In November 2020, the Research & Citizen Insight team in collaboration with the corporate and strategy team and colleagues in Childrens and Families, conducted a survey titled 'Childcare in Essex - Parents' views'. This was aimed at parents of children aged 0-19 (25 if SEND), who were living in Essex, and using any form of childcare (formal or informal), including those not using any.
It was promoted through various online channels, existing services and professional newsletters. This survey was conducted to inform the development of Early Years and Childcare Strategy and the Childcare Sufficiency Audit.
