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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Use, Views and Experiences, 2004

Variable Details

VariableCWhyCWb
LabelFirst reason given for using provider 1
Responses
1 So that I could work 1557
2 So that my husband/ wife/ partner could work 79
3 So that I could look for work 26
4 So that my husband/ wife/ partner could look for work 8
5 So that I could study 93
6 So that my husband/ wife/ partner could study 6
7 So that I could look after the home / other children 284
8 So that I could go shopping / attend an appointment / social 402
9 For my child s educational development 1146
10 Because my child likes spending time with/at the provider 209
11 So that my child could take part in a leisure activity 163
12 Other reason 72
13 Because I am soon going to be working 0
14 Because I am soon going to be studying 0
15 So that I could care for a relative/friend/neighbour 1
16 Because I was/am ill 6
17 So that my child and a relative could spend time together 11
18 For my child s social development 6
19 To keep the childcare place 3
20 So that I/we could have a break 4
98 Refusal 0
99 Don t Know 1
Sysmiss 3725
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Use, Views and Experiences, 2004
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