Avalon Project - Student Baseline Survey

Avalon Project - Student Baseline Survey
Student Starting Point Survey
Why we ask these questions: We want to understand how learning feels for you right now, what you want to achieve, and how we can support you at Avalon. There are no right or wrong answers. Please answer as honestly as you can.
For Questions 1-30, choose ONE answer: Very true for me / Mostly true for me / Mostly not true for me / Not true for me
Student information
Student name:

First NameLast Name
Avalon pathway:
1. HOW LEARNING FEELS FOR ME
1. I usually feel okay about being in education or training.
2. Learning can be a good experience for me.
3. I often feel that education is not really for me.
2. WHAT I THINK I CAN DO
4. I can learn new things when they are explained in a way that works for me.
5. I am capable of doing good work.
6. I often think other students can learn things better than I can.

3. HOW I SEE MYSELF AS A LEARNER
7. I can be proud of the work I do.
8. I see myself as someone who can succeed in learning.
9. When I struggle with work, I can feel like I am not good enough.
4. GETTING READY TO LEARN
10. I can get myself ready to learn.
11. I can concentrate long enough to get a task done.
12. I often find it hard to get started with learning.
5. WORKING WITH STAFF
13. I can trust staff to help me when I need it.
14. I feel comfortable asking staff for help.
15. I can talk to staff when something is getting in the way of my learning.

6. EFFORT AND MOTIVATION
16. Doing well in education or training matters to me.
17. I try to do my work as well as I can.
18. I want to develop skills and qualifications for my future.
7. WHEN LEARNING IS DIFFICULT
19. I can keep trying when work gets difficult.
20. If I make a mistake, I can try again.
21. When something is hard, I often want to give up.
8. ATTENDANCE
22. Being there regularly is important.
23. I can usually get myself to education or training when I am expected to be there.
24. Missing a day of education does not really matter.

9. GETTING WORK DONE
25. I can get started when I know what I need to do.
26. I usually try to finish work that I start.
27. I can ask for help or try another way when I get stuck.
10. PRACTICAL LEARNING
28. Practical learning helps me show what I can do.
29. I feel confident learning by making, building or doing practical tasks.
30. I am interested in learning to use tools, equipment and materials safely.
STARTING AVALON
31. How are you feeling about starting Avalon?
32. What are you most looking forward to at Avalon? Choose up to 3.

Having a different experience from school / I'm not sure yet / Something else
YOUR FUTURE
33. Do you know what you would like to do after school or your current programme?
34. What might you be interested in doing next? Choose up to 3.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE FOR YOU
35. What would make Avalon successful for you? Choose up to 3.
36. What is the MAIN thing you want to achieve while you are at Avalon?A few words is enough.
HELPING YOU DO WELL
37. What would help us support you well at Avalon? Choose anything that would help.

What helps you learn and feel comfortable? (Select all that apply)
38. Is there anything you are worried about before starting Avalon?
39. If you answered 'Yes - I'd like to tell you', please tell us what you are worried about.You only need to write as much as you want to.
Thank you. Your answers will help us understand what you want from Avalon and how we can support you.
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