| Description | The report is based on findings for analysis of the Scottish Household Survey childcare questions. Analyses in the report look at differences in childcare arrangements, satisfaction with childcare and reasons for using childcare in relation to demographic characteristics of households and examines whether satisfaction with childcare varies with the type of childcare provider used |
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| ISBN | 0 7559 6121 8 (Web Only) |
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| Website Publication Date | June 30, 2006 |
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TNS System Three Social Research
ISBN 0 7559 6121 8 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Executive Summary
Introduction
Summary of Findings
Reasons for Using Childcare
Key Issues
Chapter One Background and Introduction
Background
Data and Analyses
Definitions of Demographic Variables used in the Analyses
Structure of the Report
Chapter Two Use of and Predictors of Childcare
Introduction
Types of Childcare Providers Used
Demographic Factors Predicting the use of Childcare
Children Receiving Childcare
Children not Receiving Childcare
Summary
Chapter Three Formal and Informal Childcare
Introduction
Predictors of Children Receiving Informal Childcare Only
Predictors of Children Receiving Formal Childcare Only
Children Receiving Both Formal and Informal Childcare
Comparing Formal and Informal Childcare
Summary
Chapter Four use of Different Types of Childcare
Introduction
Predictors of Children Attending Nurseries or Playgroups
Pre-school Education
Predictors of Children Receiving out of School Care
Children Being Cared for by Registered Childminder
Children Cared for by Parents' Friends
Children Receiving Childcare from Relatives
Summary
Chapter Five Reasons for Using Childcare
Reasons for Using Different Types of Childcare
The Characteristics of those Giving Different Reasons for use of Childcare
Summary
Chapter Six Parental Views on Quality and Suitability of Childcare
Introduction
Satisfaction with Childcare Provision
Predictors of Satisfaction with Childcare
Suitability and Convenience of Childcare
Accessibility and Convenience of Childcare
Affordability of Childcare
Payment for Informal Childcare
Available Information
Demand for Childcare
Summary
Annex 1 SHS Childcare Module Questions
Annex 2 Details of Regression Analysis and Output Tables
The views expressed in the report are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Scottish Executive or any other organisation(s) by which the author(s) is/are employed.
The Scottish Executive is making this research report available on-line in order to provide access to its contents for those interested in the subject. The Executive commissioned the research but has not exercised editorial control over the report.
This report is accompanied by "Research Findings No. 18: Scottish Household Survey Analytical Topic Report 2006: Childcare Module".
Both reports are published by Information and Analytical Services Division, Scottish Executive Education Department, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ. If you have any enquiries about these reports please contact the Dissemination Officer on 0131-244-0316.
Both reports were published in June 2006, and were web only.
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