Early Learning and Childcare Provision

Childcare Consultation 2026

The purpose of this survey is to gather views about the current delivery and future development of childcare services in Shetland. By completing the survey, your views will help inform how services are developed over the coming years. The survey is anonymous and should take no more than 5–10 minutes to complete.

The survey includes questions for three groups:

  • Parents and carers who have a child currently receiving a funded early learning and childcare placement
  • Parents and carers with a child aged under 3 and children not yet accessing funded early learning and childcare
  • Parents and carers with a child of school age

The closing date for responses to the survey is Monday 6 July.

Survey links can be access below: