Academic Focus and Engagement Survey

The Academic Focus and Engagement Survey is a new tool designed to explore students’ experiences in school, specifically focusing on their ability to concentrate in lessons and how engaged they feel with their learning.

What does the survey cover?
The survey is divided into two key areas:

• Academic Focus: 8 statements that assess concentration, such as staying on task, managing distractions, and focusing on teacher explanations.
• Engagement: 5 questions that look at students’ excitement for lessons, willingness to participate, and interest in discussing schoolwork outside of class.

Why was this survey created?
This survey is part of a pilot project with Essex LEA and Yondr, an organisation that helps schools tackle mobile phone distractions without needing to confiscate devices. By gathering insights from this survey, schools can better understand how reducing phone usage might improve focus and engagement.

Why is this important?
The role of mobile phones in schools is a growing topic of discussion - countries like Australia are even banning social media for under 16s. With this survey, we aim to contribute meaningful data to the debate, giving schools a way to measure and improve how students focus and engage in the classroom.

This survey isn’t just about identifying challenges; it’s about empowering schools to create environments where students can thrive academically.

Ready to learn more? Access the survey today and explore how we can better support focus and engagement in schools.

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