Families Struggling To Cope With Cost Of Childcare.

The video discusses the high cost of childcare and its impact on families, highlighting Rachel Clark's struggle to return to work due to prohibitive childcare expenses. It covers the current and proposed childcare voucher systems, noting that the new plan may not be effective until 2015. The video also addresses challenges faced by mothers returning to the workforce, including potential changes in workplace dynamics and exclusion of high earners from the new scheme.

What is the main reason Rachel Clark finds it difficult to return to work?

• High cost of childcare

• Lack of job opportunities

• Health issues

• Insufficient education

How does Rachel Clark believe staying at home affects her child?

• Increases her child's independence

• Limits her child's social development

• Enhances her child's learning

• Improves her child's health

What is the proposed amount the new government plan would offer families annually for childcare?

• £1000

• £1500

• £2000

• £500

When are families expected to see the benefits of the new childcare scheme?

• In five years

• In two years

• In one year

• Immediately

What challenge might women face when returning to work after maternity leave?

• Increased work hours

• Difficulty in retaining their previous job

• Reduced childcare support

• Higher taxes