Research
Daycare Trust conducts independent and robust research on behalf of a number of government departments, charities and research councils.
Our research aims to further the availability of sustainable, affordable and good quality childcare to all families; offering real choices to families to balance work and family life. We provide an interface between government, childcare providers, end-users and their parents.
Our research team has expertise in the following areas:
- Childcare evaluation and analysis
- Gathering evidence-based research to inform reports
- National annual childcare and holiday childcare costs survey
- Design and analysis of surveys, both on-line and conventional
- Use of focus groups and in-depth interviews as research tools
- Consulting Expert and Parent Panels
Our research team work alongside Daycare Trust's consultancy service who provide bespoke expertise and project management on a wide-range of childcare issues.
For research enquiries please contact us at: policy@daycaretrust.org.uk or on 0845 872 6260 (020 7940 7510).