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Research results national parent panel

Since 2017 we have been researching what parents think about different themes in education in the Netherlands. For example, about the mobile phone ban, quality of education, school advice, exams, or tailored education. On this page you will find an overview of the research results.

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February 4, 2026 10:55 am

Toilets at school

Pooping at school? Most children do not do that.

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January 10, 2026 10:23 am

Parents about winter weather

This is how many schools closed during the snow in January

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December 11, 2025 8:57 am

Paying for tutoring

Parents with a migration background pay more often for tutoring

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December 2, 2025 2:33 pm

School Costs And Parent Contribution

Parents are getting better informed about rules around parent contribution.

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October 27, 2025 9:54 am

Education in politics

Most parents have no idea which political party has the best education plans.

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September 17, 2025 9:48 am

Student Transport 2025

Many parents are still unhappy about the transport of their children to special education.

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August 23, 2025 9:51 am

Delivery of school books 2025

Also this year many students must start the school year with an incomplete book package.

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August 11, 2025 1:36 pm

Treats at primary school

Treats at school: most parents can choose what their child brings for treats.

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May 27, 2025 4:40 pm

Mobile phone research 2025

Since last year, the mobile phone ban at schools applies. Parents and children are more positive about this ban.

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December 10, 2024 3:36 pm

Reading aloud

End the day? Read aloud for a while! Two thirds of parents asked read to their child every day.

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November 7, 2024 10:11 am

Social media

Parents often let their child use social media between 10 and 12 years old. How do you feel about this?

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October 22, 2024 9:52 am

Parent friendliness

A parent friendly school looks at the communication between teachers, your child and you as a parent, according to 698 parents from the Landelijk Ouderpanel.

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September 27, 2024 9:43 am

Secondary school transition test and central registration week

This year there was a secondary school transition test and a central registration week for the first time. How did it go?

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September 10, 2024 12:31 pm

Delivery of school books

40% of parents say in this quick poll of 23 August that their child has not yet received the school books.

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May 10, 2024 9:48 am

Educational Quality

Parents Are Worried About The Quality Of Education.

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May 1, 2024 10:57 am

Digital learning tools

69% Of parents find the cost for digital learning tools too high.

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April 30, 2024 9:43 am

Performance pressure among children ouderpanel onderzoek

Performance pressure has big effects on children's wellbeing. 40% of parents surveyed see their child experiences performance pressure.

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April 16, 2024 12:07 pm

Staat van de Ouder 2024: Ode to the Parent

Despite the challenges in education, parents have been positive about the relationship with school for years.

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February 18, 2024 2:41 pm

Phone research 2024

Since 1 January 2024 the phone ban applies at secondary schools. Parents are more positive about this new rule.

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October 30, 2023 11:16 am

Research report primary school choice

Parents want more choice in schools within their own town. This appears from our research on primary school choice among our Landelijk Ouderpanel.

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August 3, 2023 2:28 pm

Monitor tailored education mbo

Parents are generally happy with the quality of education at mbo. However, many areas can improve.

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July 6, 2023 1:13 pm

Monitor mbo

Parents are generally satisfied with the quality of education at mbo. Still, there is room for improvement in many areas.

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July 2, 2023 2:19 pm

Mobile phone study 2023

A ban on mobile phones in class can get support from a majority of parents.

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June 1, 2023 1:52 pm

Staat Van De Medezeggenschapsraad

School participation council members positive about their role

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June 1, 2023 1:51 pm

Staat van de Ouder 2023

Parents Are More Positive About Contact With The Teacher.

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May 23, 2023 1:30 pm

Parents often do not know what school does when child is absent

Many parents say school does not take action when their child is absent for a long time

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March 1, 2023 11:01 am

Parents divided over healthy school lunch

How do parents feel about schools offering a healthy lunch? Opinions are divided: 44% support and 38% oppose.

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December 12, 2022 10:59 am

Parents concerned about 12% lesson dropout in secondary education

No less than 12% of lessons in secondary education fall out. Parents are very concerned about this.

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December 12, 2022 10:59 am

Parents worried about 12% lesson cancellation in secondary education

As much as 12% of lessons in secondary education are canceled. Parents are very worried about this.

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November 17, 2022 3:28 pm

Use of Npo funds unclear to parents

What do parents see of the national program education? And do they actually know it exists?

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November 17, 2022 3:28 pm

Use of NPO funds unclear for parents

What do parents see from the National Program Education? And do they actually know it exists?

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November 11, 2022 12:17 pm

Monitor Tailored Education

What parents currently think of tailored education? We have asked. See the results here.

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October 10, 2022 2:56 pm

Research report on school accommodation

A child spends quite a lot of time at school and also in the school building. That is why it is important that the school building is in good condition

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September 27, 2022 1:24 pm

Bullying And Social Safety At School

More than half of the parents say their child is bullied. Parents see bullying as a serious problem.

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May 10, 2022 3:51 pm

School Holidays

We wanted to know if parents think school holidays should change so students miss as few lessons as possible.

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May 8, 2022 4:27 pm

Staat van de Ouder 2022

Parents do not want three-year broad first-year classes with children of all levels in one class. This appears from the research De Staat van de Ouder 2022.

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March 28, 2022 4:37 pm

Student transport

Trips for student transport can be too long, drivers change too often and the situation in the bus can even be unsafe. This is clear from our research.

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March 28, 2022 11:43 am

Corona and mbo

Although physical lessons have long been possible again, many mbo institutions still stick to online education according to parents.

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February 15, 2022 2:11 pm

Corona and education iii

What do parents think about easing the corona measures at school? We researched it.

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December 13, 2021 2:03 pm

Corona and education ii

In this study we looked at what parents think about bringing forward the Christmas holiday and other corona measures at school.

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November 25, 2021 12:25 pm

Corona And Education I

We investigated how parents see the rising number of infections and the measures taken at school.

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November 11, 2021 12:13 pm

Use of teaching methods

We asked parents for their opinion on the teaching methods used at school. We wanted to know how they see the role of publishers.

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October 25, 2021 11:38 am

School costs

We wanted to know from parents how much they pay for school costs and if the school explains what the money is spent on.

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September 20, 2021 12:21 pm

Information For Central Participation Council Parents About NP Education

We Asked Parents from the Central participation council and focus group of the Landelijk Ouderpanel if they are involved enough with the NP Education.

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June 6, 2021 12:38 pm

Learning Delay And Wellbeing During Corona Times

According To Parents, Learning Delays During The Corona Period Are Not So Bad. Many Parents Are Worried About Social Development.

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May 14, 2021 12:37 pm

Exam in corona time

Most parents find the exam preparation sufficient despite corona measures. Many parents are happy that it continues.

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April 28, 2021 12:38 pm

Guidance In School Absence

Parents find a talk with school important when their child skips school. And want to be treated as an equal partner.

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April 27, 2021 4:39 pm

Corona measures in education

Despite concerns about corona, a quarter of parents are not willing to have their child tested in case of a positive corona case in the class.

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April 14, 2021 5:04 pm

Staat van de Ouder 2021

Parents want smaller classes on a large scale. Large classes can reduce fun, teaching quality, and safety according to parents.

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January 18, 2021 5:08 pm

Effect of corona on school advice and first-year students

Due to school closure, many children missed lessons according to parents. Many parents fear a low school advice because of this.

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October 29, 2020 3:16 pm

Childcare and connection between after school care and school

Most parents are satisfied with the way they arranged care for their children.

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October 28, 2020 2:14 pm

Corona measures secondary education

Schools do not have to close according to parents. But the worries about the risk of infection at school are growing.

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August 31, 2020 2:45 pm

Corona measures in primary and secondary education

The majority of parents do not support extra corona measures at school. A face mask causes resistance.

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