Survey for primary pupils
Playtimes and lunchtimes
For children in Years 3 to 6, best run in the spring or after a change to lunchtime supervision: who they play with, what there is to do, feeling safe outside, the lunch hall and how adults help when things go wrong. It shows you what to change at break and lunch. About 4 minutes to complete.
What respondents read first
We want to know what playtimes and lunchtimes are like for you, so we can make them better. It takes about 4 minutes. There are no right or wrong answers. You can skip a question. Nobody will know who said what. We only show answers from groups of 5 or more children. If you write something that makes us worried about you or another child, a grown-up whose job is to keep children safe (the safeguarding lead) will read it. They will not know it was you, so they cannot come and find you. If you need help, tell a grown-up you trust, like your teacher.
How anonymity works in this survey
- The school cannot see who answered. Nothing is reported until 10 people have answered.
- A group, such as one role or one year group, is shown only when 5 or more people in it have answered. Smaller groups are hidden.
- An answer chosen by fewer than 5 people is hidden, along with enough others that it cannot be worked out by subtraction.
- Written comments appear only once 10 people have answered.
The questions
Numbered in the order respondents see them.
Respondents choose
Which year are you in?
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6
This places each answer in a group for the report. It is the only question about the person answering.
Playtime and lunch14
- Question 1.
Playtime is a happy time for me.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 2.
Lunchtime is a happy time for me.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 3.
I have someone to play with at playtime.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 4.
I can join in a game if I want to.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 5.
There are fun things to do at playtime.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 6.
There is enough space to play.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 7.
There is a quiet place I can go at playtime.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 9.
Adults help if there is a problem at playtime.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 10.
The lunchtime adults are kind to me.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 11.
I would tell a lunchtime adult if I was upset.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 12.
The lunch hall is calm.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 13.
I have enough time to eat my lunch.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 14.
I enjoy my lunch at school.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 17.
What would make playtime better?
Write your own answer
Safety1
- Question 8.
I feel safe on the playground.
Yes, not sure or no
Kindness and bullying2
- Question 15.
Adults help us sort out fallouts.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 16.
I know how to make friends again after we fall out.
Yes, not sure or no
Free to run. The full report is £149.
Running it is free and gives you the headline result, with strengths and priorities. The full report adds every chart, comments grouped into themes and briefing slides.
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