Working in partnership? Voluntary sector child care in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom voluntary organisations, especially women staff and members, carry a high degree of responsibility in providing day care for school-age children after school and during the school holidays. Apart from funding various umbrella and regional organisations, the central government s...

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Published in:Women's studies international forum 1991, Vol.14 (6), p.573-575
Main Author: Orton, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
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United Kingdom
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Summary:In the United Kingdom voluntary organisations, especially women staff and members, carry a high degree of responsibility in providing day care for school-age children after school and during the school holidays. Apart from funding various umbrella and regional organisations, the central government sees this provision as a private matter between parents and private and voluntary sectors. The article traces how voluntary organisations have taken over the role of service providers, the historical background of out-of-school provision, the development of equal opportunities and the formation of the National Out of School Alliance.
ISSN:0277-5395
1879-243X
DOI:10.1016/0277-5395(91)90027-F