Research and analysis

Parental perceptions of childcare in England

Research reports on qualitative interviews with parents covering affordability, availability and quality of childcare.

Applies to England

Documents

Details

The July 2022 childcare in England report spoke to parents of children aged 4 and under and covers the:

  • availability of childcare
  • flexibility of childcare
  • affordability of childcare and take up of entitlements
  • quality of childcare

The May 2023 report spoke to the parents of children aged 14 and under and covers:

  • motivations for using childcare
  • perceptions of different types of childcare
  • perceptions of quality
  • childcare funding and the cost of living
  • Family Hubs

Updates to this page

Published 4 July 2022
Last updated 25 May 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added 'Childcare in England: parental motivations for use, decision-making and perceptions of quality - May 2023'.

  2. First published.

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