know;
Refused.
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PARENTAL SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Source: Adapted and modified from CTC for parent response CTC
Age
Question
Response Options
< 12 yrs
How frequently have you smoked cigarettes during
the past month (30 days)?
Not at all; Less than one cigarette per day; One to
five cigarettes per day; About half a packet per
day; About one packet per day; About one and a
half packets per day; Two packets or more per
day; Refused
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions have you had beer, wine, or
spirits during the past month?
0 occasions; 1-2 occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9
occasions 10-19 occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+
occasions; Refused
< 12 yrs
Think back over the last two weeks. How many
times have you had five or more alcoholic drinks in
one session?
None; Once; Twice; 3 to 5 times; 6-9 times; 10 or
more times; Refused
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions (if any) have you used
cannabis during the past month (30 days)?
0 occasions; 1-2 occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9
occasions 10-19 occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+
occasions; Refused
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions (if any) have you used
prescription drugs (for example Codydramol,
OxyContin, Ritalin, Valium, Diazepam) not prescribed
for you by a doctor in the past month (30 days)?
0 occasions; 1-2 occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9
occasions 10-19 occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+
occasions; Refused
< 12 yrs
On how many occasions (if any) have you used other
illegal drugs (such as LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin,
or others) during the past month (30 days)?
0 occasions; 1-2 occasions; 3-5 occasions; 6-9
occasions 10-19 occasions 20-39 occasions; 40+
occasions; Refused
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PARENTAL SUBSTANCE MISUSE
Source: Adapted and modified from CTC for parent response CTC
Age
Question
Response Options
< 12 yrs
In the last 3 months, have you had contact with any
drug and alcohol services?
Got a service from them; Had contact but they
didn’t do anything for me; No contact at all;
Refused
< 12 yrs
In the last 3 months, have you had contact with any
mental health services/clinical
psychologist/psychiatrist in relation to your own health
or well-being?
Got a service from them; Had contact but they
didn’t do anything for me; No contact at all;
Refused
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COMMUNITY RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS
COMMUNITY DISORGANISATION
Source: Communities That Care (CTC) Youth Survey
Age
Question
Response Options
Please select the response that best describes your local area….
< 12 yrs
Crime and/or drug selling.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t
know; Refused.
< 12 yrs
Empty or abandoned buildings.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t
know; Refused.
< 12 yrs
Fights.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t
know; Refused.
< 12 yrs
Graffiti.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t
know; Refused.
< 12 yrs
Insults or attacks based on someone’s religion, ethnicity or
culture
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t
know; Refused.
I feel safe in my local area.
Never; Hardly; Sometimes; Always; Don’t
know; Refused.
< 12 yrs
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COLLECTIVE EFFICACY: SOCIAL COHESION AND INFORMAL SOCIAL CONTROL
Source: Sampson, Raudenbush & Earls, 1997
Age
Question
Response Options
Social Cohesion
< 12 yrs
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements
about your local area?
1. People around here are willing to help their neighbours
< 12 yrs
2. People in my local area can be trusted.
Strongly agree; Agree; Neither agree nor
disagree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Don’t
know; Refused.
Strongly agree; Agree; Neither agree nor
disagree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Don’t
know; Refused.
Informal Social Control
< 12 yrs
< 12 yrs
1. If a group of children in the local area were skipping school and
hanging out on a street corner, how likely is it that your neighbours
would do something about it?
Very likely; Likely; Neither likely nor unlikely;
Unlikely; Very unlikely; Don’t know; Refused.
2. If there was a fight in front of your house and someone was being
beaten or threatened, how likely is it that your neighbours would break
it up?
Very likely; Likely; Neither likely nor unlikely;
Unlikely; Very unlikely; Don’t know; Refused.
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ECONOMIC RISK/PROTECTIVE FACTORS
RELATIVE POVERTY
Source: Socially Perceived Necessities – Breadline Britain Survey
Age
Question This question is about the sorts of things that
Response Options
some families have, but which many people have
difficulty finding money for. Please look at the items on
the following list, and tick whether you can or cannot
afford it or you do not want or need it.
< 12 yrs
A holiday away from home for at least one week a year,
not staying with relatives at their home
< 12 yrs
Have friends or family for a drink or meal at least once a
month
< 12 yrs
Two pairs of all-weather shoes for each adult
< 12 yrs
Enough money to keep your home in a decent state of
repair
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
< 12 yrs
Insurance of the contents of your home
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
< 12 yrs
Regular savings for rainy days or retirement
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
< 12 yrs
Replace or repair broken electrical goods such as a
refrigerator or washing machine
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
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We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
RELATIVE POVERTY…Continued
Source: Socially Perceived Necessities – Breadline Britain Survey
Age
Question This question is about the sorts of things that
Response Options
some families have, but which many people have
difficulty finding money for. Please look at the items on
the following list, and tick whether you can or cannot
afford it or you do not want or need it.
< 12 yrs
Keep your home adequately warm
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
< 12 yrs
Replace any worn out furniture
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
< 12 yrs
A small amount of money to spend each week on
yourself, not on your family
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
< 12 yrs
A hobby or leisure activity
We have this; We would like to have this, but cannot
afford this at the moment; We do not want/need this
at the moment; Refused
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PARENTAL EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Source: Bespoke
Age
< 12 yrs
Question (DEPRIM = YES)
Response Options
We are interested in what you are doing now. Are
you…?
Employed Full-time; Employed part-time; self-employed;
employed full-time and studying; employed part-time and
studying; studying full-time; seeking work/unemployed; full
time foster carer; Not working because: care for a relative;
Not working because: can’t afford childcare; not working
because: house person; not working because: looking for a
course; not working because: disabled/poor health; not
working because; retired; Currently on maternity leave from
pt/ft employment Other; Refused
PARTNER EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Source: Bespoke
Age
< 12 yrs
Question
Response Options
If you live with a partner, we are interested in what
they are doing now. Are they…?
Employed Full-time; Employed part-time; self-employed;
employed full-time and studying; employed part-time and
studying; studying full-time; seeking work/unemployed; full
time foster carer; Not working because: care for a relative;
Not working because: can’t afford childcare; not working
because: house person; not working because: looking for a
course; not working because: disabled/poor health; not
working because; retired; Currently on maternity leave from
pt/ft employment Other I don’t live with/have a partner;
Refused
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HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION
Source: Bespoke
Age /skip
< 12 yrs
< 12 yrs
Question
1. Which of the following best describes your
HIGHEST level of education??
Response Options
a. Left school before 13
b. Left school before 16 (after without qualifications
c. Left school between 15-18 with qualifications
d. Secretarial/technical qualification
e. Teacher training
f. University course not completed
g. Professional qualification without degree
h. Degree
i. Further degree
j. Refused
2. Which of the following best describes your
partners’ HIGHEST level of education? (if you live
with a partner).
a. Left school before 13
b. Left school before 16 without qualifications
c. Further secondary 15-18 with qualifications
d. Secretarial/technical qualification
e. Teacher training
f. University course not completed
g. Professional qualification without degree
h. Degree
i. Further degree
j. No partner/NA
k. Don’t know
l. Refused
.
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OVERCROWDED ACCOMMODATION
Source: Frequently used in survey research
Age
< 12 yrs
Question
Response Options
1. How many rooms are there in your child’s
home? Not including kitchens and bathrooms.
_____ Don’t know; Refused
2. How many people live or stay in your child’s
home most of the time? (The total number should
include your child.)
_____ Don’t know; Refused
< 12 yrs
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SERVICE-USE
SERVICE USE
Source: Bespoke
Age (yrs)
Question
Response Options
Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
< 12
In the last 3 months, has your child had contact
with a specialist medical health professional (e.g.
paediatrician) in relation to a long-term health
condition do not include one off visits to the Doctor
or GP
Has your child ever spent any time in foster care?
< 12
How much time has your child spent in foster care?
Less than one month; 1 to 5 months; 6 to 11 months; More than
1 year but less than 2 years; More than 2 years but less than 3
years; More than 3 years but less than 5 years; More than 5
years; Don’t know; Refused.
< 12
In the last 3 months, have you or your child had
contact with social work in relation to your child’s
health, education, behaviour or general well-being?
Got a service from them; Had contact but they didn’t do anything
for me; No contact at all; Don’t know; Refused
≥ 2 < 12
In the last 3 months, has your child had contact
with a psychologist, psychiatrist or mental health
worker in relation to their health, education,
behaviour or general well-being?
Got a service from them; Had contact but they didn’t do anything
for me; No contact at all; Don’t know; Refused
≥ 2 < 12
In the last 3 months, has your child had contact
with a speech and language therapist?
Got a service from them; Had contact but they didn’t do anything
for me; No contact at all; Don’t know; Refused
≥ 2 < 12
Does your child have an Individualised Educational
Programme (IEP) or Co-ordinated Support Plan
(CSP)?
In the last 3 months, how many times have you
visited a Children’s Centre or Sure Start Centre?
How often does your child go to nursery?
Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused
< 12
<7
<6
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Yes; No; Don’t know; Refused.
None; Once or twice; three to four times; 5 plus times; Refused
Does not attend nursery; once or twice a week; 3 to 4 times a
week; 5 times a week Refused
DEMOGRAPHICS
DEMOGRAPHICS
Age
< 12 yrs
Question
How old are you?
(Interviewer will ask “Can
I take your age please”)
< 12 yrs
< 12 yrs
< 12 yrs
Which of these best
describes your present
situation?
Are you…
Are you the child’s…?
< 12 yrs
What is your ethnicity?
Response Options
____ Years; Don’t know; Refused.
Married, living with your husband, wife or partner; Living with partner, but not married; In
a relationship but living apart; Single; Prefer not to say
Female; Male; Refused.
Biological parent; step-parent; foster parent; adoptive parent; other prefer not to say
White
1. British (English / Welsh/ Scottish/ North Irish
2. Irish
3. Central or Eastern European (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania,
Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia)
4. Western European
5. Any other white background
Mixed
6. White and Black Caribbean
7. White and Black African
8. White and Asian
9. Any other mixed background
Asian / Asian British
10. Indian
11. Pakistani
12. Bangladeshi
13. Any other Asian background
Black or Black British
14. Carabbean
15. African
16. Any other Black background
Other ethnic group
17. Arab
18. Chinese
19. Any other background
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DEMOGRAPHICS (continued)
Question
Response Options
< 12 yrs
Are you a primary caregiver of your child
Yes; No; Don’t Know; Refused
< 12 yrs
Think of where your child lives most of
the time. Which best describes his or her
living situation?
House, flat with parent(s) or family; Residential unit away from parents or
family; Homeless/temporary accommodation; Other living situation;
Refused.
< 12 yrs
Is there somebody else who is (also) a
primary caregiver to your child
Yes; No; Don’t Know; Refused
< 12 yrs
Is English the language most commonly
Now,
which
of thewith
following
people live
spoken
at home
your child?
there with you? Choose all that apply.
Yes; No; Don’t Know; Refused
Age
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DEMOGRAPHICS (continued)
Age
< 9 yrs
< 9 yrs
< 9 yrs
Question
In years and months, how old is your
child?
(e.g. 3 years and 5 months)
What is your child’s date of birth?
Response Options
Years____; Months____; Don’t know; Refused.
Is your child a female or male?
Female; Male; Refused.
< 9 yrs
To which of these ethnic groups do you
consider your child to belong?
_ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _ Don’t know; Refused.
White
1. British (English / Welsh/ Scottish/ North Irish)
2. Irish
3. Central or Eastern European (Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania,
Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia)
4. Western European
5. Any other white background
Mixed
6. White and Black Caribbean
7. White and Black African
8. White and Asian
9. Any other mixed background
Asian / Asian British
10. Indian
11. Pakistani
12. Bangladeshi
13. Any other Asian background
Black or Black British
14. Caribbean
15. African
16. Any other Black background
Other ethnic group
17. Arab
18. Chinese
19. Any other background
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HONESTY
HONESTY QUESTIONS
Age
0 to 8 years
Question
Response Options
How honest were you in filling out this
survey?
I was very honest; I was honest much of the time; I was honest some of
the time; I was honest once in a while; I was not honest at all; Refused
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