Questionnaire Module Main Survey
childcare_w1
Childcare module
Questions 14
childcare_w1.childcare
Time at start of childcare module
Type: time
- a_childcare_tm (a_indresp) start time for childcare module (seconds)
childcare_w1.ccare
Uses childcare
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from FACS
Interviewer Instruction: F9 FOR HELP
Text: Do you ever use any type of childcare for your child/children? By 'childcare' I mean care carried out by anyone other than yourself (or your partner).
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
- a_ccare (a_indresp) uses childcare
childcare_w1.ccwork
Other arrangements for child whilst working
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from FACS
Text: Can I just check what arrangements you use to look after your child/children when you are working?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Looked after by husband/wife/partner |
| 2 | Old enough to look after themselves |
| 3 | I only work during school hours |
| 4 | I work at home |
| 5 | Other 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)
- a_ccwork (a_indresp) other arrangements for child whilst working
childcare_w1.childpno
Child person number
Type: number
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
- a_childpno (a_child) pno of child
childcare_w1.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0 (Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for)
and if CCare = 1 (Uses childcare)
- a_wrkch1a (a_child) use same childcare in term and holiday
childcare_w1.wrkch1c
Hours of childcare same in term and holiday
Type: choice
Source: FACS
Interviewer Instruction: TOTAL FOR ALL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
Text: Are the number of hours per week used to look after [CHILD NAME] the same during school term-time and in school holidays?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | No - Use more hours during school term-time |
| 2 | No - Use less hours during school term-time |
| 3 | Yes |
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)
- a_wrkch1c (a_child) hours of childcare same in term and holiday
childcare_w1.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
Text: [First, thinking about during school term-time. What are your usual arrangements for looking after [CHILD NAME]?] {Wrkch1a = 2 | Wrkch1c = 1 | Wrkch1c = 2} / [What are your usual arrangements for looking after [CHILD NAME]?] {Wrkch1a = 1 & Wrkch1c = 3}
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No childcare/nursery use | a_wrkch2a0 (a_child) No childcare/nursery use |
| 1 | Nursery school or class | a_wrkch2a1 (a_child) Nursery school or class |
| 2 | SE needs Sch/nursery | a_wrkch2a2 (a_child) SE needs Sch/nursery |
| 3 | Day nursery or creche | a_wrkch2a3 (a_child) childcare used: day nursery or creche |
| 4 | Playgroup or pre-school | a_wrkch2a4 (a_child) Playgroup or pre-school |
| 5 | Childminder | a_wrkch2a5 (a_child) Childminder |
| 6 | Nanny/carer in home | a_wrkch2a6 (a_child) Nanny/carer in home |
| 7 | Baby-sitter in home | a_wrkch2a7 (a_child) Baby-sitter in home |
| 8 | B'fast/after sch club at school/nursery | a_wrkch2a8 (a_child) B'fast/after sch club at school/nursery |
| 9 | B'fast/after sch club o/s school/nursery | a_wrkch2a9 (a_child) B'fast/after sch club o/s school/nursery |
| 10 | Holiday club/scheme | a_wrkch2a10 (a_child) Holiday club/scheme |
| 11 | Ex/non-res parent | a_wrkch2a11 (a_child) Ex/non-res parent |
| 12 | Child's grandparent(s) | a_wrkch2a12 (a_child) Child's grandparent(s) |
| 13 | Child's older bro/sis | a_wrkch2a13 (a_child) Child's older bro/sis |
| 14 | Another relative | a_wrkch2a14 (a_child) Another relative |
| 15 | A friend or neighbour | a_wrkch2a15 (a_child) A friend or neighbour |
| 16 | Other nursery Ed provider | a_wrkch2a16 (a_child) Other nursery Ed provider |
| 17 | Other childcare provider | a_wrkch2a17 (a_child) 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_w1.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?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursery school or nursery class | a_wrkch21 (a_child) Nursery school or nursery class |
| 2 | Special day school, nursery or unit for children with SE needs | a_wrkch22 (a_child) Special day school, nursery or unit for children with SE needs |
| 3 | Day nursery or creche | a_wrkch23 (a_child) three most important childcare arrangements: day nursery or creche |
| 4 | Playgroup or pre-school (including welsh medium) | a_wrkch24 (a_child) Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh medium) |
| 5 | Childminder | a_wrkch25 (a_child) Childminder |
| 6 | Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home | a_wrkch26 (a_child) Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home |
| 7 | Baby-sitter who comes to your home | a_wrkch27 (a_child) Baby-sitter who comes to your home |
| 8 | Breakfast club or After school club, on school/nursery site | a_wrkch28 (a_child) Breakfast club or After school club, on school/nursery site |
| 9 | Breakfast club or After school club, not on school/nursery site | a_wrkch29 (a_child) Breakfast club or After school club, not on school/nursery site |
| 10 | Holiday club/scheme | a_wrkch210 (a_child) Holiday club/scheme |
| 11 | My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent | a_wrkch211 (a_child) My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent |
| 12 | The child's grandparent(s) | a_wrkch212 (a_child) The child's grandparent(s) |
| 13 | The child's older brother/sister | a_wrkch213 (a_child) The child's older brother/sister |
| 14 | Another relative | a_wrkch214 (a_child) Another relative |
| 15 | A friend or neighbour | a_wrkch215 (a_child) A friend or neighbour |
| 16 | Other nursery education provider | a_wrkch216 (a_child) Other nursery education provider |
| 17 | Other childcare provider | a_wrkch217 (a_child) 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_w1.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_w1.wrkch3
Hours spent in type of childcare
Type: number
Source: FACS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER PROBE FOR AN ESTIMATE
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)
and if ncodes <= 3 (Asked about fewer than three childcare arrangements)
- a_wrkch31 (a_child) child no.1: weekly hours in childcare during school term-time
- a_wrkch32 (a_child) child no.2: weekly hours in childcare during school term-time
- a_wrkch33 (a_child) child no.3: weekly hours in childcare during school term-time
childcare_w1.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
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?]
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No childcare/nursery use | a_wrkch70 (a_child) No childcare/nursery use |
| 1 | Nursery school or class | a_wrkch71 (a_child) Nursery school or class |
| 2 | SE needs Sch/nursery | a_wrkch72 (a_child) SE needs Sch/nursery |
| 3 | Day nursery or creche | a_wrkch73 (a_child) usual arrangements during holidays: day nursery or creche |
| 4 | Playgroup or pre-school | a_wrkch74 (a_child) Playgroup or pre-school |
| 5 | Childminder | a_wrkch75 (a_child) Childminder |
| 6 | Nanny/carer in home | a_wrkch76 (a_child) Nanny/carer in home |
| 7 | Baby-sitter in home | a_wrkch77 (a_child) Baby-sitter in home |
| 8 | B'fast/after sch club at school/nursery | a_wrkch78 (a_child) B'fast/after sch club at school/nursery |
| 9 | B'fast/after sch club o/s school/nursery | a_wrkch79 (a_child) B'fast/after sch club o/s school/nursery |
| 10 | Holiday club/scheme | a_wrkch710 (a_child) Holiday club/scheme |
| 11 | Ex/non-res parent | a_wrkch711 (a_child) Ex/non-res parent |
| 12 | Child's grandparent(s) | a_wrkch712 (a_child) Child's grandparent(s) |
| 13 | Child's older bro/sis | a_wrkch713 (a_child) Child's older bro/sis |
| 14 | Another relative | a_wrkch714 (a_child) Another relative |
| 15 | A friend or neighbour | a_wrkch715 (a_child) A friend or neighbour |
| 16 | Other nursery Ed provider | a_wrkch716 (a_child) Other nursery Ed provider |
| 17 | Other childcare provider | a_wrkch717 (a_child) 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_w1.mostuse
Most used ccare arrangement
Type: multichoice
Source: FACS
Text: And of these childcare arrangements, which three do you use the most?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursery school or nursery class | a_mostuse1 (a_child) Nursery school or nursery class |
| 2 | Special day school, nursery or unit for children with SE needs | a_mostuse2 (a_child) Special day school, nursery or unit for children with SE needs |
| 3 | Day nursery or creche | a_mostuse3 (a_child) which three used the most: day nursery or creche |
| 4 | Playgroup or pre-school (including welsh medium) | a_mostuse4 (a_child) Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh medium) |
| 5 | Childminder | a_mostuse5 (a_child) Childminder |
| 6 | Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home | a_mostuse6 (a_child) Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home |
| 7 | Baby-sitter who comes to your home | a_mostuse7 (a_child) Baby-sitter who comes to your home |
| 8 | Breakfast club or After school club, on school/nursery site | a_mostuse8 (a_child) Breakfast club or After school club, on school/nursery site |
| 9 | Breakfast club or After school club, not on school/nursery site | a_mostuse9 (a_child) Breakfast club or After school club, not on school/nursery site |
| 10 | Holiday club/scheme | a_mostuse10 (a_child) Holiday club/scheme |
| 11 | My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent | a_mostuse11 (a_child) My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent |
| 12 | The child's grandparent(s) | a_mostuse12 (a_child) The child's grandparent(s) |
| 13 | The child's older brother/sister | a_mostuse13 (a_child) The child's older brother/sister |
| 14 | Another relative | a_mostuse14 (a_child) Another relative |
| 15 | A friend or neighbour | a_mostuse15 (a_child) A friend or neighbour |
| 16 | Other nursery education provider | a_mostuse16 (a_child) Other nursery education provider |
| 17 | Other childcare provider | a_mostuse17 (a_child) 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_w1.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_w1.wrkch8
Hours in ccare during school holidays
Type: number
Source: FACS
Interviewer Instruction: IF DON'T KNOW/CAN'T REMEMBER, PROBE FOR ESTIMATE
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)
and if ncodes <= 3 (Asked about fewer than three childcare arrangements)
- a_wrkch81 (a_child) child no.1: weekly hours in childcare during school holidays
- a_wrkch82 (a_child) child no.2: weekly hours in childcare during school holidays
- a_wrkch83 (a_child) child no.3: weekly hours in childcare during school holidays



