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Childcare Costs Holding Working Mums Back
91% of working parents say childcare cuts careers, pushing for Autumn Budget support.
In brief
91% of working parents say childcare cuts careers, pushing for Autumn Budget support. New research shows 91% of working parents report childcare challenges affecting careers, with 24% leaving jobs and 51% reducing hours due to childcare pressures. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Childcare Impact on Careers
New research finds 91% of working parents say childcare challenges have affected their careers.
Job Losses and Reduced Hours
24% of parents left jobs, 51% reduced working hours due to childcare pressures.
Working Day Losses
80% lost at least one working day in the past year due to childcare falling through.
Childcare Cost Challenges
73% of parents say childcare costs are their biggest current challenge.
Autumn Budget Requests
Parents want stronger flexible working rights, affordable holiday childcare, and extended tax-free childcare.
Sarah Hesz's View
Sarah Hesz, Bubble's COO, says childcare pressures risk pushing talented people out of the workforce.
“Half term is already putting working parents under pressure, and with the Autumn Budget days away, the Chancellor has an opportunity to make a difference. Too many parents are cutting their hours, turning down opportunities or leaving work because childcare doesn't fit around their jobs. We're losing talented people from the workforce, mothers in particular.”
In short
New research shows 91% of working parents report childcare challenges affecting careers, with 24% leaving jobs and 51% reducing hours due to childcare pressures.
