Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2007

Variable Details

VariableImChild4
LabelLet them study their mother-tongue in school? A2-25(d); B2-18(d); D2-18(d)
Question text There has been a lot of debate among teachers about how British schools should cater for children whose parents come from other countries and cultures. Do you think in general that schools with many such children should... allow them to study their mother tongue in school hours? PLEASE TICK ONLY ONE BOX ON EACH LINE.
Responses
1 Yes 393
2 No 2161
9 Not answered 112
-2 Skip, version C 912
-1 No self-completion 546
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2007
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.