The assumption that mothers can start formal paid work once theiryoungest child starts school needs reassessing, say researchers.
The call comes in a report on how having a baby affects women'semployment and the amount they earn compared to men. Conducted by theInstitute of Fiscal Studies for the Department for Work and Pensions itfound that nannies, mother's helps and childminders are of greater helpthan school clubs to families with children entering schools.
Liz Bayram, chief executive of the National Childminding Association'said: "This research reinforces that registered childminders and nanniesare providing the flexible, wraparound childcare that parents ofschool-age children need. This is why we were delighted the Governmentrecognised the vital contribution of childminding in its extendedschools strategy."
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