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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2008

Variable Details

VariableProvHol
LabelWhich of the types of childcare does the provider belong to
Responses
1 Nursery school 19
2 Nursery class attached to primary or infants school 2
3 Reception class attached to a primary or infants school 4
4 Special day school or nursery or unit for special educationa 11
5 Day nursery 45
6 Playgroup or pre-school 8
7 Childminder 87
8 Nanny or au pair 17
9 Baby-sitter who came to home 44
10 Breakfast club/After school club on site 9
11 Breakfast club/After school club off site 5
12 Holiday club/scheme 514
13 My ex-husband/wife/partner / the child s other parent 108
14 The child s grandparent(s) 643
15 The child s older brother/sister 67
16 Another relative 133
17 A friend or neighbour 105
18 Other nursery education provider 2
19 Other childcare provider 75
20 Leisure/sport activity 0
-9 23
-8 1
-3 ERROR- provider invalid as not used in Ref week 0
-1 5154
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2008
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