Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2014/2017

Pembrokeshire County Council

Contents

Page(s)

1. CSA Summary Document 5 - 22

2. Factors affecting demand and ability to pay 23 - 46

3. Analysis of supply 47 - 70

4. Understanding the needs of parents/carers 71 - 81

5. Consultation with childcare providers 82

6. Consultation with employers 83 - 85

7. Consultation with children & young people 86 - 89

8. Consultation with other agencies 90 - 92

9. Appendices 93 – 226

 Appendix 1: Parent/Carer Questionnaire  Appendix 2: Mother and Toddler Parent/Care Questionnaire  Appendix 3: Childcare Provider Questionnaire  Appendix 4: Employers Survey  Appendix 5: Focus Group; Parents of children with additional needs  Appendix 6: Focus Group; Partner agencies  Appendix 7: Employers Survey Consultation Report  Applendix 8: Children and Young People’s Consultation Report

Figures

Page Number Figure 1: Lower Super Output Areas, Pembrokeshire 8 Figure 2: Welsh Index of Deprivation; Pembrokeshire 15 Figure 3: Childcare providers by language type 19 Figure 4: Children and young people in Pembrokeshire 25 Figure 5: Live births by Year 1996 – 2011 26 Figure 6: General Fertility Rate: Pembrokeshire 1998 – 2007 27 Figure 7: Comparison of children looked after 2003 – 2013 28 Figure 8: Comparision of children on CPR 2007-2012 29 Figure 9: Households with dependent children 33 Figure 10: Distribution of children in lone parent families 34 Figure 11: Distance travelled to work 40 Figure 12: Hours worked by gender 41 Figure 13: Economic activity; females 42 Figure 14: Number of worklessness households in Pembrokeshire 44 Figure 15: Number of registered providers 48 Figure 16: Comparison of childcare rate between Towns 49 Figure 17: Map of day nursery provision 53 Figure 18: Map of childminder provision 55 Figure 19: Map of sessional provision 57 Figure 20: Map of out of school care provision 59 Figure 21: Map of provision 0-4 years 63 Figure 22: Map of provision 5-14 (to 17 for disabled children) 67 Figure 23: % Return from parent/carer questionnaire by area 71 Figure 24: Respondents by type of responsibility 72 Figure 25: Average household income per year 73 Figure 26: Age of respondents 74 Figure 27: Improvements required 76 Figure 28: Reason for not claiming Working Tax Credit 77 Figure 29: % Return of surveys from childcare providers 80 Figure 30: Have you ever attended a childcare setting 85 Figure 31: Why did you go there 86 Figure 32: What did you like about it 86 Figure 33: Would you have liked to have gone somewhere else 87 Figure 34: If you do not go to after school club or holiday club 88 where do you go

Tables

Page Number Table 1: Key to LSOA May 9 Table 2: Breakdown of DLA Claimants by age 14 Table 3: Additional places required 17 Table 4: Projected Pembrokeshire population 2001 – 2021 26 Table 5: Welsh language skills 30 Table 6: Breakdown of children with disabilities, known to 31 Social Care 2012 Table 7: Ethnic group: Pembrokeshire 35 Table 8: % Population breakdown by ethnicity 36 - 37 Table 9: Tenure status in Pembrokeshire 43 Table 10: No. of families in receipt of Child or Working Tax Credit 45 Table 11: Industrial structure, Pembrokeshire 2011 46 Table 12: Total childcare places per LSOA 50 Table 13: Childcare rate per LSOA 51 Table 14: Average cost of childcare 61 Table 15: Childcare cost comparison 62 Table 16: Term-time places by provider type 0-4 years 63 Table 17: No. of places per 100 children – 0-4 years 65 Table 18: Term-time places by provider type 5-14 years (to 17 66 for disabled) Table 19: No. of places per 100 children – 5-14 years (to 17 for 67 disabled) Table 20: Supply and Demand analysis by area 69 - 70 Table 21: Respondents employment status 74 Table 22: Respondents by ethnic group 74 Table 23: Benefits provided 83

1. CSA SUMMARY DOCUMENT

Introduction

1.1 The Childcare Act 2006 places a statutory duty on all Local Authorities in Wales to provide sufficient childcare for parents in work or training. This means ensuring that childcare is available for these parents and those with disabled children where and when they need it. Essentially, this is an analysis of the current supply of, and demand for childcare and the subsequent identification of gaps.

1.2 This is the third full analysis report undertaken in Pembrokeshire; the initial Assessment was undertaken in 2008. The report identifies gaps and makes recommendations that will, where reasonably practical, meet the needs of parents so that the Authority can fulfil its childcare sufficiency duty as set out in Section 22 of the Act.

1.3 Sufficient childcare, in Section 6 of the Childcare Act 2006, is defined as ‘sufficient to meet the requirements of parents (in the local authority’s area) who require childcare in order to enable them;

a) To take up, or remain in work or b) To undertake education or training that could reasonably be expected to assist them to obtain work.

1.4 In determining whether provision of childcare is sufficient, a local authority

a) Must have regard to the needs of parents in their area for  the provision of childcare in respect of which childcare the childcare element of the working tax credit is payable, and  the provision of childcare which is suitable for disabled children  the provision of childcare involving the use of the Welsh language.

b) May have regard to any childcare which they expect to be available outside their area.

1.5 The Assessment provides an analysis of supply and demand that highlights the following potential gaps in the local childcare market;

 Geographical gaps – a lack of childcare places in an area (Middle-Layer Super Output Areas have been used in this assessment)  Income gaps – a shortage of affordable childcare  Specific needs gaps – a shortage of childcare for disabled children, or children with other specific needs

 Time gaps – a shortage of childcare when it is required at specific times by parents  Language gaps – a shortage of Welsh language provision  Age gaps – a shortage of care suited to children of a certain age group.

1.6 In completing the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment several sources of data were collected, namely data on population, economic activity and social factors. This information was obtained from the Office of National Statistics, HM Revenue and Customs, and various Pembrokeshire County Council departments.

1.7 The Assessment was assigned to a staff member to undertake during September 2013 with a budget of £5,000 attached to complete the consultation.

1.8 In order to obtain the views of parents/carers living in Pembrokeshire and due to the short timescale it was agreed that we would circulate the parent/carer questionnaire electronically to all schools in the county and that the schools circulate to parents/carers. For those parents without access to the internet, hard copies were made available (Appendix 1a).

1.9 For pre-school children questionnaires were distributed via parent and toddler groups (Appendix 2a).

1.10 Analysis of data held by the Local Authority on the supply of registered childcare providers, was supplied via the Family Information Service.

1.11 Consultation with childcare providers via a questionnaire survey in November 2013 (Appendix 3a).

1.12 Consultation with employers via a questionnaire survey in December 2013 (Appendix 4 and Appendix 7).

1.13 Consultation with parents/carers of children with additional needs via a focus group in December 2013 (Appendix 5).

1.14 Consultation with partner agencies via a focus group in October 2013 (Appendix 6).

1.15 Consultation with children and young people via analysis of questionnaires sent to Primary School Councils, Secondary School Councils and After School Clubs. In order to obtain views of children aged 0-3 years consultation was undertaken with 3 day nurseries with a geographical split – North, Mid and South – in the county (Appendix 8).

1.16 Analysis of supplementary data derived from a range of additional sources including Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW), Jobcentre

Plus, Mudiad Meithrin, Wales Pre-School Providers Association and Clybiau Plant Cymru Kid’s Clubs.

1.17 Data for the Assessment has been analysed by Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs). There are 71 of these in Pembrokeshire please see Figure 1 on page 8.

Context

1.18 Pembrokeshire is mainly rural with a population density of 71 people per square kilometre, which is about half of the Welsh average. The population of 117,500 lives in some 48,178 households. Just under half live in the five main towns of Fishguard, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke and Pembroke Dock. There is likely to be a higher demand for childcare services in the areas with most children (in comparison to the whole population).

1.19 The natural growth of population in Pembrokeshire is declining. The County is set to lose 1,500 of its population over the next fifteen years as the number of deaths is projected to slightly exceed births by about 100 per annum.

1.20 The overall children population in Pembrokeshire is projected to decline by around 2,000 between 2006 and 2021, which amounts to a reduction of 9% over the fifteen year period.

Figure 1: Lower Super Output Areas in Pembrokeshire

Table 1: Key to LSOA Map

ID LSOA ID LSOA ID LSOA ID LSOA 1 Cilgerran 2 Clydau 3 Crymych 1 4 Crymych 2 5 St Dogmaels 6 Dinas Cross 7 Fishguard North East 8 Fishguard North West 9 Goodwich 10 Newport 11 Scleddau 12 Letterston 13 Llanrhian 14 St David’s 15 Solva 16 Maenclochog 1 17 Maenclochog 2 18 Rudbaxton 19 Wiston 21 Haverfordwest Castle 22 Haverfordwest Garth 1 23 Haverfordwest Garth 2 24 Haverfordwest Prendergast 25 Haverfordwest Portfield 26 Haverfordwest Priory 27 Merlins Bridge 28 Lampeter Velfrey 29 Martletwy 30 Narberth 31 Narberth Rural 32 Camrose 1 33 Camrose 2 34 Johnston 35 St Ishmael’s 36 The Havens 37 Burton 38 Llangwm 39 Neyland East 40 Neyland West 41 Milford Central 42 Milford East 43 Milford North 44 Amroth 45 East Williamston 1 43 East Williamston 2 47 Kilgetty/Begelly 48 Saundersfoot 1 49 Saundersfoot 2 50 Milford Hakin 1 51 Milford Hakin 2 52 Milford Hubberston 1 53 Milford Hubberston 2 54 Milford West 55 Pembroke Dock 56 Pembroke Dock Llanion 1 57 Pembroke Dock Llanion 2 Central 58 Pembroke Dock Market 59 Pembroke Dock 60 Pembroke Dock Pennar 2 61 Carew Pennar 1 62 Lamphey 63 Manorbier 64 Pembroke St Michael 65 Hundleton 66 Pembroke Monkton 67 Pembroke St Mary 68 Pembroke St Mary South 69 Penally North 70 Tenby North 71 Tenby South 1 72 Tenby South 2

SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS

Demand for childcare 1.21 Many factors contribute to determine the demand for formal childcare. The ability to pay for childcare is related to a range of different factors such as, employment status and household income; household type and nature; the age and number of children and the supply and cost of childcare.

1.22 The findings of the Parent/Carer questionnaire 2013 showed that 56.5% of respondents used childcare for some or all of their children.

1.23 The main reason for using childcare was ‘I go out to work’ (46.5%). The next being ‘social or learning benefits for my child’ (19.5%).

1.24 The reason most parents/carers gave as not using childcare was ‘I do not need it / choose not to use it (65%).

1.25 35.8% of respondents who currently use formal childcare were very satisfied with the facilities available in Pembrokeshire. A number of respondents (15%) noted that they had found difficulties in finding suitable/affordable childcare and 13.5% of respondents felt that ‘the childcare available does not meet my family’s needs’.

1.26 The highest usage of childcare, as completed by those parent/carers who returned the questionnaire was Haverfordwest.

1.27 Employers were asked if they felt that the availability of childcare in Pembrokeshire had an influence on retaining and recruiting staff, 20% responded that childcare did play a part in retaining staff.

1.28 When asked what improvements in childcare could be made to help recruit/retain people 39% responded that childcare should be more affordable. 29% of Employers also felt that extendable childcare – available before 7am and after 6pm would also be a benefit to retaining/recruiting staff.

1.29 26% of employers that responded indicated that they ‘currently offer’ a childcare benefit. Of these benefits ‘information about working tax credit’ was the most common – 20%.

1.30 Employers were asked if they provided flexible working. 87% provided one or more types of flexible working arrangement. The most common type was ‘part- time’ 26%, followed by ‘phased return to work’ 14%.

Supply of childcare 1.31 The Childcare Act 2006, defines childcare as formal care for which the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit is payable.

1.32 This assessment does not cover the use, or provision of, informal childcare provided by parents themselves or by relatives or friends. It focuses on formal childcare, which is provided in Pembrokeshire by childminders, day nurseries, sessional carer and out of school care settings registered with the Care & Social Services Inspectorate Wales.

1.33 In November 2013 there were 187 settings registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) – breakdown shown below. These settings provide a total of 2934 childcare places.

Childminders 107 (15 of which Voluntary Suspended) Day Nursery Settings 24 Out of School/Holiday Clubs 19 Creche 1 Sessional Care 36

1.34 Pembrokeshire has a total of settings providing 2934 childcare places. The following calculation will identify the childcare rate in Pembrokeshire.

Number of registered childcare places / population of children x 100 = childcare rate

1.35 Amongst the population of children and young people (22,077) there are 13.2 childcare places per 100 children. This is slightly above the Welsh average.

Full day care 1.36 The number of full day care settings has increased from 20 to 24. However 3 settings included in the full day care category include a childminding setting, a playgroup and a playgroup/after school club/holiday club. The reason for this categorisation is that the groups run over 4 hours as per registration requirements. The number of childcare places has risen from 776 to 936.

1.37 The number of day nurseries in Pembrokeshire has increased by one. Since November 2010, two day nurseries have closed and three have opened. The distribution of day nurseries is focused in the towns within the County. The main distribution is around Haverfordwest where there are nine day nurseries providing 381 places.

Childminders 1.38 In November 2013 there were 107 registered childminders in Pembrokeshire registered for 604 children. However, it must be noted that 15 childminders in November 2013 were on voluntary suspended – registered for 74 childcare places. The true number of places available therefore is 530 places.

1.39 In November 2010 there were 89 childminders registered to look after 499 children. This shows an increase in numbers since 2010 when there were 89 childminders providing 499 childcare places.

Sessional care 1.40 In November 2013 there were 36 registered settings providing sessional care – daycare that is provided for a continuous period of less than 4 hours. This is a reduction of 6 settings since 2010. The total number of registered places available has dropped from 952 to 863 over this period.

Out of school care 1.41 Care for school aged children in Pembrokeshire is provided by out of school clubs and day nurseries. Childminders also provide after school care for children of school age.

1.42 There were 28 out of school clubs offering 626 places in November 2013. Since 2010 a number of settings have closed, due to lack of take up.

1.43 For children attending Secondary Schools in Pembrokeshire, OWNZONE style provision is available for up to 3 days per week. The provision is available up to 5.20pm, within ‘chill zones’. Children have been allowed to access chill zone provision after attending other out of school hours learning activities.

Holiday clubs 1.44 There are 17 settings registered by CSSIW to provide holiday care in Pembrokeshire providing 536 places. Although the number of settings has not changed the number of places available has reduced by 166. The reason for this has been reported as lack of take up.

1.45 The clubs are run at either school settings or day nursery settings. 11

Breakfast clubs 1.46 In total there are 56 Schools in Pembrokeshire providing the free breakfast initiative. The average take up per day is 25%.

3 year Funding 1.47 Funding has been received from Welsh Government to ensure that all children in Wales will be offered a free part-time educational place, in an approved setting, the term after their 3rd birthday. If a child has not been offered a part- time place in school then it may be possible to offer a free place in another setting i.e. playgroup or day nursery. All non-maintained settings need to be Quality Assured and have undertaken an ESTYN inspection.

1.48 In Pembrokeshire children are funded for three terms at £390 per child, per term. On average 175 children are funded per term. There are 24 approved settings for three year old funding of which 9 are playgroups, 9 cylchoedd meithrin and 6 day nurseries.

Flying Start 1.49 Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme which provides intensive support services to 0-3 year old children and their families who live in areas of disadvantage, within Pembrokeshire. In Pembrokeshire it is available in Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and during 2013/14 we will be rolling-out the programme to include areas within Milford Haven.

1.50 Children aged 2-3 years, living in Flying Start areas are entitled to free part-time childcare for 12½ hours per week, which is the equivalent to 2½ hours per day, Monday to Friday for up to 42 weeks of the year. In 2012/13 we provided childcare to 226 children from the following childcare providers.

 Gelli Aur Flying Start Playgroup, Gelli Aur CP School, Pembroke  Monkton Flying Start Playgroup, Monkton Priory Junior School, Monkton  Pembroke Dock Flying Start Playgroup, Pembroke Dock CP School, Pembroke Dock  St Mary’s Flying Start Playgroup, St Mary’s RC School, Pembroke Dock  Pennar Flying Start Playgroup, Pennar Community School, Pembroke Dock  Golden Manor Day Nursery, Pembroke  Jumping Beans Day Nursery, Pembroke Dock  Tabernacle Kindergarten, Pembroke  The Meads Flying Start Playgroup, Milford Haven

GAP ANALYSIS

Geographical gaps 1.51 Three percent of Pembrokeshire’s Lower Super Output Areas are identified in the Wales Index of Multiple Deprivation 2011 as falling within the 10% of most deprived areas in Wales. Namely:

 Pembroke Dock: Llanion (52nd)  Pembroke: Monkton (99th)  Haverfordwest: Garth 2 (102nd)

1.52 Pembrokeshire’s children are comparatively more deprived than the population as a whole. Seven percent of Pembrokshire’s Lower Super Output Areas are identified in the WIMD 2011 Child Index as falling within the 10% most deprived areas in Wales. Pembrokeshire is ranked 13th in Wales in term of its percentage of deprived areas – please see Figure 2, Page 15.

1.53 Day nurseries are distributed around the towns in Pembrokeshire, namely, Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke, Milford Haven, Narberth, Tenby and Fishguard. The greatest number are situated in Haverfordwest - 9 settings.

1.54 Sessional care settings are widely distributed across rural parts of the County. Sessional care places provide only 9% of all registered places in Haverfordwest but 72% in Kilgetty and 89% in Tenby sub areas

1.55 After school places have continued to decline since the first CSA was undertaken in 2008, despite supporting groups through sustainability funding.

1.56 OWNZONE provision in Secondary Schools has been developed and sustained, where children aged 11-14 years can receive up to 3 days free childcare per week. This provision is available in all 8 Secondary School in Pembrokeshire.

Income Gaps 1.57 Whether or not childcare is affordable will depend on a wide range of factors – including housing and other household costs – and individual perceptions of what people find affordable.

1.58 The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2013 identifies the areas of greatest employment deprivation are located in Pembroke Dock; Llanion 1, Pembroke; Monkton, Haverfordwest; Garth 2 and Pembroke Dock; Central. Three of which are in the most deprived ten percent in Wales for employment deprivation.

1.59 There are four LSOAs in Pembrokeshire which are amongst the most deprived ten percent in Wales in terms of income domain. These are located primarily in Pembroke Dock, Monkton, Haverfordwest and Milford.

1.60 The cost of childcare in Pembrokeshire is as much, if not more, than in other parts of Wales, however wage levels are below the Welsh Average.

1.61 Of the respondents of the parent/carer questionnaire 22% stated that their reason for not using childcare was that it was too expensive – this was highest amongst parents/carers of children aged 0-4 years with 40% of respondents highlighting this as a concern. 13

1.62 Another factor to consider is the current economic climate. There has been a dramatic increase in redundancies. This will have a knock-on effect on the demand on childcare. Families will look at ways of saving money and previous trends show that childcare is one of the first cut-backs families make. 65% of respondents from the parent/carer questionnaire stated that they did not use childcare as they did not need it / choose not to use it.

1.63 Of those parents/carers who responded to the questionnaire 49.1% did not claim Working Tax Credits. 24% were unsure whether or not they could claim Working Tax Credits.

Specific Needs Gaps 1.64 Statistics on children with additional needs were gathered from a number of sources within the Local Authority. In Pembrokeshire several sources of data are maintained in respect of children and young people i.e. SEN data, Disability Living Allowance and the Register of Children with Specific Needs. However, no single source provides an accurate estimate of the number of disabled children and young people in the County.

1.65 According to Disability Living Allowance data there are 1210 children and young people aged 0-17 in receipt of DLA benefit in Pembrokeshire, please see breakdown, Table 2 below1.

Table 2 – Breakdown of DLA Claimants by age

Age Range Numbers (Thousands) Approximate Number

Under 5 years 0.34 340

5 – 11 Years 0.34 340

11 – 16 Years 0.13 130

16 – 17 Years 0.40 400

1.66 This data provides an indication of the number of disabled children and young people in the County. However, this data is not an accurate representation as some families do not, or are not entitled to, claim this allowance.

1 Department for Work and Pensions, May 2013

Figure 2: Welsh Index of Deprivation; Pembrokeshire

1.67 Results from the Providers Survey identified that 5% of childminders currently look after children with additional needs, as did 31% of day nurseries, 9% of out of school care settings and 20% of sessional care settings.

1.68 The focus group commented that there were limited spaces available for children. Some settings were not inclusive, in terms of caring for those with complex needs because of the buildings they use and equipment. Private settings will not always take children with disabilities. Cost is also a major issue, as many disabled children require 1:1 care, and there is a lack of after school/holiday provision for children over 11 years.

1.69 Parents/carers felt that all staff involved in working with children with additional learning needs should be trained in how to deal appropriately and effectively with challenging behaviour / specific needs.

Time Gaps 1.70 The majority of childcare available in Pembrokeshire operates within standard hours, which does not meet all the needs of working parents. The majority of childminders start before 9am (97%), with 40% starting before 7.30am. 18% of childminders operate after 6pm. Most day nurseries (95%) open before 9am whilst only 5% open after 6pm..

1.71 9% of respondents of the Parent/Carer Survey would like more flexible sessions whilst 7% would like childcare at different times.

1.72 Consultation with employers highlighted the need for childcare to be available before 7am and after 6pm.

Age Gaps 1.73 36% of respondents to the Parent/Carer survey found it easy/very easy to find suitable childcare for their child/children, compared to 25% of respondents who found it difficult/very difficult to find suitable childcare.

1.74 The main providers of day care for 0 to 4 year olds are childminders, day nurseries and after school clubs. In the County as a whole there are 13.5 places per 100 children age 0 to 4 during term time.

1.75 There is a wide variation in provision across the County. The highest provision is based around the towns within the County. It is estimated that the following additional day care places are required in areas:

Table 3: Additional places required

Area Additional Additional After School Additional Holiday Places Daycare Places Places (0-4 years) Cilgerran 0 26 26 Clydau 0 22 22 Crymych 0 20 20 St Dogmaels 14 30 30 Dinas Cross 4 16 16 Fishguard 0 0 0 Goodwick 14 28 28 Newport 8 14 14 Scleddau 6 12 12 Letterston 18 20 40 Llanrhian 6 20 20 St Davids 0 18 18 Solva 0 24 24 Maenclochog 18 50 50 Rudbaxton 6 20 20 Wiston 0 31 31 Haverfordwest 0 78 78 Merlins Bridge 18 38 38 Lampeter Velfrey 4 24 24 Martletwy 6 18 18 Narberth 0 0 0 Camrose 0 0 0 Johnston 0 22 22 St Ishmaels 8 18 18 The Havens 10 24 24 Burton 12 26 26 Llangwm 12 16 16 Neyland 17 54 54 Milford Haven 0 140 140 Amroth 4 14 14 East Williamston 10 22 22 Kilgetty/Begelly 8 28 28 Saundersfoot 0 28 28 Pembroke Dock 0 128 128 Carew 6 26 26 Lamphey 8 22 22 Pembroke 0 0 0 Hundleton 12 6 6 Penally 0 0 0 Tenby 0 54 54 Manorbier 10 34 34

1.76 Overall there are five childcare places per 100 children aged 5-14 (to 17 disabled) years living in the county. Unfortunately some respondents filled in the form for individual ages, others as a total across the ages so cannot reliably split 5-10 years and 11-14 years (up to 17 years for disabled children).

1.77 Provision for 11 to 14 year olds during term time is through the OWNZONE style provision situated in Secondary Schools.

1.78 The survey did not provide reliable data to determine the contribution holiday clubs and summer playschemes make. Further consultation will be undertaken when groups are running to determine usage.

Key Messages 1.79 To identify the current geographical gaps in the childcare market we first need to examine the current levels of provision in the county and map this against child population.

1.80 In total, this would require an additional 262 new daycare places (with day nurseries or childminders) to be created along with 1171 term-time out of school places and 1191 additional holiday places. The breakdown of new places required is set out below:

Type Gaps 1.81 Many factors influence the ability of children and young people to speak Welsh, including the language of their parents or carer, the language of the home, education and the media. Children and young people brought up in Welsh- speaking households and who receive Welsh-medium education are more likely to grow into bilingual individuals who use the language in all aspects of their lives.

1.82 The Census 2011 showed that 72.5% of people who live in Pembrokeshire have no skills in Welsh. People who speak Welsh predominantly live in the north of the county.

1.83 Currently there are 13 settings providing childcare through the medium of Welsh and 8 bilingual settings. Please see Figure 3: Childcare providers by language type, page 19.

1.84 Of the respondents to the parent/carer questionnaire, when asked what improvements would make the biggest difference to childcare in Pembrokeshire, ranked ‘more flexible provision’ as the 4th most significant option.

Figure 3: Childcare Providers by Language Type

Recommendations for Securing Sufficient Childcare

1.85 The following recommendations are made based on the evidence presented in the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.

Local Authority Obligations:  To ensure that relevant Local Authority departments are aware of the statutory sufficiency duty placed on them by Section 22 and 26 of the Childcare Act 2006, as well as their obligations to support.

 To ensure that a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment is undertaken and reviewed annually.

 Within its duty under the Childcare Act (2006) Pembrokeshire County Council needs to effectively support childcare providers in meeting demand. This includes supporting the development of new services and providing support and funding to sustain existing services, the information within this Assessment should enable resources to be targeted more effectively.

 The authority’s most important role in fulfilling its duty will be to provide information and support to parents.

 To develop an action plan to implement the recommendations set out in the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.

Early Years:  To continue to work closely with existing childcare providers and the Family Information Service to monitor demand, and in particular unmet demand.

 To improve access to childcare in rural areas and provide support to the childminding sector to secure existing services and to encourage more childminders in areas where there is unmet demand.

 To continue to explore the scope for offering more flexible hours to meet the needs of those parents working shifts and unsociable hours with existing childcare providers.

Out of School Childcare:  Ensure that all existing out of school clubs remain sustainable in order to maintain existing levels of provision for primary school aged children.

 To work with schools providing before and after school care to encourage regular consultation with parents to ensure that the care provided is appropriate and is meeting their needs.

Special Educational Needs and Inclusion:  To work with childcare providers to continue developing inclusive services through appropriate training and resources.

Welsh Medium Childcare:  To encourage all existing providers to deliver their services bilingually if they are not already doing so.

Information:  Continue to promote and publicise the FIS to parents, carers and employers in Pembrokeshire to ensure information is widely available in a range of different formats.

 Encourage childcare settings to be more proactive in providing the Family’s Information Service with up to date information regarding vacancies and waiting lists. This would ensure that the information held was accurate and relevant to customers.

 Ensure all staff within the Family’s Information Service continue to be briefed on what benefits and entitlements are available to eligible parents and carers to help towards the cost of childcare.

Sustainability:  Continue to offer sustainability grants to childcare providers in the form of revenue funding.

Affordability:  Promote the take up of the Childcare Element of the Working Tax Credit through partnership working.  Encourage childcare providers to consider offering more flexible pricing structures i.e. hourly rates as opposed to half day/full day fees.

Accessibility:  Work in partnership with Jobcentre Plus to offer FIS outreach service/drop in session for clients.

Workforce Development:  Ensure that the childcare workforce continue to have access to appropriate information and training, continuing professional development opportunities.

 Increase the confidence levels of Welsh speaking staff already working in Welsh and bilingual childcare settings.

Availability / Flexibility:  Encourage existing and new childcare providers to consider extending their opening hours to meet the needs of working parents.

 Encourage existing and new childminders to be flexible in their opening hours and consider accommodating the needs of parents working shifts and weekends etc.

CONCLUSIONS / NEXT STEPS

1.86 In order to respond to the gaps highlighted within the full Assessment, an Action Plan has been developed. The Action Plan will be monitored, reviewed and updated on an annual basis by the members of the Childcare Strategy Group.

2. FACTORS AFFECTING DEMAND AND ABILITY TO PAY

Introduction 2.1 The Childcare Act 2006 places a statutory duty on all Local Authorities in Wales to provide sufficient childcare for parents and carers in work or training. This means ensuring that childcare is available for these parents/carers and those with disabled children where and when they need it. Essentially, this is an analysis of the current supply of, and demand for childcare and the subsequent identification of gaps.

2.2 Sufficient childcare, in Section 6 of the Childcare Act 2006, is defined as ‘sufficient to meet the requirements of parents (in the local authority’s area) who require childcare in order to enable them;

 to take up, or remain in work or  to undertake education or training that could reasonably be expected to assist them to obtain work.

2.3 In determining whether provision of childcare is sufficient, a local authority

 must have regard to the needs of parents in their area for

. the provision of childcare in respect of which childcare the childcare element of the working tax credit is payable, and . the provision of childcare which is suitable for disabled children . the provision of childcare involving the use of the Welsh language.  may have regard to any childcare which they expect to be available outside their area.

2.4 The assessment provides an analysis of supply and demand that highlights the following potential gaps in the local childcare market;

 geographical gaps – a lack of childcare places in an area (Lower Super Output areas have been used in this assessment)  income gaps – a shortage of affordable childcare  specific needs gaps – a shortage of childcare for disabled children, or children with other specific needs  time gaps – a shortage of childcare when it is required at specific times by parents/carers  age gaps – a shortage of care suited to children of a certain age group.  type gaps – a shortage in the type of childcare for which parents express a preference.

2.5 The sufficiency assessment applies to childcare for children aged 0 to 14 years and extends to age 17 for children with disabilities or Special Education Needs (SEN).

Population 2.6 Pembrokeshire is a predominantly rural county, with a population density of 71 people per km². The population of 122,439 lives in some 53,122 households. Pembrokeshire’s Local Development Plan housing requirement is derived from Welsh Government’s 2008-based household projections. The household projections indicate that a total of 5,724 new homes are required from 2011- 2021, at an annual rate of 572 per year2.

2.7 In the planning of childcare, a detailed analysis of trends relating to current and future child population is crucial in establishing current levels of supply and ensuring that neither over, nor under-capacity of supply takes place in the future. This section provides a brief summary of the specific issues and trends that will impact on demand for childcare.

2.8 There is no single data source that provides the current number of children and young people living in Pembrokeshire. For the purposes of this report, the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Census 2011 results have been used as the data source for population figures. There are approximately 22,077 children and young people living in Pembrokeshire.3

2.9 Some areas of Pembrokeshire have a higher population of children than other areas. High population is based around the towns of Milford Haven, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest. The highest children and young people population is displayed in Figure 4 on page 25.

2 Scale and Location of Growth Background Paper (2010)

3 Census 2011

Figure 4: Children and Young People in Pembrokeshire

Population Projections 2.10 The natural growth of population in Pembrokeshire is declining. The county is set to lose 1,500 of its population over the next fifteen years as the number of deaths is projected to slightly exceed births by about 100 per annum.

Table 4: Projected Pembrokeshire Population 2001-20214

Age Trend Based Projections 2001-2021 Period % Grouping 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 change 2006 - 2021 0-4 years 6703 6075 5993 6139 6148 +1.2 5-15 years 16694 16686 15372 14528 14583 -12.6

2.11 The overall children population in Pembrokeshire is projected to decline by around 2,000 between 2006 and 2021, which amounts to a reduction of 9% over the fifteen year period.

Births 2.12 The most recent actual data shows that births in Pembrokeshire increased in the five years up to 2008. Birth numbers are projected to continue increasing before decreasing slowly until around 2016/17. This decrease is likely to be due to a decrease in the number of women of fertility age (15-49) in the intitial years of the projection period.

Figure 5: Live births by year 1996 – 20115

4 Population, Household and Labour Force Projections, Pembrokeshire Development Plans, September 2008

5 StatsWales

2.13 The general fertility rate (GFR) is the number of live births divided by the women of child bearing age (15-44) multiplied by a thousand. The chart below shows the GFR trend for Pembrokeshire residents from 199—2007 (ONS).

Figure 6: General Fertility Rate; Pembrokeshire 1998-20076

Migration 2.14 The population of Pembrokeshire is forecast to grow over the next 10 years. Natural change is low, with deaths outnumbering births but there is significant net immigration which is the main driver of the increasing population.

2.15 The flow of internal net migration, as at June 2012, in Pembrokeshire is shown below:  4,100 people arriving in the authority  3,700 people leaving the authority  A net migration of 400 people.7

2.16 The EAL (English as Additional Language) Service currently provides support for 166 pupils who attend mainstream schools. There are currently 37 schools in Pembrokeshire who have one or more pupils with EAL.

6 Public Health Wales, General Fertility Rate (GFR) trend, Wales and Pembrokeshire, 1998 to 2007

7 Internal Migration by Local Authorities in England and Wales, Mid 2012, Office for National Statistics

Vulnerable Children

2.17 Children Looked After: As at 31st March 2013 there were a total of 147 children looked after by the local authority – please see breakdown below.

Age Group Number of LAC 0-4 years 30 5-15 years 86 16+ years 31

There has been a variation in numbers between 2003-2013, as shown below.

Figure 7: Comparison of Children Looked After in Pembrokeshire 2003-2013

2.18 Children on the Child Protection Register: On 31st March 2013 there were a total of 123 children on the Child Protection Register – please see breakdown below.

Age Group Number on CPR 0-4 years 40 5-15 years 78 16+ years 5

2.19 A comparison of number of children on the Child Protection Register between 2007-2012 can be seen in Figure 8, page 29.

Figure 8: Comparison of Children on the Child Protection Register: 2007-2012

2.20 Children in Need: The Children in Need census is undertaken annually. It includes children who have been referred to the local authority Social Care Department because their health or development is at risk of being significantly impaired without additional support.

A breakdown of the census results at 31st March 2012 is shown below8.

Number Number of children with Number of Children Total SEN School Action or School with Statement of SEN Children in Action Plus Need 60 130 85 275

Welsh Language 2.21 Many factors influence the ability of children and young people to speak Welsh, including the language of their parents or carer, the language of the home, education and the media. Children and young people brought up in Welsh- speaking households and who receive Welsh-medium education are more likely to grow to be bilingual individuals who use the language in all aspects of their lives.

2.22 It is important that local authorities identify any possible shortfall in the provision of childcare in the Welsh language. However, the Census 2011 showed that

8 2012 CIN census

72.5% of people who live in Pembrokeshire have no skills in Welsh. People who speak Welsh predominantly live in the north of the county.

2.23 In January 2012 there were 12 Welsh Medium Primary Schools in Pembrokeshire with 1203 children attending and 1 bilingual Secondary School – 80% of the curriculum being taught in Welsh – with 1004 children/young people attending.

2.24 Table 5, below, shows the Welsh Language Skills in Pembrokeshire, set against the Welsh average, as a percentage of the population aged 3 and over.

Table 5: Welsh Language Skills

Pembrokeshire Wales No Skills in Welsh (persons) 72.5% 73.3% Can understand spoken Welsh only (persons) 6.1% 5.3% Can speak Welsh (persons) 19.2% 19% Can speak but cannot read or write Welsh (persons) 3.2% 2.7% Can speak and read but cannot write Welsh 1.9% 1.5% Can speak, read and write Welsh 13.9% 14.6% Other combination of skills in Welsh 2.3% 2.5%

2.25 Rates of Welsh speaking in 2011 varies. The highest % of child population (aged 3 years – 15 years) live in the north of the county, the highest being in LSOA Crymych 2 where 13.8% of the child population speak Welsh. The lowest % is in LSAO Tenby: South 1 where 2% of the child population speak Welsh.

Disabled Children 2.26 In Pembrokeshire several sources of data are maintained in respect of children and young people, i.e. SEN data, Disability Living Allowance records and the Register of Children with Specific Needs. However, no single source provides an accurate estimate of the number of disabled children and young people in the county.

2.27 The following data shows the breakdown of children with disabilities included in the Children in Need Census 20129

9 StatsWales, CIN Census 2012

Table 6: Breakdown of Children with Disabilities known to Social Care 2012

Age Number Under 1 15 1 – 4 years 80 5 – 9 years 110 10 – 15 years 190 16 – 17 years 75 TOTAL 470

Family Composition 2.28 Family structures, i.e. single parents, cohabiting couple and the number of dependent children can affect the demand for childcare, the type and volume of childcare required and the use of informal childcare. Family structures in Pembrokeshire are in the main traditional – headed by a married couple. 49% of the households in Pembrokeshire where dependent children lived in 2011 were headed by a married couple – in line with the Welsh average. A further 15% were headed by a cohabiting couple and 28% headed by a lone parent. Please refer to Figure 9 on page 33.

2.29 Please refer to Figure 10 on page 34 for a distribution of lone parent families by lower super output areas in Pembrokeshire.

2.30 The highest proportions of lone parent households are located within the following lower super output areas:

 Haverfordwest: Garth 2 - 52.8%  Pembroke: Monkton - 49.8%  Pembroke Dock: Llanion 1 - 44.7%  Pembroke: St Mary South - 42.5%

2.31 These areas also have a high level of deprivation and contract Community First status. Three of the areas are currently in receipt of the Flying Start Programme.

2.32 In many other areas of Wales, there are clear links between family structures and levels of deprivation, with more lone parents found in areas with higher levels of deprivation. The proportion of lone parents is an important consideration in assessing childcare sufficiency for two reasons;

 Firstly, lone parents often face the greatest need for childcare if they are to be able to access work and be fully economically active. Lone parents, who work, tend to use paid, formal childcare as opposed to families headed by a couple who favour a mix of formal and informal childcare.

 Secondly, lone parents are less likely to be economically active, which results in there being low demand for childcare in areas where there are many lone parents. To become economically active, lone parents often have to consider the high cost of childcare against potential income and the subsequent loss of benefits.

2.33 The highest numbers of children living in out-of-work benefit claimant households are in the following LSOA’s10;

LSOA Code Age 0-4 Age 5-10 Age 11-15 Number of families Haverfordwest: Garth 2 90 70 40 100 Pembroke Dock: Llanion 1 60 80 40 90 Pembroke: Monkton 95 75 45 115 Pembroke: St Mary North 65 55 45 80

10 Gov.uk/government/publications/Children in-out-of-work benefit households Statistics May 2012

Figure 9: Households with Dependent Children by type

Figure 10: Distribution of Children in Lone Parent Families by LSOA

Ethnicity 2.34 According to the 2011 Census the ethnic composition of the county is predominantly white (98.1%). The non-white population of Pembrokeshire total 2,321 persons. A breakdown of ethnic groups is shown in Figure 7 below11.

Table 7: Ethnic Group Pembrokeshire

White Mixed Asian Black Other Total population 120,121 733 1192 179 214

2.35 Table 8 on pages 36-37 provides a detailed comparison of Ethnicity by LSOA in Pembrokeshire. The highest % population of BME groups is located in Haverfordwest.

11 Census 2011

Table 8: % Population breakdown by Ethnicity

White; Area White % Gypsy % Mixed % Asian % Black % Other % Cilgerran 98.5 0.0 0.9 0.5 0.0 0.1 Clydau 98.7 0.1 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.1 Crymych 1 99.4 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.1 0.2 Crymych 2 99.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.2 St Dogmaels 98.2 0.3 0.9 0.5 0.1 0.1 Dinas Cross 99.2 0.0 0.5 0.2 0.0 0.1 Fishguard North East 98.5 0.0 0.5 0.6 0.3 0.1 Fishguard North West 99.1 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.6 Goodwick 98.5 0.1 0.8 0.5 0.0 0.1 Newport 98.8 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.0 0.0 Scleddau 98.4 0.0 0.9 0.5 0.0 0.2 Letterston 99.1 0.0 0.5 0.3 0.0 0.0 Llanrhian 99.5 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 St Davids 98.9 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.0 Solva 98.2 0.3 1.1 0.2 0.2 0.1 Maencholog 1 98.4 0.1 1.0 0.5 0.1 0.0 Maencholog 2 99.2 0.0 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.1 Rudbaxton 97.0 0.5 0.2 2.1 0.0 0.2 Wiston 99.1 0.0 0.4 0.5 0.0 0.0 Haverfordwest: Castle 95.3 0.3 0.3 3.1 0.7 0.3 Haverfordwest: Garth 1 96.4 0.1 0.3 3.0 0.1 0.2 Haverfordwest: Garth 2 95.9 0.5 1.0 2.0 0.3 0.3 Haverfordwest: Prendergast 87.8 0.1 0.6 9.0 1.2 1.4 Haverfordwest: Portfield 95.8 0.3 1.0 2.1 0.3 0.5 Haverfordwest: Priory 96.0 0.2 0.9 2.6 0.3 0.0 Merlins Bridge 96.6 1.6 0.9 0.9 0.3 0.1 Lampeter Velfrey 98.5 0.1 0.4 0.9 0.0 0.1 Martletwy 99.4 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.0 Narberth 98.3 0.1 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.1 Narberth: Rural 97.7 0.2 0.5 0.8 0.6 0.2 Camrose 1 97.0 0.0 1.0 1.8 0.1 0.1 Camrose 2 99.7 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.0 Johnston 97.9 0.0 0.6 0.9 0.4 0.1 St Ishmaels 99.6 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.0 The Havens 99.0 0.0 0.2 0.7 0.1 0.1 Burton 99.1 0.1 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.1 Llangwm 98.9 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.1 Neyland: East 98.5 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.2 Neyland: West 99.0 0.0 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.1 36

White; Area White % Gypsy % Mixed % Asian % Black % Other % Milford: Central 96.4 0.0 0.9 2.1 0.2 0.3 Milford: East 99.4 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.1 Milford: North 97.4 0.0 0.9 1.6 0.0 0.1 Amroth 99.5 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 East Williamston 1 97.9 0.7 0.1 0.7 0.2 0.5 East Williamston2 97.6 0.0 0.5 1.7 0.1 0.2 Kilgetty/Begelly 94.7 3.3 0.4 1.5 0.0 0.1 Saundersfoot 1 98.0 0.0 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.3 Saundersfoot 2 95.3 0.8 0.7 2.9 0.1 0.1 Milford: Hakin 1 99.5 0.0 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 Milford: Hakin 2 98.9 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.2 0.0 Milford: Hubberston 1 99.0 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.2 Milford: Hubberston 2 98.3 0.5 0.9 0.2 0.0 0.1 Milford: West 98.4 0.2 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.2 Pembroke Dock: Central 97.1 0.1 0.9 1.3 0.3 0.3 Pembroke Dock: Llanion 1 97.2 1.4 0.9 0.3 0.1 0.2 Pembroke Dock: Llanion 2 96.5 0.2 1.4 1.0 0.2 0.8 Pembroke Dock: Market 96.8 0.5 1.3 0.9 0.5 0.1 Pembroke Dock: Pennar 1 98.1 0.4 0.7 0.7 0.1 0.1 Pembroke Dock: Pennar 2 98.5 0.1 2.1 0.8 0.0 0.0 Carew 98.0 1.2 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.0 Lamphey 99.0 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 Manorbier 98.3 0.1 0.6 0.9 0.0 0.0 Pembroke: St Michael 98.5 0.3 0.6 0.4 0.1 0.1 Hundleton 98.3 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.1 Pembroke: Monkton 93.8 5.2 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.2 Pembroke: St Mary North 97.0 1.5 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.1 Pembroke: St Mary South 97.0 1.6 0.2 0.6 0.1 0.5 Penally 98.0 0.1 0.5 0.9 0.2 0.2 Tenby: North 97.3 0.2 0.8 1.5 0.0 0.2 Tenby: South 1 94.6 0.2 0.4 2.3 0.2 2.3 Tenby: South 2 97.1 0.1 1.2 1.4 0.1 0.2 Max 99.7 5.2 2.1 9.0 1.2 2.3

2.35 There are currently four local authority sites operating in Pembrokeshire. The pitch distribution is as follows;

 Kingsmoor Common, Kilgetty – 21 permanent pitches  Withybush, Haverfordwest – 9 permanent pitches  Under the Hills, Merlins Bridge – 9 permanent pitches  Castle (Catshole) Quarry, Monkton – 31 permanent pitches.

Index of Multiple Deprivation

2.36 The most robust and current measure of deprivation in Wales is the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2008 (WIMD), which is based on eight factors; housing; employment; health and disability; education, skills and training; income; geographical access to services; physical environment; and community safety. The Index measure deprivation at the Lower Tier Super Output Area level (LSOA). LSOAs on average, have a proportion of around 1,500 people, making them smaller than Welsh Electoral Divisions/Wards.

2.37 The WIMD 2011 ranks all LSOAs in Wales based upon their scores generated from a number of different indicators for the various types of deprivation detailed above. Figure 2, on page 15 shows the pattern of overall deprivation across the county.

2.38 Three percent of Pembrokeshire’s Lower Super Output Areas are identified in the Wales Index of Multiple Deprivation 2011 as falling within the 10% of most deprived areas in Wales. Namely,

o Pembroke Dock: Llanion (52nd) o Pembroke: Monkton (99th) o Haverfordwest: Garth 2 (102nd)

2.39 Pembrokeshire’s children are comparatively more deprived than the population as a whole. Seven percent of Pembrokeshire’s Lower Super Output Areas are identified in the WIMD 2011 Child Index as falling within the 10% most deprived areas in Wales. Pembrokeshire is ranked 13th in Wales in term of its percentage of deprived areas.

Economic Activity 2.40 In assessing the demand for childcare there is a need to examine the economic conditions across the County such as levels of economic activity in families.

2.41 According to the Nomis official labour market statistics 2012 there are 73,100 people who are of working age in the County i.e. 16-64 years, and of these 52,900 are economically active. The percentage of Pembrokeshire’s population who are of working age (59.4%) is slightly below the Wales average (62.8%). The unemployment rate for the County (6.7%) is below the Welsh average (8.2%).12

2.42 Pembrokeshire’s main employers include Hywel Dda Health Board, Pembrokeshire County Council and three refineries. This may impact on the demand for flexible childcare to cover shift work.

Earnings and Family Incomes 2.43 The average annual wage for full-time workers in Pembrokeshire in 2012 was £21,794 and the average gross weekly pay was £420. This is below the Welsh average of £455 per day.

2.44 Weekly wages for men in Pembrokeshire were higher than those for women in 2012 at £443 and £349 respectively.

2.45 The level of family income will have a direct effect on demand for childcare. Incomes vary widely across the county. Although Pembrokeshire as a whole is not particularly deprived, particular pockets of deprivation and social exclusion exist, especially within the areas of Pembroke Dock, Monkton, Milford Haven, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest. Three areas, namely, Pembroke Dock: Llanion, Monkton and Haverfordwest: Garth 2 are within the most deprived 10% Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.13

Travel to Work 2.46 The Census 2001 showed that of the 42,541 persons in employment 25% travel less than 2km from home to work. A detailed breakdown is shown in Figure 12, on page 3114.

12 Nomis Official Labour Market Statistics, Labour Market Profile, Pembrokeshire

13 Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2011

14 Census 2001

2.47 72% of the working population in Pembrokeshire travel to work by car – a breakdown is shown below:

Work at Home 9.0% Train 0.5% Bus 3.0% Taxi 0.5% Motorbike 1.0% Car/Van 72.0% Bicycle 1.0% On foot 12.0% Other 1.0%

Figure 12: Distance travelled to Work

Hours of Work 2.48 The Census provides information on the number of hours worked per week by all persons aged 16 to 74 in employment. Please find below a breakdown for the working population in Pembrokeshire.

Pembrokeshire Wales All residents aged 16 to 74 in Employment 54,217 1,363,615 Part-time: Total 17,916 411,573 Part-time: 15 hours or less worked 5,486 125,060 Part-time: 16 to 30 hours worked 12,430 286,513 Full-time: Total 36,301 952,042 Full-time: 31 to 48 hours worked 27,735 790,605 Full-time: 49 or more hours worked 8,566 161,437

A further breakdown by gender is shown below in Figure 13;

Figure 13: Hours worked by Gender

2.49 In 2011 51.2% of working males in Pembrokeshire were working more than 31 hours a week in comparison to 19.2% of the female working population.

Female Working 2.50 Employment rates and average household income influence the type and level of childcare required by parents and affects a household’s ability to pay for childcare.

2.51 Women are primarily the main carers within families and take responsibility for childcare. 89% of the respondents of the Parental/Carer Survey were female.

2.52 The proportion of working women is an important indicator for childcare demand. In Pembrokeshire 59% of the female population aged 16-64years were economically active – Please see Figure 14 below.

2.53 Of the women in Pembrokeshire who are in work 48% work full-time and 52% work part-time.

Figure 14: Economic Activity: Females

Housing Developments 2.54 82% of the housing stock in Pembrokeshire is privately rented or owned, and 15% is social housing (council and other social rented). 15

Table 9: Tenure status in Pembrokeshire16

Tenure Pembrokeshire Wales Total % Total % Owner occupied 36,558 69% 878,654 67% Social rented (Council/HA) 8,312 16% 214,911 17% Private Landlord (Letting Agency) 7,188 13% 184,254 14% Other 1064 2% 24,857 2%

2.55 Between now and 2021 the number of one-person households is forecast to increase by over a fifth (22%), married couple households will rise by half this rate (11%), whilst other multi-person households will increase by 13%, although in actual number terms this will only result in an additional 340 households.

2.56 Population and household projections indicate that a total of 5,600 new homes are required from 2011-2021, at an annual rate of 560 per year17. The Local Development Plan Adoption 2021 will guide developments between now and 2021 and provide for 7,350 dwellings. During the past year a total of 18 Residential Development applications have been passed by the Local Authority.

Worklessness 2.57 Worklessness households are those where none of the adults aged 16 to 64 are in employment. Included are all households where all the adults are unemployed; those were all the adults are economically inactive, and mixed households with both unemployed and economically inactive households. There were 2,510 workless households in Pembrokeshire in May 201218.

2.58 Figure 14 shows the number of workless households in Pembrokeshire compared with Wales.

15 Census 2011

16 Office for National Statistics, Neighbourhood Statistics, Tenure – Households, 2011

17 The Local Development Plan Adoption 2011-2021

18 Gov.UK; Children in out-of-work benefit households stats; 31 May 2012

Figure 14: Number of Workless Households in Pembrokeshire and Wales

2.59 As adhered to previously in the report the highest numbers of children living in out-of-work benefit claimant households are in the following LSOA’s19;

LSOA Code Age 0-4 Age 5-10 Age 11-15 Number of families Haverfordwest: Garth 2 90 70 40 100 Pembroke Dock: Llanion 1 60 80 40 90 Pembroke: Monkton 95 75 45 115 Pembroke: St Mary North 65 55 45 80

Working Tax Credits 2.60 Take-up of Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit can indicate income levels of families across the county. Child Tax Credit is for families responsible for a least one child (up to 31 August after their 16th birthday) and ‘qualifying’ young people for which they are responsible. It is paid in addition to Child Benefit.

2.61 Working Tax Credit is additional to Child Tax Credit for families with children. It tops up the earnings of such families on low or moderate incomes and includes a childcare element equal to 70% of eligible childcare costs.

2.62 Table 10 shows recipient families receiving Child or Working Tax Credit in Pembrokeshire and Wales.20

19 Gov.uk/government/publications/Children in-out-of-work benefit households Statistics May 2012

Table 10: No of families in receipt of Child or Working Tax Credit With children Out of Work WTC and CTC CTC only Childcare element Total Families Area Families Children Families Children Families Children Families Number Pembrokeshire 2,700 5,200 3,900 6,800 2,100 4,300 900 10,500 WALES 78,400 147,400 94,600 163,600 45,700 91,400 20,700 251,900

2.63 Statistics on the take-up of working tax credit can be used as an indicator of ability to pay for childcare. 19% of lone parent families who in live Haverfordwest receive the childcare element of working tax credit – this is the highest percentage in the county. A comparison is shown below.

Area Lone parent families in Families in work receiving childcare work receiving childcare element of working tax credit element of working tax credit Haverfordwest 19% 18% Milford Haven 13% 11% Pembroke Dock 6% 5% Pembroke 5% 4% Tenby 4% 3% Fishguard 3% 2%

Economic Development 2.64 Table 11 summarises the industrial structure of Pembrokeshire. Like all of Wales a large proportion of the workforce is in the Public Sector (just over 30%). Around 24% of the workforce are employed in tourism related jobs, this is higher than the Wales average.

2.65 Pembrokeshire is primarily rural area and has a strong agricultural base. Haverfordwest is the county town. Recently a retail park has been developed on the outskirts of the town centre.

2.66 Retail is an important sector in the Pembrokeshire economy, both for its service role in the community and it’s significance as an employment sector. Performance of the counties retail centres is mixed. Narberth is thriving, and has created a niche retailing role for itself well beyond what would be expected for a centre of its size. The town centres of Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven are in a declining state, in part due to the growth of out-of- centre retailers.

20 HM Revenue & Customs; Child and Working Tax Credits Statistics April 2013

Table 11: Industrial Structure, Pembrokeshire 201121

Industrial Sector Pembrokeshire Wales A: agriculture and fishing 4.7% 1.7% B,D,E: energy and water 1.9% 1.9% C: manufacturing 7.6% 10.5% F: construction 10.7% 8.2% G,I: distribution, hotels and restaurants 24.3% 21.8% H,J: transport and communications 5.2% 6.1% K-N: banking, finance and insurance 10.1% 12.5% O-Q: public admin, education and health 30.1% 32.5% G-Q: total services 69.9% 73%

21 Census 2011

3 ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY

Introduction 3.1 The Childcare Act 2006, defines childcare as formal care for which the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit is payable.

3.2 This assessment does not cover the use, or provision of, informal childcare provided by parents themselves or by relatives or friends. It focuses on formal childcare, which is provided in Pembrokeshire by childminders, day nurseries, sessional care and out of school care settings.

 Childminders: all childminders caring for children aged under 8 have to be registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW). This form of care is usually provided in domestic premises, normally their own home. Terms and conditions are negotiated between childminder and parents.

 Full day care: day nurseries provide registered early education and childcare for young children from birth to age 8. The setting can apply to extend this age range to 11 years. Settings are usually open from early morning to late evening on week days, providing full-time or part-time care.

 Sessional care: sessional care settings are those that provide day care for children under 8 for a session, which is less than a continuous period of four hours in any day. Sessions are held in non-domestic premises and are registered with CSSIW. Playgroups are developed and supported by the Wales Pre-school Playgroups Association (WPPA), and Mudiad Meithrin. Mudiad Meithrin groups offer children the opportunity to benefit from early years services and experiences through the medium of Welsh.

 Out of school care: out of school care settings registered with the CSSIW provide day care for children under 8, operate during one or more periods – before school, after school or during school holidays. This form of care can include children from 3 years old and children over 8 may use it, for example, holiday playschemes, breakfast clubs and after school clubs.

3.3 Part-time education for children aged 3 and 4: all children have the right to a free, part-time, good quality early education place the term after their third birthday for 10 hours per week. If a child has not been offered a place at school then it may be possible to offer a free place in a non-maintained setting.

Number of providers 3.4 On 20th November 2013 there were 187 settings registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) – breakdown shown below. These settings provide a total of 2934 childcare places. Of these 107 were childminders providing a range of care services to all children aged 0-14 years. However, the majority of places are taken up by children aged 0-5 years.

Figure 15: Number of Registered Providers

3.5 Pembrokeshire has a total of 187 settings providing 2934 childcare places. The following calculation will identify the childcare rate in Pembrokeshire.

Number of registered childcare places / population of children x 100 = childcare rate

3.6 Amongst the population of children and young people (22,077) there are 13.2 childcare places per 100 children. This is slightly above the Welsh average of 12.9 places per 100 children.

3.7 However, childcare is not evenly distributed throughout Pembrokeshire. The levels of childcare places per 100 children vary; Figure 16 on page 49 shows the comparison of the childcare rate between towns in Pembrokeshire. The area with the highest childcare rate is Haverfordwest – this is no surprise as Haverfordwest host the Local Authority Offices and County Hospital.

Figure 16: Comparison of Childcare Rate between Towns

3.8 A detailed breakdown of the childcare places and childcare rate, by area, in Pembrokeshire is shown in Tables 12 and 13 on pages 50 and 51.

Table 12: Total Childcare Places per LSOA in Pembrokeshire

LSOA Day Childminder Playgroup Out of School Holiday Club Nursery Club Cilgerran 0 38 24 0 0 Clydau 0 0 24 0 0 Crymych 41 45 58 16 16 St Dogmaels 0 0 10 0 0 Dinas Cross 0 6 24 0 0 Fishguard 45 61 24 18 18 Goodwick 0 0 0 0 0 Newport 0 0 0 0 0 Scleddau 0 4 0 0 0 Letterston 0 0 0 0 0 Llanrhian 0 0 24 0 0 St Davids 0 27 0 0 0 Solva 0 16 0 0 0 Maenclochog 0 0 42 0 0 Rudbaxton 0 0 24 0 0 Wiston 0 36 18 0 0 Haverfordwest 381 40 32 180 180 Merlins Bridge 0 0 0 0 0 Lampeter Velfrey 0 6 28 0 0 Martletwy 0 0 0 0 0 Narberth 106 35 66 64 64 Camrose 0 12 24 24 24 Johnston 55 4 16 40 40 St Ishmaels 0 0 0 16 0 The Havens 0 0 29 16 16 Burton 0 0 0 0 0 Llangwm 0 6 0 16 0 Neyland 0 11 24 16 0 Milford Haven 90 29 55 60 60 Amroth 0 0 0 0 0 East Williamston 0 6 16 16 16 Kilgetty/Begelly 0 6 16 0 0 Saundersfoot 0 12 0 0 0 Pembroke Dock 38 75 162 56 32 Carew 0 6 20 0 0 Lamphey 0 0 24 0 0 Pembroke 104 21 37 56 70 Hundleton 0 0 16 16 0 Penally 0 16 0 0 0 Tenby 46 6 52 0 0 Manorbier 0 4 0 16 0

Table 13: Childcare Rate per LSOA in Pembrokeshire

LSOA Childcare Rate Places Required Cilgerran 17.4 0 Clydau 11.2 0 Crymych 25.2 0 St Dogmaels 3.0 30 Dinas Cross 12.7 0 Fishguard 28.5 0 Goodwick 0 46 Newport 0 22 Scleddau 1.4 32 Letterston 0 54 Llanrhian 12.5 0 St Davids 10 0 Solva 5.6 20 Maenclochog 7.6 24 Rudbaxton 11.5 0 Wiston 16.0 0 Haverfordwest 28.0 0 Merlins Bridge 0 42 Lampeter Velfrey 13.3 0 Martletwy 0 24 Narberth 49.9 0 Camrose 18.3 0 Johnston 27.1 0 St Ishmaels 8.2 28 The Havens 16.9 0 Burton 0 36 Llangwm 5.3 28 Neyland 6.7 43 Milford Haven 9.2 86 Amroth 0 144 East Williamston 10.6 0 Kilgetty/Begelly 5.8 26 Saundersfoot 3.3 34 Pembroke Dock 17.3 0 Carew 8.9 10 Lamphey 10.0 0 Pembroke 15.7 0 Hundleton 11.5 0 Penally 6.8 12 Tenby 15.8 0 Manorbier 5.6 26

Daycare for Pre-school Children 3.9 Day Nurseries provide care for children aged 0-4 years and also children of school age. There were 24 full day care settings in Pembrokeshire in November 2013 – 21 day nurseries and 3 settings who although they do not provide full day care are listed by CSSIW as full daycare providers as they operate for over four hours continuosly.

3.10 The highest number of full day care settings and places are in Haverfordwest and Pembroke with 381 places and 104 places respectively

3.11 Full day care is accessible to parents from 8am hours to 6pm per day, Monday to Friday.

3.12 Full day care settings are rigid in their opening hours and do not offer the same amount of flexibility as childminders.

Number of full day care places available: 936 Welsh medium: 106 Welsh medium and English medium setting; 41 Bilingual setting: 46 Predominantly English medium with some Welsh: 458 English medium setting: 285

3.13 Of the parents/carers who responded to the survey 21% use day nurseries as their childcare provider.

Figure 17: Day Nurseries in Pembrokeshire – 20th November 2013

Childminders

3.14 Childminders provide an option for parents working a typical or flexible hours or nights and shifts. They provide childcare to both the early years and school age children.

3.15 Since 2008 the number of childminders in Pembrokeshire has fluctuated from 113 to 108, however, out of the 108 that are registered with CSSIW, 15 are currently voluntary suspended. The number of places available in November was 604.

3.16 The highest number of childminding settings and places are in Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest with 55 places and 33 places respectfully.

3.17 Childminders are flexible, although the majority still operate over a standard 5 day week, with some childminders saying that they are able to offer care at weekends and also some offer overnight care. Due to the flexibility of childminders they are able to offer care at an hourly rate – before or after school – or a half-day/full day session.

Number of childminding places available: 604 Welsh medium: 24 Welsh medium and English medium setting; 4 Bilingual setting: 15 Predominantly English medium with some Welsh: 26 English medium setting: 535

3.18 Of the parents/carers who responded to the survey 10% use childminders as their childcare provider.

Figure 18: Map of Childminders in Pembrokeshire – 20th November 2013

Sessional Care 3.19 Sessional care is defined by CSSIW as daycare that is provided for a continuous period of less than four hours.

3.20 In Pembrokeshire sessional care for pre-school children (aged 2 to 4 years) is provided by playgroups affiliated to Wales Preschool Providers Association and Mudiad Meithrin. Mudiad Meithrin deliver sessional care through the medium of Welsh. Mudiad Meithrin groups are predominantly spread across the north of the county.

3.21 Due to short sessions, most sessional groups run for 2½ hours. This does not generally provide childcare for working parents. However, this does not mean that parents who use sessional care settings for their children are not working parents, but use family friends or childminders to collect or bring their children to the sessions. Wrap around care allows a child of specific age to attend a playgroup in the morning and then attend a school nursery in the afternoon. This type of childcare is favoured by many working parents.

3.22 Since 2008 the number of sessional care settings has continued to reduce from 44 to more currently 36 (November 2013). Reducing the number of places available from 994 to 863.

3.23 The highest number of sessional care settings

3.24 The highest number of sessional care settings and places are in Pembroke Dock and Pembroke with 162 places and 61 places respectfully. Due to Flying Start playgroup provision.

Number of sessional care places available: 863 Welsh medium: 90 Welsh medium and English medium setting; 40 Bilingual setting: 24 Predominantly English medium with some Welsh: 596 English medium setting: 113

Figure 19: Sessional Care Settings in Pembrokeshire – 20th November 2013

Out of School Care 3.25 Care for school aged children in Pembrokeshire is provided by out of school clubs and day nurseries. Childminders also provide after school care for children of school age.

3.26 Of the 62 primary schools in Pembrokeshire, 16 provide after school care. However there is a lack of this provision for children aged 11 years plus.

3.27 Since 2008 there has been a reduction in the number of out of school care settings from 31 to 29. Reducing the number of places available from 702 to 610.

3.28 The highest number of out of school care settings are in Haverfordwest with 6 settings, providing 180 places.

Number of out of school care places available: 610 Welsh medium: 16 Welsh medium and English medium setting; 0 Bilingual setting: 16 Predominantly English medium with some Welsh: 503 English medium setting: 75

Figure 20: Out of School Care in Pembrokeshire – 20th November 2013

Out of School Holiday Care 3.29 There are 11 settings registered by CSSIW to provide holiday care throughout Pembrokeshire providing 335 places with the provision also being offered via day care providers – an additional 9 settings providing 153 places.

3.30 Holiday clubs provide play and full care all day during holidays. The highest area of provision is Haverfordwest, with 4 settings providing 135 places.

Number of out of school holiday care places available: 335 Welsh medium: 16 Welsh medium and English medium setting: 0 Bilingual setting: 16 Predominantly English medium with some Welsh: 432 English medium setting: 24

Breakfast Clubs 3.31 Breakfast clubs generally open within the hours of 8am to 9am, usually for five days a week, and cater for children aged between 3 and 11. They are mainly operated in day nurseries and schools – participating in the Free Breakfast Initiative. This Welsh Government initiative is aimed at providing all pupils of primary school age, registered in maintained primary schools in Wales, with the opportunity of receiving a free, healthy breakfast at school.

3.32 In November 2013 some 56 primary school in Pembrokeshire were taking part in the Free Breakfast Initiative.

Free part-time education places for 3-4 year olds 3.33 Funding has been received from the Welsh Government to ensure that all children in Wales will be offered a free part-time educational place, in an approved setting, the term after their third birthday. In order to ensure that the setting is providing appropriate educational experiences, all non-maintained settings have to have been ESTYN inspected and be Quality Assured.

3.34 In Pembrokeshire children are funded for 3 terms at £390 per head per term, on average 175 children are funded per term, 525 children per year.

3.35 There are 24 registered settings in the county, of which 9 are Cylchoedd Meithrin, 9 playgroups and 6 day nurseries.

Flying Start 3.36 Flying Start is a Welsh Government funded programme which provides intensive support services to 0-3 year old children and their families who live in areas of disadvantage, within Pembrokeshire. In Pembrokeshire it is available in Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and during 2013/14 we will be rolling-out the programme to include areas within Milford Haven.

3.37 Children aged 2-3 years, living in Flying Start areas are entitled to free part-time childcare for 12½ hours per week, which is the equivalent to 2½ hours per day,

Monday to Friday for up to 42 weeks of the year. In 2012/13 we provided childcare to 226 children from the following childcare providers.

Childcare Costs 3.38 Costs for types of childcare in Pembrokeshire are charged at different rates.

3.39 The average cost of childcare in Pembrokeshire is £4.07 per hour. However there are differences between the fees charged by different types of services.

Table 14: Average costs of childcare in Pembrokeshire

Childcare Average cost of childcare per child

Type Per hour Per session Per day Per week

Childminder £3.77 - £32.75 £163.75

Day Nursery - - £34.71 £173.55

Holiday Care - - £21.22 -

After School Care - £6.21 - -

Playgroups - £3.00 - £31.00

3.40 The majority of childcare settings invoice the family in advance. Childminders adopt the most flexible attitude, with most accepting either weekly or monthly payments. Day nurseries provide parents with invoices in advance and the majority ask for payment upfront. This is the same with out of school care and playgroups who either charge in advance or on the day.

Table 15: Childcare Cost Comparison22

Nursery Nursery Childminder Childminder Out of 25 hours 25 hours 25 hours (over 2) School (under 2) (over 2) (under 2) 15 hours Pembrokeshire £95.75 £90.50 £95.25 £95.25 £36.00

Wales £103.17 £102.28 £94.24 £94.24 £55.61

England £110.95 £106.19 £100.74 £101.51 £48.40

Scotland £106.04 £102.06 £95.59 £96.59 £77.90

3.41 Most day nurseries and childminders in Pembrokeshire charge a retainer if they are keeping a place for a child. A number of settings also request a deposit. The cost of this deposit varies throughout settings. For example, most day nurseries request 50% of a weekly fee as deposit. This amount is later deducted from the first invoice. Day nurseries who request a retainer discuss this with the parent prior to the child attending the setting. 21% of childcare providers in Pembrokeshire charge parents for childcare over public holidays e.g. Christmas and Easter.

3.42 Compared with the average costs of childcare in Wales, prices in Pembrokeshire for day nursery and out of school provision are slightly lower than the Welsh average, but prices for childminder services are higher than average.

Analysis of supply for 0-4 year olds 3.43 The analysis of supply is based on details of registered settings provided by the CSSIW, Pembrokeshire FIS and the results of the Childcare Providers Survey 2013.

3.44 The results of the Childcare Providers Survey provided an age breakdown of children setting of various types. Table 16 on page 63 shows the number of term time places for 0 to 4 years olds, by type of provider, please note this data is estimated as we did not receive 100% return from survey.

3.45 The main providers of day care for 0 to 4 year olds are childminders, day nurseries and after school clubs.

22 Family and Childcare Trust; Childcare Costs Survey 2014

Table 16: Term-time places by Provider type – 0-4 years

LSOA Day Childminder Out of School Holiday Club Nursery Club Cilgerran 0 6 0 0 Clydau 0 0 0 0 Crymych 25 24 0 0 St Dogmaels 0 0 0 0 Dinas Cross 0 25 0 0 Fishguard 46 56 46 46 Goodwick 0 0 0 0 Newport 0 0 0 0 Scleddau 0 3 0 0 Letterston 0 0 0 0 Llanrhian 0 3 0 0 St Davids 0 25 0 0 Solva 0 7 0 0 Maenclochog 0 2 0 0 Rudbaxton 0 12 0 0 Wiston 0 0 0 0 Haverfordwest 202 19 94 94 Merlins Bridge 0 0 0 0 Lampeter Velfrey 0 0 0 0 Martletwy 0 0 0 0 Narberth 38 23 48 0 Camrose 0 16 0 0 Johnston 55 0 0 0 St Ishmaels 0 0 0 0 The Havens 0 0 0 0 Burton 0 0 0 0 Llangwm 0 0 0 0 Neyland 0 0 0 0 Milford Haven 78 10 0 48 Amroth 0 0 0 0 East Williamston 0 11 0 0 Kilgetty/Begelly 0 16 0 0 Saundersfoot 0 9 0 0 Pembroke Dock 38 15 38 0 Carew 3 0 0 0 Lamphey 0 0 0 0 Pembroke 107 28 0 0 Hundleton 0 3 0 0 Penally 40 13 0 0 Tenby 0 12 0 0 Manorbier 0 4 0 0

Figure 21: Provision for providers offering term-time services for children aged 0-4 years

3.46 Where the number of places per 100 children is below the county average then a childcare gap is said to exist. The table below combines a range of data to summarise the local childcare supply in each area.

Table 17: Number of places per 100 children – 0-4 years term-time

LSOA Places per 100 Places required Cilgerran 5.3 9 Clydau 0 7 Crymych 37 0 St Dogmaels 0 15 Dinas Cross 22.9 0 Fishguard 78.7 0 Goodwick 0 0 Newport 0 0 Scleddau 3.1 9 Letterston 0 18 Llanrhian 6.3 3 St Davids 31.6 0 Solva 8.5 11 Maenclochog 0 18 Rudbaxton 22.2 0 Wiston 0 11 Haverfordwest 38.2 0 Merlins Bridge 0 18 Lampeter Velfrey 0 10 Martletwy 0 7 Narberth 71.2 0 Camrose 17.5 0 Johnston 39.5 0 St Ishmaels 0 8 The Havens 0 11 Burton 0 12 Llangwm 0 18 Neyland 0 30 Milford Haven 9.0 37 Amroth 0 4 East Williamston 9.0 5 Kilgetty/Begelly 14.9 0 Saundersfoot 8.2 5 Pembroke Dock 13.7 0 Carew 3.2 9 Lamphey 0 9 Pembroke 28 0 Hundleton 3.2 9 Penally 72.6 0 Tenby 5.2 18 Manorbier 3.6 10

Analysis of supply for 5-14 (up to 17 years for disabled children) 3.47 Unfortunately some respondents filled in the form for individual ages, others as a total across the ages so cannot reliably split 5-10 years and 11-14 years (up to 17 years for disabled children.

3.48 The same process was followed to calculate the number the number of childcare places of 5 to 14 (up to 17 years for disabled children). The table below shows the term time distribution of childcare places per LSOA.

Table 18: Term-time places by Provider type – 5-14 (to 17 for children with disabilities)

LSOA Day Nursery Childminder Out of School Club Cilgerran 4 0 0 Clydau 0 0 0 Crymych 0 16 0 St Dogmaels 0 0 0 Dinas Cross 6 0 0 Fishguard 12 16 16 Goodwick 0 0 0 Newport 0 0 0 Scleddau 2 0 0 Letterston 0 0 0 Llanrhian 0 0 0 St Davids 7 0 0 Solva 4 0 0 Maenclochog 2 0 0 Rudbaxton 0 0 0 Wiston 3 0 0 Haverfordwest 3 12 64 Merlins Bridge 0 0 0 Lampeter Velfrey 0 0 0 Martletwy 0 0 0 Narberth 23 24 48 Camrose 0 0 32 Johnston 0 16 0 St Ishmaels 0 0 0 The Havens 0 0 0 Burton 0 0 0 Llangwm 0 0 22 Neyland 0 0 16 Milford Haven 2 28 35 Amroth 0 0 0 East Williamston 9 0 0 Kilgetty/Begelly 7 0 0 Saundersfoot 6 0 0 Pembroke Dock 10 0 24 Carew 0 0 0 Lamphey 0 0 0 Pembroke 31 64 24 Hundleton 3 0 16 Penally 12 0 29 Tenby 3 0 0 Manorbier 0 0 0 66

3.49 Where the number of places per 100 children is below the county average then a childcare gap is said to exist. The table below combines a range of data to summarise the local childcare supply in each area.

Table 19: Number of places per 100 children – 5-14 years (to 17 for children with disabilities) term-time

LSOA Places per 100 Places required Cilgerran 1.6 26 Clydau 0 22 Crymych 5.8 20 St Dogmaels 0 30 Dinas Cross 3.7 16 Fishguard 13.2 0 Goodwick 0 28 Newport 0 14 Scleddau 1.0 12 Letterston 0 40 Llanrhian 0 20 St Davids 3.6 18 Solva 1.9 24 Maenclochog 0.5 50 Rudbaxton 0 20 Wiston 1.1 31 Haverfordwest 6.6 77 Merlins Bridge 0 38 Lampeter Velfrey 0 24 Martletwy 0 18 Narberth 24.3 0 Camrose 13.5 0 Johnston 5.6 22 St Ishmaels 0 18 The Havens 0 24 Burton 0 26 Llangwm 7.9 16 Neyland 3 54 Milford Haven 4.1 141 Amroth 0 14 East Williamston 3.8 23 Kilgetty/Begelly 2.6 29 Saundersfoot 2.4 28 Pembroke Dock 2.7 128 Carew 0 26 Lamphey 0 23 Pembroke 13.2 0 Hundleton 10.2 6 Penally 25.7 0 Tenby 0.7 55 Manorbier 0 34

Figure 22: Childcare providers offering term time services for children aged 5-14 years

3.50 The following table combines a range of data to summarise the local childcare supply and demand situation in each area of Pembrokeshire. This will provide some guidance in developing the Childcare Strategy for Pembrokeshire. However, further local context will need to be sought prior to any new development of childcare places.

Table 20: Supply and Demand Analysis by Area

Area Early Years Supply Out of School Demand Level Level Supply Level

Cilgerran High Low Low

Clydau High Low Low

Crymych High High High

St Dogmaels Low Low Low

Dinas Cross High Low Low

Fishguard High High High

Goodwick Low Low Low

Newport Low Low Low

Scleddau Low Low Low

Letterston Low Low High

Llanrhian High Low Low

St Davids High Low High

Solva High Low Low

Maenclochog High Low Low

Rudbaxton High Low Low

Wiston High Low Low

Haverfordwest High High High

Merlins Bridge Low Low High

Lampeter Velfrey High Low Low

Martletwy Low Low Low

Narberth High High High

Area Early Years Supply Out of School Demand Level Level Supply Level

Camrose High High High

Johnston High High High

St Ishmaels Low High High

The Havens High High High

Burton Low Low Low

Llangwm Low High High

Neyland Low High High

Milford Haven High High High

Amroth Low Low Low

East Williamston High High High

Kilgetty/Begelly High Low Low

Saundersfoot Low Low High

Pembroke Dock High High High

Carew High Low High

Lamphey High High High

Pembroke High High High

Hundleton High High High

Penally Low Low High

Tenby High Low High

Manorbier Low Low Low

 Areas with low supply and high demand are those where development of more childcare is needed and should be sustainable.  Areas with low supply and low demand are those where it is unlikely that the market will develop childcare places.  Areas with high supply and high demand are those where the market is most likely to be functioning and market forces will meet supply with little further intervention.  Areas with high supply and low demand are likely to have a sufficiency of childcare. It is possible that there could be an over-supply in these areas.

4. UNDERSTANDING THE NEEDS OF PARENTS/CARERS

Questionnaire analysis 4.1 The questionnaire for parents/carers was circulated electronically via all primary and secondary schools in Pembrokeshire.

4.2 All schools were asked to share the questionnaire with parents/carers electronically. For those parents/carers who do not have access to IT hard copies were made available.

4.3 In order to ensure that parents/carers of pre-school age children had the opportunity to respons, questionnaires were also distributed via parent and toddler groups.

4.4 In addition to the above, a copy of the questionnaire was made available on the Pembrokeshire County Council website for the general public and the Intranet (internal website) for Pembrokeshire County Council Staff.

4.5 As an incentive to complete and return the questionnaire there was a prize draw.

The response 4.6 A total of 198 replies were received. The response rate for areas is shown in Figure 33 on page 71.

4.7 Unfortunately, as the response was so low (1.4% result out of all families in Pembrokeshire with dependent children), the data has to be treated with caution as this is not a true representation of all families. The process used to consult with families in 2013 will not be used to inform future Childcare Sufficiency Assessments.

Figure 23: % return from Parent Questionnaire by area

Profile of respondents 4.8 The majority of respondents were female 89%, 10% were male and 3% did not declare.

4.9 When asked to describe their household over 75% of respondents stated that they had shared responsibility for their children with someone they live with. A breakdown of responses is shown below in Figure 24.

Figure 24: Respondents by type of responsibility

4.10 The majority of respondents were prepared to provide information on the total amount of money coming into their household during the year. Figure 25 shows a breakdown of earnings. Over a third of respondents take home in excess of £37,000 per year.

Figure 25: Average household income per year

Table 21: Respondents employment status

Respondent Partner Work full-time 61 108 Work part-time 83 18 On maternity/paternity leave 6 3 Full-time training 2 3 Part-time training 10 3 Unemployed 8 2 Lone parent 8 1 Young carer 3 1

4.11 The above table provides a breakdown of employment status by respondents including information regarding their partner.

Table 22: Respondents by ethnic group

Ethnic Group % response Asian 0.5% Black – African 0.5% Mixed White and Asian 0.5% Mixed White and Black Caribbean 0.5% White British 96% White Dutch 0.5% White Irish 0.5% Prefer not to say 1%

4.12 The above table provides a breakdown of ethnicity. The majority of respondents (96%) classed themselves as belonging to a white ethnic group.

4.13 Figure below shows the percentage age of respondents who completed the survey.

Figure 26: Age of Respondents

Current use of childcare 4.14 56.5% reported using childcare for some or all of their children.

4.15 Due to the limited response it is hard to breakdown childcare usage by area.

Term time use of childcare 4.16 The table below shows the main type of childcare used during term-time by respondent’s children.

Childcare Type Places Childminder 20 Day Nursery 41 Playgroup 7 Breakfast Club 40 After School Club 38 Creche 8 Other 0

4.18 The table below shows the average hours of childcare used per week and average cost per week for each age group.

0-4 years

Term-time Holiday Average hours used per week 20 hours 20 hours Average costs per week £96.00 £93.00

5-10 years

Term-time Holiday Average hours used 9½ hours 19½ hours Average costs per week £22.50 £84.00 11-14 years

Term-time Holiday Average hours used 5 hours 14 hours Average costs per week £27.50 £76.00

Reasons for using and not using childcare 4.19 The parents/carers survey showed that the main reason for using childcare was to enable parents to work, recorded by 95.5% of respondents, the second reason for using childcare was ‘the social and learning benefits for their children’.

4.20 Of those respondents who did not use childcare the main reason given was that they did not need it / choose not to use – 64% of responses. With 22.5% of respondents not using childcare because it is too expensive.

Meeting the needs of parents and carers 4.21 Of the parents and carers who responded to the survey, 47% had found difficulties in finding suitable childcare. When asked what improvements were required to make a difference the responses highlighted are shown below in Figure 27 on page 78.

Figure 27: Improvements required

Improvement Percentage return More affordable 25 Better after school facilities 16 Better holiday clubs 13 More flexible sessions 9 More provision for older children 8 More childcare to cater for shift work 8 Childcare that is available after 6pm 6 Childcare that is better at meeting the child's additional needs or disability 5 Better quality provision 4 More weekend care 3 More overnight care 1 Childcare that is available before 7am 1 More Welsh language/bilingual childcare provision 1

4.22 Parents were asked whether they were satisfied with the current childcare facilities available in Pembrokeshire, results shown below.

Very satisfied 35.8% Satisfied 38.9% Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 8.4% Dissatisfied 13.7% Very dissatisfied 3.2%

4.23 Just under 75% of respondents were satisfied with the childcare they receive. Comments included;

‘Breakfast clubs and after school clubs has proved invaluable to me as a working mum and without it would not be able to provide for my family.’

‘It is expensive but there is plenty of choice.’

‘The nursery which my children attend is very flexible for me, and they provide a very high standard of care.’

4.24 Parents/carers who were not satisfied with provision commented:

‘it is expensive (very) for the private childcare providers, whereas the extremely hardworking playgroups are finding it hard to survive and depend a lot on fundraising. That said the quality of care is excellent in both’

‘more school based provision would be a massive help. The lack of after- school clubs etc means I can only work part-time’

‘I feel that the childcare facilities for disabled children are very limited. My daughter is 8 and attends a holiday club quite happily. However my disabled son, who has autism is extremely limited as to where he can attend.’

‘More childcare in rural areas would allow my child to access care in their local community.’

Childcare as a barrier to accessing employment 4.25 Parents/carers were asked if they had experienced difficulties in finding affordable/suitable childcare. The responses from the survey are shown below.

Have difficulties prevented Yes No Not you from... answered ‘taking up a job’ 10% 10% 80% ‘taking up training’ 11% 8% 81% ‘staying in employment’ 7% 11% 82%

Childcare element 4.26 A quarter of respondents (25%) claimed Working Tax Credit. The main reason given for not claiming Working Tax Credits was that ‘I know I am not eligible’. A breakdown of responses is shown below.

Figure 28: Reason for not claiming working tax credit

4.27 Of those respondents who pay for childcare (112) 37% are in received of financial help towards the cost of childcare, 25% through Working Tax Credits and 12% through the Childcare Vouchers scheme.

Focus group for parents of children with disabilities 4.28 A focus group was held with parents on 21st November 2013. The group of parents/cares participating in the focus group were learners on a 10 week Webster Stratton.

4.29 Many of the parents involved in the focus group had used SNAP (SNAP is the Special Needs Advisory Playgroup). Parents remarked that it was a very good, very professional and effective service. However there were limited spaces and only 2 SNAP playgroups located in the County – 1 in Haverfordwest and 1 in Pembroke Dock.

4.30 The was generally positive feedback about the Cylchoedd Meithrin and playgroups in the county, however with the best will in the world, sometime these provisions are non-inclusive in terms of very specific needs, i.e. because the buildings they use, equipment that is required.

4.31 It was noted that 1:1 support for children was a great service, however some childcare settings will pay and organise ‘helping hand’ involvement, but in some settings the parent/carer had to pay and arrange this for their child.

4.32 Some parents commented that they had a feeling that in some instances the service their child gets does not reflect the premium that they have paid.

4.33 One parent had taken two years to find a childminder.

4.34 Parents felt there was a lack of after school provision, some parents felt that they were unable to work due to this issues, as the work options were limited because they would need to work school hours only.

4.35 Parents felt strongly that all staff who work with children with additional learning needs should be trained in how to deal appropriately and effectively with challenging behaviour / specific needs. To ensure that children with additional learning needs are not merely treated as naughty children who need to be excluded from activities.

Family Information Service data 4.36 Pembrokeshire’s Family Information Service, was originally set up in 2003 – known as the Children’s Information Service – to provide information, advice and guidance on childcare to parents and prospective parents in the county.

4.37 In 2008 the service was renamed nationally as the Family Information Service or FIS. New duties were given to local authorities across Wales by the Welsh Government to broaden the range of information and support they provide.

4.38 In the year 2013, the FIS received 852 enquiries and 22,087 hits on the FIS website. A breakdown of enquiries is shown below. 32% of enquiries received were regarding information on childcare.

5 CONSULTATION WITH CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

Methodology 5.1 A questionnaire survey of all childcare providers was undertaken during November 2013. In total 183 surveys were distributed to providers and a total of 123 completed and returned, representing a 67% sample. Breakdown of response rate shown below;

Figure 29: % Return of Surveys from Childcare Providers

Childminders 5.2 As previously noted, there has been a fluctuation in the number of childminders in the county since 2008 from 113 to a reduction in 2010 to 89 and now an increase in number to 107, however, out of the 107, 15 are currently voluntary suspended.

Day Nurseries 5.3 In November 2013 there were day nurseries in Pembrokeshire, an increase of one since 2010.

Sessional Care 5.4 The number of sessional care settings in the county has decreased from 42 to 36.

Out of school Care 5.5 % return to questionnaire. As noted earlier out of school care provision includes after school clubs and holiday care. Of the 12 respondents, the majority were after school clubs and it is these responses that provide the focus of this section.

6. CONSULTATION WITH EMPLOYERS

Methodology 6.1 An online self-completion questionnaire was distributed directly by email to Local Authorities network of local business contacts. The questionnaire was distributed in November 2013. A total of employers were contacted. A total of 15 responses were received.

6.2 All the businesses that responded were small to medium sized enterprises (SME’s) with less than 250 employers, which is reflective of the general nature of businesses in Pembrokeshire.

6.3 Thirteen of the fifteen businesses that responded indicated that they offered one or more types of flexible working arrangement. A breakdown is shown below.

Response % Return

Part-time 26% Flexi-time 8% Compressed working 3% Annualised working 0% Job share 6% Phased return to work 14% Voluntary reduced working hours 14% Term time /school hours 6% Home working 3% Career break 3% 9 day fortnight 6% Temporarily reduced hours 11% Other 0%

6.4 Seven of the fifteen businesses that responded indicated that they had employees who worked a variety of outside core hour time patterns. The most common were weekend work, shift work and outside care hours.

6.5 Four of the fifteen businesses that responded indicated that they ‘currently offer’ a childcare benefit. Of these, ‘information about working tax credit’ was the most common.

Table 23: Benefits provided

Currently Thinking about Have provide providing provided in the past Childcare Vouchers (on top of salary) 0 0 0 Childcare Vouchers (salary sacrifice) 1 1 0 On-site nursery 1 0 0 On-site crèche 1 0 0 On-site holiday play scheme 1 0 0 On-site after school club 1 0 0 Financial assistance towards childcare 1 0 1 Information about childcare provision 2 1 0 Information about working tax credit 3 1 1 TOTAL 11 3 2

6.6 Businesses were generally ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ with the level of take up of the childcare benefits they offered. One business, however, indicated that they were ‘dissatisfied’ with the level of take up of the childcare vouchers (salary sacrifice) offered.

6.7 47% of respondents indicated that they found it ‘very easy’ or ‘easy’ to recruit and retain staff. 33% (5) indicated that they found it ‘very difficult’ or ‘difficult’ to recruit and retain staff. Of these, 3 indicated that they felt childcare played a part in this.

6.8 When asked what improvements in childcare would make the biggest difference ‘more affordable childcare’ was scored highly. Please see breakdown below.

Response Score Better after school facilities 3 Better holiday clubs 4 More affordable 21 Better quality provision 0 Childcare that is available before 7am 9 Childcare that is available after 6pm 6 More flexible sessions (e.g. drop ins or for a few hours) 2 More overnight care 0 More childcare to cater for shift work 3 More weekend care 1 More Welsh language/bilingual childcare provision 0 Childcare that is better at meeting the child’s additional needs 5 Different location (please specify) 0

6.9 73% of respondents were unaware of the Family Information Service.

6.10 Employers commented that

‘childcare is expensive for two working parents, to the extent that all of one person’s wages is paying for the childcare’

‘from personal experience it is the pre-school years that are the most difficult for parents, you have to question the point of working when childcare is so expensive’ ‘childcare has not proven a problem for us to date’

‘childcare for people who are out of work can be provided for free but not many people, in particular young people, are aware of this benefit and therefore do not take it up’

7. CONSULTATION WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Methodology 7.1 In order to gather the opinions of a range of children and young people, it was decided to use various methods of data collection. The following children and young people were approached to take part in the Assessment.

 Day Nurseries (North, Mid and South)  Primary School Councils  Secondary School Councils  Pembrokeshire Youth Assembly  Portfield School Council (Children with additional needs)  Young Voices for Choices (Disabled children and young peoples forum)  All Pembrokeshire After School Clubs

7.2 In order to gather the data various methods were used:

Day Nurseries – Mosaic Approach 7.3 In order to capture the opinions of children aged 0-3 in their day nursery environment, it was decided to use the staff members at the nurseries to conduct the consultation with the children. The reason being that the children were familiar and comfortable with the staff members so would be more likely to share their opinions openly.

7.4 The mosaic approach consists of using a camera and recording sheet. The children then spend time with their key worker going around the nursery environment taking photographs of things they like and don’t like, and being asked what could make their nursery better.

7.5 A sample of eight children were chosen from each nursery. It was decided to target one nursery from each area of Pembrokeshire...

 North Pembrokeshire  Mid Pembrokeshire  South Pembrokeshire

Primary and Secondary School Councils, Pembrokeshire Youth Assembly, After School Clubs and Specialist Groups – online survey 7.6 An online survey was distributed to the various groups mentioned above, encouraging completion of the survey. After a week or so a follow up email was sent out offering, children and young people the opportunity to enter the free prize draw on completion of the survey.

Findings from consultation with Children : Day Nursery

7.7 A sample of 6-8 children aged 0-3 were used to capture this data from three day nurseries within the county.

7.8 When asked what they like to do in the nursery the responses were based around activities, favourites being playing with toys, doing puzzles, play dough, playing on the computer, dressing up and lego.

7.9 The children were also asked to take photos of what they did not like about the setting, the most popular response was the snacks. Others included, playing in the rain, tidying up, jigsaws and washing hands.

7.10 The children also indicated what would make nursery even better, responses included, more toys and nothing, I like it.

Online Survey 7.11 A of 79 responses were received from School Councils, After School Clubs and Specialist Groups. Breakdown shown below;

Circulated Completed Primary School Councils 10 Secondary School Councils 1 After School Clubs 16 11 Forums 2 0

7.12 Responses shown below.

Figure 30: Have you ever attended a childcare setting?

Figure 31: Why did you go there?

7.13 Other comments made included;

‘Parents were working, but also wanted to go because it was something Different’ ‘It’s fun’ ‘My friends go with me’ ‘They just put me there because I was a baby’ ‘I went to a mix of childminder, after school and holiday club’

Figure 32: What did you like about it?

7.14 Other comments included,

‘it’s fun’ ‘going on the computer’ ‘outdoors’ ‘planting plants’ ‘I like to make new friends and to play with them although I’m not very good at arts and crafts I still enjoy doing it and I like sports’.

7.15 When asked was there anything you didn’t like the following responses were given:

‘when other children are silly’ ‘ when other children mess around’ ‘clashes with out-school activities’ ‘being away from home’

7.16 Children were also asked what could make it better, responses included;

‘more fun games’ ‘playing more new games’ ‘people don’t mess about’ ‘more things to do’ ‘more age appropriate activities when at a childminder’

Figure 33: Would you have liked to have gone somewhere else?

7.17 Of those who replied yes, the majority replied that they would prefer to go a friends house. Other comments included, attend computer club and go to my grandparents house.

Figure 34: If you do not go to After School Club or Holiday Club, where do you go?

7.18 The majority of children who had attended a childcare setting had enjoyed it and citied making friends and sports as the main reasons for enjoying it.

8. FINDINGS FROM CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

8.1 A focus group was held on the 25th October 2013 with partner agencies. Representation included;

 Wales Preschool Providers Association  Mudiad Meithrin  Department for Work and Pensions  Clybiau Plant Cymru  Pembrokeshire County Council – representing Day Nurseries.

8.2 The group were asked 3 questions. The first question posed to the group was ‘What are the key issues facing childcare providers in Pembrokeshire?’ The answers included...

8.3 Sustainability Funding – a key issue facing voluntary sector childcare providers in Pembrokeshire. It was commented there is and has been for some time a ‘live for today’ ethos in the day to day running of play groups and other childcare facilities.

8.4 Fees – groups continue the balancing act of trying to keep fees low enough to encourage good take up whilst endeavouring to cover all costs and run at a sustainable level.

8.5 Funding for 3 year old placements – places are either made available at schools or by Meithrins/Playgroups. Funding is made available to deliver this provision, but there are only so many settings that can feasibly supported and funded.

8.6 Parental choice of a setting for their 3 year old cannot be financially supported. In Pembrokeshire there are parents who have complained that they would prefer to place their child in a setting other than the setting within their catchment area. This has instigated a review.

8.7 Training – Whilst it was unanimously noted that Pembrokeshire County Council provides a fully comprehensive, well published and well managed training programme, the following issues were raised;

 The nominal fees that have been introduced for non-statutory training however low do seem to be a deterent in part to attendance. Statutory training is provided free of charge.  Level 1 Safeguarding training has been complete by all but Level 2 is not being attended.  The location of training can put people off.  Timings – training currently always takes place in the evenings and at weekends resulting in very long, unpaid days for those who attend.

8.8 Changing in policy/legislation – after 1st April CRB checks will no longer be free (only for volunteers). The onus will be on the individual and/or the playgroups to cover the costs. Employment legislation adds to the burden on playgroups – issues such as minimum wage, on costs, utilities, making provision for redundancies etc. Groups continue to be increasingly required to put on their ‘business heads’.

8.9 The second question posed to the group was ‘what are your views on the support provided by Pembrokeshire County Council to childcare providers?’ Responses included...

8.10 Sustainability Grants – these are vital! However, concerns were expressed about the lack of appropriate scaling of grants available based on type of provision. For example, a day nursery with 85 children registered is currently eligible to receive a £2,500 grant as could a playgroup with 12 children.

8.11 Communication – Partners felt that on the whole communication was good and they felt listened to by Pembrokeshire County Council. The Family Information Service was regarded as a very useful and positive link for advisors.

8.12 The final question asked was ‘Can you suggest any areas for future improvement (in relation to the support available from Pembrokeshire County Council)?’ Responses included...

8.13 Sustainability Grant – A review of the sustainability grant scheme to ensure that it remains fit for purpose to include development of business planning template for groups to use when putting together their applications.

8.14 Value childcare more! – Good childcare is intrinsically linked with the growth of the Pembrokeshire economy. Invest in it, support it, promote it and value it!

8.15 Take steps to ensure that childcare ceases to be the poor relation of career opportunities – better pay, better promoted profession within schools and colleages.