Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social

Social Achievements

• Conducted a sustainability survey of childminders, gathering insights into the challenges and needs of the sector.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Government funding for childcare is inadequate, threatening the sustainability of childminding businesses.
• Low hourly rates for funded childcare places do not cover the actual costs of providing care.
• Termly payments from local authorities create cash flow problems and affect Universal Credit eligibility.
• Inconsistent and delayed information from local authorities hinders planning and budgeting.
• Disparity between HMRC allowances for childminding expenses and Universal Credit recognition.
• Government's use of the term 'FREE' childcare creates unrealistic expectations among parents.

Mitigation Strategies

• Childminders are requesting voluntary contributions or charging for consumables to supplement inadequate funding.
• Childminders are limiting the number of funded places or funded hours to maintain financial viability.
• Childminders are adapting their service offerings (e.g., term-time only, stretched offers) to manage financial constraints.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Princess Royal Training Award