Research by Coram Family and Childcare

Our research and advocacy focuses on making the UK a better place for families, and on holding government to account for doing all it can to remove barriers for families.

Childcare Survey and Holiday Childcare Survey

Our annual Childcare Survey and Holiday Childcare Survey are the definitive reports on childcare costs and availability in the UK.

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Childcare Survey 2022

In its 21st annual survey, Coram Family and Childcare finds that childcare costs have risen...

Where next for childcare? Looking back on 21 Years of the Childcare Survey

This webinar will provide the opportunity to look back at progress that has been made since...

Covid and Childcare: The Role of Local Authorities

This report focuses on the role played by local authorities (LAs) in supporting parents and...

Holiday Childcare Survey 2021

Britain’s parents face a double squeeze of expensive costs and patchy availability this summer...

Father's Consultation

We were commissioned by Small Steps Big Changes to consult with local fathers about their...

Childcare Survey 2021

Britain’s parents are paying 4% more for childcare for children under two, and 5% more for...

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