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Wraparound Childcare in Primary Schools

The first ever report to examine wraparound childcare provision in primary schools in Northern Ireland. 49% of schools that participated in the study offered some form of provision, however many schools are unable to offer any form of wraparound childcare due to lack of funding.

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Childcare Cost Survey 2011

The survey showed that an average family in the region can pay around £16,000 per year for childcare. Furthermore almost half of the respondents commented that the cost of childcare influenced the hours they worked.

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Childcare for All?

This research report highlights the particular challenges faced by families whose children have a disability and/or special needs in accessing appropriate childcare and employment.

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Childcare Cost Survey 2010

The 2010 Childcare Cost Survey was the first to be carried out in Northern Ireland.   The report presents the costs relating to different types of provision across the six counties.  In addition, it illustrates the particular challenges faced by families in accessing childcare services.

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Sizing Up

Sizing Up is the first independent comparative study of childcare policy within the four regions of the UK, which was carried out in 2010.  The report examines how childcare services and policies have developed in Northern Ireland and how we compare to the rest of the UK.

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