Summer holiday childcare - what's your plan?If you’re worried about how you’re going to navigate childcare and work over the six-week break, you’re certainly not alone.A new survey by International Workplace Group (IWG) found 58% of parents are stressed about being able to afford sufficient cover ahead of the upcoming summer holidays.Over half are having to use annual leave to balance childcare – with one in 10 saying they’re having to use up all of their annual leave to look after their kids. Meanwhile 6% are taking unpaid leave. Many parents are also set to adjust their working patterns to manage childcare, with a third (36%) saying they need to reduce their working hours. One fifth (21%) plan to log on early in the mornings or late at night to make up for time spent looking after kids during the day.The struggle is particularly real for those with young children – three-quarters (76%) of parents with kids under the age of seven are worrying about balancing childcare and work during the holidays. What childcare options do parents have?A separate study by Working Families found less th
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