Survey Finds 89% of Parents Use Leave for Holiday Childcare

A survey by Pregnant Then Screwed found that 89% of parents utilized annual leave for childcare during the six-week summer holiday. Additionally, one in three mothers reported reducing their work hours, and 5% had to leave work entirely. The survey involved over 1,300 parents, revealing that 80% relied on informal childcare, primarily from grandmothers. High costs of holiday clubs and childminding coupled with reduced working hours present significant challenges for working parents. This situation may affect overall productivity and financial security for families during the holiday period.