Survey Responses


We received 137 responses to the survey, comparable to the numbers received from our 2010 and 2011 surveys. We gave respondents the opportunity to add comments to many of the questions; these totalled more than 40 pages. The comments we have included in our report are, as far as possible, a balanced reflection of the responses – good and not so good – against each question.


A summary of the responses to some of these key themes is: Question


Do you think the provision of appropriate childcare is fundamentally an MoD or Local Authority Responsibility?


The most challenging thing about the current childcare provision is…


Summary of Responses


In 2015, 34% believe the MOD should be responsible, double the number in 2011


Although ‘Cost/Value for money’ has been the most cited challenge in all 3 surveys, the 2015 survey response sees a significant rise in the number of respondents who feel cost is the biggest challenge – 56%.


If we had the choice and could afford it, our preference for childcare would be…


I/we currently require childcare for:


I/We currently pay the following (total) amount per week for childcare provision:


I/We are registered for the Childcare Voucher Scheme managed by Sodexo:


Is childcare a barrier to employment for the non-serving parent in your family?


When moving to this area, our MAIN source of information on childcare was:


In 2015 ‘Full time nursery’ has overtaken ‘Parent at home’ which was top in the 2010 & 2011 surveys


Generally, the requirement for childcare is all day (i.e. standard working/office hours)


There is an 11% rise in those who pay more than £250 per week. And 30% of respondents are paying more than £200 per week.


20% of respondents still don’t know about childcare vouchers, which could save people up to £900 pa.


61% of respondents believe childcare to be a barrier to spouse/partner employment


There is a 10% drop in sourcing the HIVE when it comes to gathering information on childcare


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