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Towards Equal Voices: Childcare Policy and Children in the Chinese and Bangladeshi communities in an English regional capital

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Mabel LieORCiD

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Abstract

Childcare provision in Britain has improved in terms of its quality, accessibility and affordability, but still much more has to be done, especially in meeting the needs of minority ethnic groups. Household research with Chinese and Bangladeshi families including grandparents, parents and children was conducted to account for their childcare needs. The findings indicate that, while there are a number of similarities between the two groups, there are also significant differences that influence household practices and preferences with regard to childcare. The qualitative data illustrate the diverse and dynamic nature of minority ethnic households, while also drawing out policy implications for socially inclusive childcare planning.

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Author(s): Lie MLS

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Social Policy and Society

Year: 2006

Volume: 5

Issue: 3

Pages: 349-358

ISSN (print): 1474-7464

ISSN (electronic): 1475-3073

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1474746406003101

DOI: 10.1017/S1474746406003101

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