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childcare_w15
Childcare Module
Questions 10
childcare_w15.cccode
Childcare code used for looping
Type: Number
Source: FRS (adapted)
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare
childcare_w15.ccamtper
Most recent childcare payment: Period
Type: choice
Source: FRS
Interviewer Instruction: ASK OR RECORD
Text: And what period did that cover?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | One week | o_ccamtper1 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh |
| 4 | Four weeks | o_ccamtper4 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Nursery class attached to a primary or in |
| 5 | Calendar month | o_ccamtper5 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Reception class at a primary or infant's |
| 52 | One year/12 months/52 weeks | |
| 17 | Per school term | o_ccamtper17 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Other non-relatives (including babysitter |
| 2 | Two weeks | o_ccamtper2 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Day nursery or workplace creche |
| 3 | Three weeks | o_ccamtper3 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Nursery School |
| 6 | Two calendar months | o_ccamtper6 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Breakfast club |
| 7 | Eight times a year | o_ccamtper7 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: After school club/activities |
| 8 | Nine times a year | o_ccamtper8 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Holiday scheme/club |
| 9 | Ten times a year | o_ccamtper9 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Special day school or nursery or unit for |
| 13 | Three months/13 weeks | o_ccamtper13 (o_child) Most recent period paid for childcare: Other relative(s) |
| 26 | Six months/26 weeks | |
| 90 | Less than once a week | |
| 95 | One off/lump sum | |
| 96 | None of these |
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare
And if [CCCOST = 1] // Pays for childcare
childcare_w15.ccamt
Most recent childcare payment: Amount
Type: Number
Source: FRS (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: RECORD AMOUNT GIVEN BY RESPONDENT (POUNDS AND PENCE) ON THIS SCREEN. ENTER REFERENCE PERIOD FOR PAYMENT ON NEXT SCREEN.
Text: How much was your most recent payment for [CHILD NAME]'s childcare provided by [CCCODE]? Please include any amounts using money received from the childcare element of Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit, salary sacrifice childcare vouchers or Tax-free Childcare accounts. Please exclude payments made by others, e.g. grandparents, or where payment is made with non-salary sacrifice childcare vouchers.
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare
And if [CCCOST = 1] // Pays for childcare
childcare_w15.ccprovider
Childcare providers used
Type: multichoice
Source: FRS (adapted)
Interviewer Instruction: WE ARE INTERESTED IN ALL CHILDCARE USED WHETHER IT IS REGULAR OR OCCASIONAL, FORMAL OR INFORMAL
CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: At any time during the seven days ending Sunday the [Date = Sunday before date of interview] did [CHILD NAME] attend any of the following places?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh medium) | o_ccprovider1 (o_child) Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh medium) |
| 2 | Day nursery or workplace creche | o_ccprovider2 (o_child) Day nursery or workplace creche |
| 3 | Nursery School | o_ccprovider3 (o_child) Nursery School |
| 4 | Nursery class attached to a primary or infant's school | o_ccprovider4 (o_child) Nursery class attached to a primary or infant's school |
| 5 | Reception class at a primary or infant's school | o_ccprovider5 (o_child) Reception class at a primary or infant's school |
| 6 | Breakfast club | o_ccprovider6 (o_child) Breakfast club |
| 7 | After school club/activities | o_ccprovider7 (o_child) After school club/activities |
| 8 | Holiday scheme/club | o_ccprovider8 (o_child) Holiday scheme/club |
| 9 | Special day school or nursery or unit for children with special educational needs | o_ccprovider9 (o_child) Special day school or nursery or unit for children with special educational |
| 10 | The child's grandparent(s) | o_ccprovider10 (o_child) The child's grandparent(s) |
| 11 | My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent | o_ccprovider11 (o_child) My ex-husband/wife/partner/the child's non resident parent |
| 12 | Child's brother or sister | o_ccprovider12 (o_child) Child's brother or sister |
| 13 | Other relative(s) | o_ccprovider13 (o_child) Other relative(s) |
| 14 | Childminder | o_ccprovider14 (o_child) Childminder |
| 15 | Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home | o_ccprovider15 (o_child) Nanny or au pair or childcarer in the home |
| 16 | Friends or neighbours | o_ccprovider16 (o_child) Friends or neighbours |
| 17 | Other non-relatives (including babysitters) | o_ccprovider17 (o_child) Other non-relatives (including babysitters) |
| 96 | None of the above | o_ccprovider96 (o_child) None of the above |
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare
childcare_w15.ccperuwk
Hours covered if period less than one week
Type: Number
Source: FRS (adapted)
Text: How many hours did this payment cover?
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare
And if [CCCOST = 1] // Pays for childcare
And if [CCAMTPER = 90] // Last payment covered less than one week
childcare_w15.ccnterm
Number of childcare terms
Type: Number
Source: UKHLS
Text: How many school terms does this childcare have?
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare
And if [CCCOST = 1] // Pays for childcare
And if [CCAMTPER = 17] // Last payment per school term
childcare_w15.ccare
Uses childcare
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from FACS
Text: Do you ever use any type of childcare for your child {if NCH14Resp = 1} children {if NCH14Resp greater than 1}? By 'childcare' I {if CAPI} I {if CATI} we {if WEB} 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
childcare_w15.ccwork
Other arrangements for child whilst working
Type: choice
Source: Adapted from FACS
Text: Can I {if CAPI} I {if CATI} we {if WEB} just check what arrangements you use to look after your child {if NCH14Resp = 1} children {if NCH14Resp greater than 1} 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
childcare_w15.cccost
Pays for childcare type
Type: choice
Source: FRS (adapted)
Text: Does [CHILD NAME]'s childcare provided by [CCCODE] cost you anything?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | o_cccost1 (o_child) Pays for childcare: Playgroup or pre-school (including Welsh medium) |
| 2 | No | o_cccost2 (o_child) Pays for childcare: Day nursery or workplace creche |
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare
childcare_w15.cchours
Hours spent in type of childcare
Type: Number
Source: FRS (adapted)
Text: About how many hours in the seven days ending Sunday the [Date = Sunday before date of interview] did [CHILD NAME] spend being looked after by [CCCODE]?
Universe:
if [GRIDVARIABLES.Nch14Resp > 0] // Number of children aged under 15 that respondent is responsible for
And if [CCARE = 1] // Uses childcare



