Children and Young People's Services

Technique

Poole Opinion Panel.

Results

We asked you about your satisfaction with the range of services for children and young people. Over 75% of residents are satisfied with education and play areas

• primary education (83%)
• pre-school education (82%)
• play areas (81%)
• secondary education (77%)
• further education (75%)

Residents were least satisfied with the range (36%) and quality (38%) of activities for children aged 13 to 19. 

Respondents told us that of the 26 outcomes of the Children and Young People's Plan they felt were most important. The 5 most important outcomes were:

• achieve to the best of their ability and enjoy learning new things (44%)
• get a good job that earns them a living (41%)
• feel safe where they live and in school (40%)
• enjoy regular exercise and eat healthy food (38%)
• avoid getting drunk, smoking or taking drugs (38%)

Parents prioritised the following outcomes:

• achieve to the best of their ability and enjoy learning new things (52%)
• feel safe where they live and in school (50%)
• feel good about themselves and be emotionally strong (44%)
• enjoy regular exercise and eat healthy food (38%)
• get a good job that earns them a living (36%)
• develop self-confidence and cope with changes (34%)

Rachel Folley, Children's and Young Peoples Services, "it's important that parents' views are a key input to strategic planning for Children Services". Council data and the views of stakeholders including children and young people and POPs parents/grandparents identified priorities include: child poverty, mental health and emotional well-being, tackling inequalities, social links and relationship and family issues.