Health-related behaviour questionnaire for parents

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UPDATE: This survey has now closed.

Every three years, Islington Council asks pupils in Years 5, 6, 8 and 10 in schools to complete an anonymous questionnaire about their health and wellbeing. Last year, a related survey was piloted for Islington parents and carers. Please see below for a summary of the key findings:

  • Who took part: 180 parents and carers in Islington took part in the survey. Most responses were from parents of primary‑school children, with the rest from parents of secondary‑school children.
  • Sleep: Most parents felt their children got enough sleep, but worries, anxiety, screen use, homework and neurodiversity made sleep harder for some children.
  • Mental wellbeing: Parents generally felt confident talking to their children about mental wellbeing, but wanted more support with emotions, anxiety, friendships, behaviour and online safety.
  • Physical activity: Parents felt that cost, time, safety and access to activities prevented children from being as active as they would like.
  • Health and services: Most parents said their children brushed their teeth regularly and had seen a dentist, but some families struggled to access NHS dental appointments.
  • Relationships and sex education: Most parents felt this should be taught by both schools and parents, and wanted more support with these conversations.

What happened next?
The findings were shared with schools to help strengthen local approaches, improve support for children and families, and inform future actions.

UPDATE: This survey has now closed.

Every three years, Islington Council asks pupils in Years 5, 6, 8 and 10 in schools to complete an anonymous questionnaire about their health and wellbeing. Last year, a related survey was piloted for Islington parents and carers. Please see below for a summary of the key findings:

  • Who took part: 180 parents and carers in Islington took part in the survey. Most responses were from parents of primary‑school children, with the rest from parents of secondary‑school children.
  • Sleep: Most parents felt their children got enough sleep, but worries, anxiety, screen use, homework and neurodiversity made sleep harder for some children.
  • Mental wellbeing: Parents generally felt confident talking to their children about mental wellbeing, but wanted more support with emotions, anxiety, friendships, behaviour and online safety.
  • Physical activity: Parents felt that cost, time, safety and access to activities prevented children from being as active as they would like.
  • Health and services: Most parents said their children brushed their teeth regularly and had seen a dentist, but some families struggled to access NHS dental appointments.
  • Relationships and sex education: Most parents felt this should be taught by both schools and parents, and wanted more support with these conversations.

What happened next?
The findings were shared with schools to help strengthen local approaches, improve support for children and families, and inform future actions.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Health-related behaviour questionnaire for parents

    Dear parent/carer, 

    We are piloting a survey for parents and carers.


    Any parent or carer with a child attending a primary or secondary school in Islington is invited to complete this survey.


    • This survey is anonymous and will provide useful insights for the school and for the council. 
    • The questions are about your child; with some being about you, your views or your experiences. 
    • All questions are optional.   


    We would really appreciate it if you could complete this survey, it should take roughly 5 to 10 minutes. 

    If you have any questions about this survey or would like a follow-up conversation to discuss an issue in more detail, please contact: healthandwellbeing@islington.gov.uk


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