Parent & Carer Survey

Growing Up in a Hotter Bradford

About this survey

Summers in the UK are becoming warmer, raising questions about how well our neighbourhoods support children to play outdoors, stay active and remain comfortable during hot weather.

This short survey asks parents and carers across Bradford District about their children’s access to parks, playgrounds, green spaces, shade and water-based recreation.

The responses will contribute to an evidence report examining children’s local environments, alongside existing government, public-health and environmental data.

The survey should take approximately 5 minutes.

Responses are anonymous. Please do not provide your name, address or any other information that could identify you or your child.

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About your family

Do you live within Bradford District?*

Are you the parent or carer of at least one child aged 15 or under?*

What are the ages of the children you care for?

Select all that apply.

What is the first part of your home postcode?

For example: BD1, BD5, BD20 or LS29. This will only be used to understand differences between broad areas of Bradford District. Please do not provide your full postcode or address.

Your local neighbourhood

Which of the following can you comfortably reach from your home on foot with your child or children?

Select all that apply.

Approximately how long does it normally take you to walk with your child to the outdoor place you use most often?

How would you normally travel to the outdoor place your child uses most often?

Overall, how satisfied are you with the outdoor places available for children within a 10-minute walk of your home?

Hot weather and shade

Thinking about the outdoor place your child uses most often, how much shade is normally available?

10.

During very hot or sunny weather, does the temperature or lack of shade affect how long your child spends playing outdoors?

11.

During very hot weather, have you ever left, avoided or shortened a visit to a playground, park or other outdoor space because there was not enough shade?

12.

When the weather is very hot, where would you most commonly take your child to play or cool down?

Select up to three.

Select up to 3

13.

Compared with cooler weather, does your child spend less time being physically active during very hot weather?

Water play and cooling

14.

Do you know of a free-to-use outdoor water-play facility that you could reasonably take your child to?

Examples might include a splash pad, paddling pool or interactive water-play area.

15.

During hot weather, would you be more likely to visit a local park or playground if it included free water play?

16.

What, if anything, currently makes it difficult for your family to access suitable outdoor recreation during hot weather?

Select all that apply.

Your home environment

17.

Does your household have access to private outdoor space where your child can play?

18.

During very hot weather, how easy is it to keep your home at a comfortable temperature for your child?

Priorities for Bradford

19.

If Bradford could make improvements to children’s outdoor spaces, which THREE would make the biggest difference to your family?

Select up to three.

Select up to 3

20.

How important do you think it is that new or refurbished children’s play areas are designed to remain usable during increasingly hot summers?

21.

Is there a particular place or neighbourhood in Bradford District where you think children’s access to parks, shade, outdoor play or places to cool down could be improved?(optional)

22.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your family’s experience of outdoor play during hot weather?(optional)

Receive a copy of the report

23.

Would you like to receive a copy of the report when it is published?

Data protection

Your survey responses are anonymous. If you choose to receive a copy of the report and provide an email or postal address, that contact information will be used solely to send you a copy of the published report. It will not be linked to your survey answers, shared with any third party, or used for marketing. We will retain your contact details only until the report has been delivered, after which they will be deleted. You may request deletion of your details at any time by contacting info@blueridge-group.co.uk. Blueridge Group Ltd is the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR.

About this research

Blueridge Group is an independent management, data and environmental consultancy. The Growing Up in a Hotter Britain research programme is conducted independently and is not commissioned by, affiliated with, or endorsed by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council or any other local or national government body. The work is undertaken out of local and national interest in children’s experience of climate and the built environment.

By submitting this survey you confirm that you have read and understood the statements above.

Thank you

Thank you for contributing to the Growing Up in a Hotter Britain report.

The survey is intended to understand residents\u2019 experiences and priorities. It does not assume that any particular intervention is appropriate for every neighbourhood.