Report
This research sets out the experiences of parents at the height of lockdown.
This research by Women’s Budget Group, The Fawcett Society, London School of Economics and Queen Mary’s University London sets out the experiences of parents at the height of lockdown. It comprises analysis of data from a survey of 1,424 parents of under-11s conducted in mid-April, and qualitative data from weekly diaries shared with Fawcett by 70 to 100 women each week.
Existing research shows that the overall unpaid childcare load on parents has significantly increased during the coronavirus crisis – with existing disparities between mothers and fathers increasing. From the data we have, mothers appear to be more likely to have lost work than fathers, and are more likely to have their time interrupted.
This briefing explores some of the implications of these findings for Government policy, including support for mothers to remain in work, changes to lockdown policy, and support for parents’ financial wellbeing and mental health.
The Women’s Budget Group submitted a response to the Treasury Committee Inquiry on Jobs, growth, and productivity after coronavirus in May 2021.
Analysis of the latest ONS & HMRC data, including the first Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme published sex- and age-disaggregated figures.
WBG analysed the data released by the Office for National Statistics on parenting in lockdown during Coronavirus & the effects on work-life balance.