THE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES QUESTIONNAIRE - BC SUMMARY REPORT 2023

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. [...] per day 20% Never 24% Fewer than 15 minutes a day 6% No unorganized activities 5% In the last 6 months, days per week the child played outdoors ANSWERED: 4912 6 to 7 days a week 58% 4 to 5 days a week 28% 2 to 3 days a week 12% Once a week or less 2% 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 ris. [...] Look to the questions that you felt were interesting and the results that you expected and didn't expect and ask yourself some key questions: Which data do you have inuence over? What can you do about this?  Which data align with your school's priorities and goals?  Which data align with your school, organization or coalition priorities and goals? Are there resources from the school district, scho.