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A third of working parents forced to cut hours due to childcare struggles
Created: 08/10/2024
News/Events Category: Children and Families
A new survey commissioned by Working Families for National Work Life Week (07-11 October 2024) has found that one in three working parents in the UK have had to reduce their working hours due to difficulties accessing affordable and reliable childcare. The poll, conducted with 3,000 working parents of children aged up to 11, revealed the challenges families face as they juggle work and childcare responsibilities.
According to the study, 31% of parents have requested flexible working arrangements to manage these responsibilities, while nearly a quarter (24%) rely on their partners or family members, who in turn have had to cut their own paid work hours or even leave their jobs entirely. For some, these challenges have limited career progression, with 16% of parents avoiding applying for new roles altogether because of childcare issues.
Despite these efforts, nearly half (46%) of parents say they struggle to maintain clear boundaries between their jobs and home life, underscoring the pressure on families.
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