Pulse Check 2023:
Public Attitudes Towards
Early Education and Childcare

The Coalition is committed to changing the national conversation on early education and childcare, but before we do that, we need to meet people where they are and understand what they currently think about the sector.

This report is the first stage of that work. It is an insight into the public mood post-Budget, and a platform from which to move the conversation forward. It is the first in a series of reports that look at how we increase public support for investment in early education and how together we can broaden understanding of the invaluable contribution the sector makes to our society and economy.

The Snapshot

  • 42% OF UK VOTERS SAY THAT EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE REFORM WILL BE KEY IN DECIDING WHO TO VOTE FOR IN THE GENERAL ELECTION

  • 44% SAY THOSE WORKING IN EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE ARE UNDERPAID

  • 59% SAY THAT INVESTING IN EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE IS GOOD FOR THE WHOLE COUNTRY, NOT JUST PARENTS

  • A MAJORITY (40%) SUPPORT INVESTING MORE TAXPAYERS MONEY IN EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE EVEN IF IT MEANS HIGHER TAXES FOR ALL, RISING TO 59% AMONG THOSE WANTING TO BECOME PARENTS

    DOWNLOAD THE FULL REPORT HERE

    READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE