Availability or Affordability of Childcare Services (Glossary)
Jobseeker
Element:
Availability or Affordability of Childcare Services
Jobseeker (WP5):
This element is considered to be a barrier in Ireland only and a facilitator in 4 other countries. It is an important facilitator in Malta in getting people with disabilities to look for paid employment.
Jobseeker
| Element | TO | AU | DK | FI | FR | DE | IRL | IT | M | NL | NO | PT | RO | SL | SI | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability or Affordability of Childcare Services | 1.1 | -1.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0 | 2.2 | -2.3 | 3.8 | 2.7 | -0.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.3 | -0.3 |
N = 12
This element is based on a 9 point scale ranging from –4 (complete barrier) to +4 (complete facilitator).
-4 = complete barrier, -3 = severe barrier, -2 = moderate barrier, -1 = mild barrier, 0 = neutral, +1 = mild facilitator, +2 = moderate facilitator, +3 = substantial facilitator, +4 = complete facilitator
In relation to the element availability/affordability of childcare services countries that give a rating between 2 and 2.99 inclusive are given a light green colour and are considered to be a moderate to substantial facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Countries with a rating between 3 and 4 inclusive are given a “dark green” colour indicating that the element is considered to be a substantial to complete facilitator in encouraging people with disabilities to look for paid employment. Those below 2 are not highlighted. Countries with a rating between –2 and –2.99 inclusive are highlighted in “orange” to indicate that this element is considered to be a moderate to severe barrier in encouraging people with disabilities to seek paid employment and countries with a rating between –3 and –4 are highlighted in “dark red” to indicate that this element is considered to be a severe to complete barrier in encouraging people with disabilities to seek paid employment.