‘Our rota crew have the best summer’: parents share how they get through the school holiday
Summary
Many parents find it hard to manage work and childcare during the long summer school holidays. Some have created shared childcare plans to save money and help their children enjoy activities, while others rely on flexible work schedules to cope.Key Facts
- Children are off school about 13 weeks a year, but most workers get less paid leave than that.
- Arranging six weeks of childcare during summer can cost up to £1,145 per child.
- Nearly 75% of parents say summer childcare challenges can hurt their careers.
- Some parents rely on flexible or part-time work and working from home to manage childcare.
- One group of nine families set up a rotating childcare schedule to share responsibility and reduce costs.
- This childcare rota helps families avoid expensive holiday clubs, which can cost about £60 a day.
- Parents using shared calendars and planning months ahead try to balance their work and childcare duties.
- Many parents feel they just manage to get by during the summer without ideal childcare options.
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