Themed Evidence Gathering
Continuing our programme of themed evidence- gathering, the RAF FF opted to run the following workshops/surveys in 2011, supplemented for the first time by online versions of the surveys in the hope of reaching more RAF family members:
The RAF Way of Life Specifically designed to inform the AFPRB. Questions covered satisfaction with pay award and allowances package; causes and extent of debt; separation as a result of operations; work/life balance; quality of life in the RAF and new questions this year on pensions, reflecting concerns raised during 2010 and a view that personnel were beginning to take more notice of pensions issues.
A separate version of this survey was provided for Reservists and also covered feedback on the Future Reserves 2020 Report.
The Impact of the SDSR and Armed Forces Covenant A brand new survey written in early 2011 to measure the impact of the SDSR Announcements; views on redundancy; the impact of the Allowances Review and personnel’s motivation to serve. A few questions were included on the launch of the Armed Forces Covenant to test awareness levels but it is probably too soon to measure any impact of commitments made.
Future Accommodation A continuation of the 2010 survey but updated to include questions provided by the Future Accommodation Project Team. This survey was shared with the other Families Federations so that data could be gathered from all three Services. As in 2010, the aim of this workshop was to explore aspects of home ownership and
accommodation issues. Questions covered whether or not the MoD should continue to provide SFA; should SFA allocations policies change; what motivates personnel to buy a house; what aspects of living in SFA/SLA personnel enjoy most/least, etc. This survey resulted in a bespoke report, which is enclosed separately.
Childcare A continuation of the 2010 workshop, augmenting Air Cmd’s work in this area. Questions covered preferences for childcare; cost; distance; choice; how much childcare is required, when, and for how many children.
Employment & Training Opportunities for Family Members A continuation of the 2010 workshop. Questions covered impact of RAF mobility on employment and training; transfer of Civil Service employment; CRB clearances; transfer of training; barriers to employment.
Definition of Family A continuation of the 2010 workshop aimed at informing MoD’s future policy on what constitutes a modern family. Questions covered motivation towards marriage/civil partnership; management of lone parents; access to children of divorced parents; care of elderly parents; young adults still living with serving personnel; recognition of partners.
Youth A continuation of the 2010 trial. This survey is aimed at 11-17 year old children of military parents and explores their attitudes to changing schools, deployment of parents, and their satisfaction levels with local facilities.
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