Social implications

• What does the research emphasize regarding caregivers and children?

  Importance of a strong bond
• What are parents entitled to after the birth of their child?

  Time off work
• What change occurred in parental leave in 2015?

  Parents can share 52 weeks of leave
• How can the mother and father/partner utilize parental leave?

  Mother returns to work, partner cares for child
• How does the change in maternity leave reflect societal views?

  Shift from traditional stay-at-home roles
• What financial implications does childcare have?

  Significant financial implications
• What did the Family and Childcare Trust report in 2019 about nursery costs?

  £252,000 per week for children under 2
• What scheme did the UK government introduce to help families?

  Tax relief on childcare costs
• Why might parents find it financially unviable to return to work?

  Childcare costs outweigh earned money
• What is the potential economic benefit of the childcare scheme?

  Facilitates parents returning to work
• What is a significant challenge in funding the childcare scheme?

  Vast costs to fund the scheme
• How does the childcare scheme promote an effective workforce?

  By enabling parents to return to work