Parents in Wiltshire are being asked to give their views on childcare services across the county.

A survey of almost 2,000 Wiltshire parents conducted earlier this year highlighted 31% found childcare issues had prevented them, or their partner, starting a job, keeping a job or training.

Wiltshire Council says it aims to address local childcare concerns in the recent draft of its Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Report. The report is out for consultation now and all comments need to be received by March 20.

The final report will be published by April 1 and will show how the council is addressing the issues that have arisen in the assessment.

Wiltshire’s Family Information Service (FIS) at ask holds a wealth of information about Ofsted registered childcare in Wiltshire, including day nurseries, pre schools, childminders, nanny agencies, before and after school clubs, and holiday clubs including those which are able to care for children with difficulties and disabilities. They can be contacted on 08457 585072 or at www.askwiltshire.org

The charity ask supports parents and carers in Wiltshire through providing information, advice and services.

FIS can also give advice on the different types of care available, how much tax credit people might be entitled to and other types of help such as Salary Sacrifice, the pre-tax childcare vouchers arranged through employers.