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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableLWhyC154
LabelLone parent reason why provider used in ref week: provider 10
Responses
-9 Refusal 0
-8 Don't know 0
-1 6706
1 So that I could work 0
2 So that I could look for work 0
3 So that I could study/train 0
4 So that I could look after the home / other children 0
5 So that I could go shopping / attend an appointment / social 0
6 For my child s educational development 1
7 Because my child likes/asked to spend time with/at the provi 0
8 So that my child could take part in a leisure activity 0
9 Other reason 1
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 0
13 Because I was/am ill 0
14 So that my child and a relative could spend time together 0
15 For my child s social development 0
16 To keep the childcare place 0
17 So that I/we could have a break 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2009
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