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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableWhyB402
LabelWhich items best describes reasons you would be lkely to use activities
Responses
1 So that I could work/ work longer hours 3
2 So that my husband/ wife/ partner could work 13
3 So that I could study/ train 9
4 So that my husband/ wife/ partner could study/ train 0
5 So that I could look after the home / other children 2
6 So that I could go shopping / attend an appointment / social 10
7 For my child s educational development 25
8 For my child s social development 39
9 For my child s enjoyment 28
10 Other reason 1
-9 Don't know 0
-8 Refusal 0
-1 6946
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2008
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