What the Children Think

138 respondents indicated that they had asked the children what they thought about `better' and/or `more' ECE. This enquiry yielded a wide range of responses, and several respondents noted that children had difficulty understanding the question. Others modified it and asked the question in language that their children used regularly.

The two most frequent responses each mentioned by 40 children (10%) were firstly, ideas for equipment or resources, and secondly, a wish to attend their ECS more often.

32 children (8%) commented positively on the activities or the toys at their ECS.

26 children (7%) mentioned that they would like more time with a specific adult at their ECS.

Another theme 19 responses (5%) from children was that the ECS provided the opportunity to explore or do different things.