This study increases our understanding of the parenting support market by exploring barriers to market development; developing services in Children’s Centres and Extended Schools; and options for charging for services. Interviews were undertaken with commissioning staff across four case study local authorities; providers at local and national level; and employers and employee benefits advisors. Research concerning charging involved desk research, telephone interviews and a workshop with DfES, GO and parent support organisations.

Tags: Children's Services, Parenting