INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEQ WHAT IS THE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES QUESTIONNAIRE (CHEQ)? The CHEQ is used to gather information on children's experiences in their early environments prior to kindergarten. [...] To better understand this variability, a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia’s Human Early Learning Partnership, in collaboration with educators, parents/caregivers and community stakeholders from across British Columbia, developed the CHEQ to measure the experiences of children prior to kindergarten. [...] Information collected using the CHEQ is both comprehensive and actionable, and can be used to ensure that children have the opportunities and experiences they need to learn and grow. [...] The data in this report are a summary of the responses parents/caregivers provided for kindergarten children from this neighbourhood in the current academic year. [...] per day 12% Never 30% Fewer than 15 minutes a day 8% No unorganized activities 0% In the last 6 months, days per week the child played outdoors ANSWERED: 54 6 to 7 days a week 48% 4 to 5 days a week 41% 2 to 3 days a week 7% Once a week or less 4% Never 0% Degree to which the child likes to take risks while playing In the last 6 months, frequency the child has had the chance outside to take risks.
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