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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2007

Variable Details

VariableLWhyCW02
LabelReason why provider used in ref week: provider 1
Responses
1 So that I could work 16
2 So that I could look for work 8
3 So that I could study 20
4 So that I could look after the home / other children 34
5 So that I could go shopping / attend an appointment / social 73
6 For my child s educational development 88
7 Because my child likes spending time with/at the provider 126
8 So that my child could take part in a leisure activity 59
9 Other reason 10
10 Because I am soon going to be working 0
11 Because I am soon going to be studying 0
12 So that I could care for a relative/friend/neighbour 1
13 Because I was/am ill 0
14 So that my child and a relative could spend time together 7
15 For my child s social development 5
16 To keep the childcare place 0
17 So that I/we could have a break 2
-9 Don't know 0
-8 Refusal 0
-2 Outlying value removed 0
-1 6687
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2007
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