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Parents Survey - childcare and out of school provision 2022
This survey is now closed.
The survey asked parents/carers of children aged 0-14, and parents/carers of children a disability aged 0-18, about their experiences of using childcare, finding childcare and Early Years funded childcare. In addition to their survey response, they could also provide additional ideas or comments on the Ideas Board below.
The Parents Survey for 2023 is live from 26 June to 1 September 2023. You can find more information here.
This survey is now closed.
The survey asked parents/carers of children aged 0-14, and parents/carers of children a disability aged 0-18, about their experiences of using childcare, finding childcare and Early Years funded childcare. In addition to their survey response, they could also provide additional ideas or comments on the Ideas Board below.
Please ensure you complete the survey as your main method of giving us your views. Any additional ideas or comments you'd like to contribute can be added here. Thank you for your participation, it's much appreciated.
Parents Survey - childcare and out of school provision 2022 has finished this stage
This survey is open for contributions from 17 November 2021.
Under Review
Parents Survey - childcare and out of school provision 2022 has finished this stage
The survey will close at midnight on 12 January 2022. The Research and Consultation Team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
Parents Survey - childcare and out of school provision 2022 is currently at this stage
The final outcomes of the survey will be documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.