Overview
Executive summary
- This was a survey of current and potential childcare users in the Mablethorpe area. It was open for three weeks.
- It was very widely promoted to news outlets and partners, social media, staff and the public.
- There were 47 respondents, of which 31 had children aged 0 to 4 or were pregnant. Of these, 29 lived in or accessed childcare in the Mablethorpe area.
- Most respondents, 18 (62%), said they would be eligible and intend to take up the new offer when the funded offer changes as of April 2024.
Introduction
In response to the closure of a childcare service located in the children’s centre Mablethorpe, the Early years and childcare support team undertook a parental survey in Mablethorpe to ascertain the need for childcare in this area.
The results from this survey will inform the strategic decision whether to increase the childcare provision within the Mablethorpe area.
The page included useful links for help with:
- childcare costs
- information on Lincolnshire's local offer for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families
Stakeholders
Parent or carers of children under school age living in or accessing childcare in Mablethorpe.
Methodology
A survey was open to the public on the homepage of Let’s talk Lincolnshire for three weeks from 24 September to 16 October 2023.
Promotion was carried out via various methods:
- news releases were sent out to local media outlets
- social media messages were sent out on the following pages:
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Children’s centres
- Maternity hub
- an article was put in the Town and Parish Council newsletter targeted to East Lindsey
- email newsletters sent to childcare settings, children’s clubs, childcare groups, DWP contact, Let’s talk Lincolnshire registered participants
- A poster was developed that was delivered to local doctor’s surgeries and supermarkets