Research and analysis

Childminding profession: challenges and opportunities

Findings from qualitative interviews with active and former childminders in England.

From:
Department for Education
Published
15 December 2022

Applies to England

Documents

Voices from the childminding profession: perceptions on challenges and opportunities

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-437-7, DfE-RR1287

PDF, 540 KB, 62 pages

Details

This report presents findings from 33 qualitative interviews with active childminders and former childminders. The research looked at 4 areas:

  • bureaucratic challenges
  • reasons for leaving the profession
  • childminder agencies (CMAs)
  • childminding assistants

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Published 15 December 2022

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