Employment developments in childcare services for school-age children (infosheet)

Due to demographic changes and the ageing of the population across Europe, childcare is an issue that is increasingly gaining attention. Childcare provision varies widely across the EU, and Member States are at varying stages of addressing the need for better services. Lack of good childcare can be a significant barrier to women entering and remaining in the workforce. In the light of increasing interest and debate on the issue, the Foundation initiated research into the childcare sector in the EU, with a specific focus on out-of-school care for children of mandatory school age