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Childcare Module

Questions 12

childcare_ip8.wrkch2a

Childcare used

Type: multichoice

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: WE ARE INTERESTED IN ALL CHILDCARE USED WHETHER IT IS REGULAR OR OCCASIONAL, FORMAL OR INFORMAL CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Wrkch1a = 2 | Wrkch1c = 1 | Wrkch1c = 2First thinking about during school term-time. What are your usual arrangements for looking after [CHILD NAME]?(Wrkch1a = 1 & Wrkch1c = 3) | (Wrkch1a = DK|REF)What are your usual arrangements for looking after [CHILD NAME]?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0No childcare/nursery useh_wrkch2a0 (h_childcare_ip) mc no childcare/nursery use
1Nursery school or classh_wrkch2a1 (h_childcare_ip) mc nursery school or class
2SE needs Sch/nurseryh_wrkch2a2 (h_childcare_ip) mc se needs sch/nursery
3Day nursery or crecheh_wrkch2a3 (h_childcare_ip) mc day nursery or creche
4Playgroup or pre-schoolh_wrkch2a4 (h_childcare_ip) mc playgroup or pre-school
5Childminderh_wrkch2a5 (h_childcare_ip) mc childminder
6Nanny/carer in homeh_wrkch2a6 (h_childcare_ip) mc nanny/carer in home
7Baby-sitter in homeh_wrkch2a7 (h_childcare_ip) mc baby-sitter in home
8B'fast/after sch club at school/nurseryh_wrkch2a8 (h_childcare_ip) mc b'fast/after sch club at school/nursery
9B'fast/after sch club o/s school/nurseryh_wrkch2a9 (h_childcare_ip) mc b'fast/after sch club o/s school/nursery
10Holiday club/schemeh_wrkch2a10 (h_childcare_ip) mc holiday club/scheme
11Ex/non-res parenth_wrkch2a11 (h_childcare_ip) mc ex/non-res parent
12Child's grandparent(s)h_wrkch2a12 (h_childcare_ip) mc child's grandparent(s)
13Child's older bro/sish_wrkch2a13 (h_childcare_ip) mc child's older bro/sis
14Another relativeh_wrkch2a14 (h_childcare_ip) mc another relative
15A friend or neighbourh_wrkch2a15 (h_childcare_ip) mc a friend or neighbour
16Other nursery Ed providerh_wrkch2a16 (h_childcare_ip) mc other nursery ed provider
17Other childcare providerh_wrkch2a17 (h_childcare_ip) mc other childcare provider

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)

childcare_ip8.wrkch3

Hours spent in type of childcare

Type: number

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR AN ESTIMATE IF ONLY USE OCCASIONALLY (E.G. ONCE A MONTH) ENTER 0

Text: How many hours per week does CHILD NAME usually spend being looked after by wrkch3code during school term-time?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)

childcare_ip8.wrkch7

Usual ccare arrangements during school holidays

Type: multichoice

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: WE ARE INTERESTED IN ALL CHILDCARE USED WHETHER IT IS REGULAR OR OCCASIONAL, FORMAL OR INFORMAL CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: You said earlier that you had different arrangements for looking after CHILD NAME in school term-time and school holidays. The next questions are about what happens in school holidays. What are your usual arrangements for looking after CHILD NAME during the school holidays?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
0No childcare/nursery useh_wrkch70 (h_childcare_ip) mc no childcare/nursery use
1Nursery school or classh_wrkch71 (h_childcare_ip) mc nursery school or class
2SE needs Sch/nurseryh_wrkch72 (h_childcare_ip) mc se needs sch/nursery
3Day nursery or crecheh_wrkch73 (h_childcare_ip) mc day nursery or creche
4Playgroup or pre-schoolh_wrkch74 (h_childcare_ip) mc playgroup or pre-school
5Childminderh_wrkch75 (h_childcare_ip) mc childminder
6Nanny/carer in homeh_wrkch76 (h_childcare_ip) mc nanny/carer in home
7Baby-sitter in homeh_wrkch77 (h_childcare_ip) mc baby-sitter in home
8B'fast/after sch club at school/nurseryh_wrkch78 (h_childcare_ip) mc b'fast/after sch club at school/nursery
9B'fast/after sch club o/s school/nurseryh_wrkch79 (h_childcare_ip) mc b'fast/after sch club o/s school/nursery
10Holiday club/schemeh_wrkch710 (h_childcare_ip) mc holiday club/scheme
11Ex/non-res parenth_wrkch711 (h_childcare_ip) mc ex/non-res parent
12Child's grandparent(s)h_wrkch712 (h_childcare_ip) mc child's grandparent(s)
13Child's older bro/sish_wrkch713 (h_childcare_ip) mc child's older bro/sis
14Another relativeh_wrkch714 (h_childcare_ip) mc another relative
15A friend or neighbourh_wrkch715 (h_childcare_ip) mc a friend or neighbour
16Other nursery Ed providerh_wrkch716 (h_childcare_ip) mc other nursery ed provider
17Other childcare providerh_wrkch717 (h_childcare_ip) mc other childcare provider

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
and if Wrkch1a = 2 (Has different childcare provider in school holidays)

childcare_ip8.wrkch8

Hours in ccare during school holidays

Type: number

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER, PROBE FOR ESTIMATE IF ONLY USE OCCASIONALLY (E.G. ONCE A MONTH) ENTER 0

Text: How many hours per week does CHILD NAME usually spend being looked after by MostUse/Wrkch7 during school holidays?

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
and if Wrkch1a = 2 (Has different childcare provider in school holidays)

childcare_ip8.ccare

Uses childcare

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from FACS

Text: Do you ever use any type of childcare for your NCH14Resp = 1childNCH14Resp greater than 1children? By 'childcare' IIwe mean care carried out by anyone other than yourself (or your partner).

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)

childcare_ip8.ccwork

Other arrangements for child whilst working

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from FACS

Text: Can IIwe just check what arrangements you use to look after your NCH14Resp = 1childNCH14Resp greater than 1children when you are working?

OptionLabel
1Looked after by husband/wife/partner
2Old enough to look after themselves
3I only work during school hours
4I work at home
5Other type of arrangement

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 2 & (CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1) (Does not use childcare and did paid work last week or has a job)

childcare_ip8.mostuse

Most used ccare arrangement

Type: multichoice

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE UP TO THREE RESPONSES

Text: And of these childcare arrangements, which three do you use the most?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Nursery school or nursery classh_mostuse1 (h_childcare_ip) mc nursery school or nursery class
2Special day school, nursery or unit for children with SE needsh_mostuse2 (h_childcare_ip) mc special day school, nursery or unit for children with se needs
3Day nursery or crecheh_mostuse3 (h_childcare_ip) mc day nursery or creche
4Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh medium)h_mostuse4 (h_childcare_ip) mc playgroup or pre-school (including welsh medium)
5Childminderh_mostuse5 (h_childcare_ip) mc childminder
6Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the homeh_mostuse6 (h_childcare_ip) mc nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home
7Baby-sitter who comes to your homeh_mostuse7 (h_childcare_ip) mc baby-sitter who comes to your home
8Breakfast club or After school club, on school/nursery siteh_mostuse8 (h_childcare_ip) mc breakfast club or after school club, on school/nursery site
9Breakfast club or After school club, not on school/nursery siteh_mostuse9 (h_childcare_ip) mc breakfast club or after school club, not on school/nursery site
10Holiday club/schemeh_mostuse10 (h_childcare_ip) mc holiday club/scheme
11My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parenth_mostuse11 (h_childcare_ip) mc my ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent
12The child's grandparent(s)h_mostuse12 (h_childcare_ip) mc the child's grandparent(s)
13The child's older brother/sisterh_mostuse13 (h_childcare_ip) mc the child's older brother/sister
14Another relativeh_mostuse14 (h_childcare_ip) mc another relative
15A friend or neighbourh_mostuse15 (h_childcare_ip) mc a friend or neighbour
16Other nursery education providerh_mostuse16 (h_childcare_ip) mc other nursery education provider
17Other childcare providerh_mostuse17 (h_childcare_ip) mc other childcare provider

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
and if Wrkch1a = 2 (Has different childcare provider in school holidays)
and if more than 3 responses at Wrkch7 (More than three types of childcare used)

childcare_ip8.wrkch1a

Use same childcare in term and holiday

Type: choice

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: IF USE MORE THAN ONE ARRANGEMENT/PROVIDER, ALL MUST BE THE SAME IN SCHOOL TIME AND HOLIDAYS TO CODE YES

Text: Are the childcare arrangements for looking after CHILD NAME during school term-time the same as during school holidays?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)

childcare_ip8.wrkch2

Three most important ccare arrangements

Type: multichoice

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE UP TO THREE RESPONSES

Text: And of these childcare arrangements, which three have you used the most?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Nursery school or nursery classh_wrkch21 (h_childcare_ip) mc nursery school or nursery class
2Special day school, nursery or unit for children with SE needsh_wrkch22 (h_childcare_ip) mc special day school, nursery or unit for children with se needs
3Day nursery or crecheh_wrkch23 (h_childcare_ip) mc day nursery or creche
4Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh medium)h_wrkch24 (h_childcare_ip) mc playgroup or pre-school (including welsh medium)
5Childminderh_wrkch25 (h_childcare_ip) mc childminder
6Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the homeh_wrkch26 (h_childcare_ip) mc nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home
7Baby-sitter who comes to your homeh_wrkch27 (h_childcare_ip) mc baby-sitter who comes to your home
8Breakfast club or After school club, on school/nursery siteh_wrkch28 (h_childcare_ip) mc breakfast club or after school club, on school/nursery site
9Breakfast club or After school club, not on school/nursery siteh_wrkch29 (h_childcare_ip) mc breakfast club or after school club, not on school/nursery site
10Holiday club/schemeh_wrkch210 (h_childcare_ip) mc holiday club/scheme
11My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parenth_wrkch211 (h_childcare_ip) mc my ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent
12The child's grandparent(s)h_wrkch212 (h_childcare_ip) mc the child's grandparent(s)
13The child's older brother/sisterh_wrkch213 (h_childcare_ip) mc the child's older brother/sister
14Another relativeh_wrkch214 (h_childcare_ip) mc another relative
15A friend or neighbourh_wrkch215 (h_childcare_ip) mc a friend or neighbour
16Other nursery education providerh_wrkch216 (h_childcare_ip) mc other nursery education provider
17Other childcare providerh_wrkch217 (h_childcare_ip) mc other childcare provider

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
and if more than 3 responses at Wrkcha2a (More than 3 types of childcare used)

childcare_ip8.wrkch3code

Childcare code used for looping

Type: number

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)

childcare_ip8.wrkch8code

Childcare code used for looping

Type: number

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
and if Wrkch1a = 2 (Has different childcare provider in school holidays)

childcare_ip8.wrkch1c

Hours of childcare same in term and holiday

Type: choice

Source: FACS

Interviewer Instruction: TOTAL FOR ALL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS IF NUMBER OF HOURS NOT THE SAME, DETERMINE WHETHER MORE OR LESS HOURS DURING SCHOOL TERM

Text: Are the number of hours per week used to look after CHILD NAME the same during school term-time and in school holidays?

OptionLabel
1No, use more hours in term-time
2No, use less hours in term-time
3Yes

Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
and if Wrkch1a = 1 (Uses same childcare arrangements in term time and in holidays)

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