Children in Scotland Magazine Survey

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* 1. How often do you read the Children in Scotland magazine?

I always read the magazine, and take the time to read it fully

I always try to read the magazine, but don’t always read it fully

I read the magazine if I can, but don’t always manage

I rarely read the magazine

My organisation subscribes to the magazine, but I don’t read it

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* 2. If you would like to read the magazine regularly but currently do not, which of these options best describes the barrier?

I’m very busy at work and just don’t have the time

I have enough time, but the content is not of interest/relevance

I have a little time, but find the articles too long to be able to read much

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* 3. What do you like most about the magazine?

The latest news section

Features on the latest campaigns and research

Comment and opinion pieces from children’s sector professionals

Articles about the work of projects and organisations supporting children and young people

Articles written by children and young people themselves

Photo features and other accessible content

The general look and design of the magazine

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What value does the magazine bring to your work?

It makes me feel connected to what’s going on across the country

It keeps me up to date on policy issues of relevance to my work

It reminds me of the reasons why I do what I do (whether through stories of young people whose lives have been changed by support, through the pressing issues being highlighted etc.)

It gives me and my colleagues a better understanding of what we could be working on, and puts us in touch with new people and organisations who are working on similar issues to us

It offers a chance to learn about issues I don’t come across in my own work

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What do you think about the design of the magazine (this can include anything about the way the magazine looks – from the front cover to the way articles look on the page, to the mix of colours and photos inside). Both positive and negative feedback is welcome!

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* 6. What do you think about the content inside the magazine (for example, are the articles interesting, are we getting the balance/length right, or is there something you feel we’re missing?)

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* 7. Do you like the idea of ‘themed’ issues of the magazine (for example, an issue dedicated to exploring the theme of early years, or education).

Yes

No, I prefer a mix of content

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* 8. The ‘Teabreak’ page at the back of our magazine includes a participation activity. Have you ever tried these activities out with a group of young people you work with?

Yes

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* 9. Is there anything we could be doing to make the magazine more accessible (this could include the style of writing, the way content appears on the page or the colours and images we use).

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* 10. Our magazines are usually around 30 pages long. How does that feel to you?

Too short

About the right length

Too long

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* 11. Is 6 editions a year:

the right amount

too many

If too many, how many issues would you like to receive across the year?

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* 12. Is there anything else you’d like to say about the Children in Scotland magazine?

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* 13. If you would like to enter our prize draw to win a place at an event or training course of your choice, please leave your details below.

Full name

Organisation

Contact email

Contact telephone number

Thank you for completing this survey. If you have any questions please get in touch at lclark@childreninscotland.org.uk

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