Councils Failing to Provide Affordable Childcare

Ruth, a self-employed mother, shares her struggles with balancing work and childcare. She highlights the financial challenges of ensuring work is viable beyond just covering childcare costs. The video also discusses the broader issue of inadequate childcare provision by local councils, especially for disabled children.

What is one of the main challenges Ruth faces as a self-employed mother?

• Managing household chores

• Traveling for work

• Finding a job

• Balancing work and childcare

Why does Ruth carefully evaluate new work opportunities?

• To work with friends

• To ensure they are financially viable

• To find jobs closer to home

• To avoid working on weekends

What is Ruth's preference regarding spending time with her children?

• She prefers to send them to daycare

• She prefers to hire a nanny

• She prefers to spend time with them

• She prefers to work more

What percentage of councils are failing to provide enough childcare for working parents?

• Exactly 1/2

• More than 50%

• More than 2/3

• Less than 1/3

How many local authorities have sufficient childcare for disabled children?

• One in ten

• One in three

• One in seven

• One in five