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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableWhyNB401
LabelWhy have you chosen not to send your children to these activities
Responses
-9 Refusal 0
-8 Don't know 9
-1 5037
1 The activities are full/ could not get a place 38
2 The activities are too expensive/ can't afford it/ other cos 188
3 The activities are not suitable for my children's age 78
4 Children didn't want to go 363
5 Children tried but didn't like it 11
6 I don't need to be away from my children 403
7 I'd rather look after my children at home 237
8 I'd have transport difficulties 23
9 I'd have difficulties combining these activities with work 11
10 The times available are not suitable for me 89
11 One off circumstance 50
12 Other 171
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2009
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