Of the 36,000 mothers that responded to the poll by the TUC (Trades Union Congress) and campaigner Mother Pukka, nearly two-thirds of those that work and have primary school-age children said they do not have sufficient childcare for the summer holidays. Single mums were more likely to say this was a problem.
The poll was carried out between 23 June and 4 July.
Other key findings include:
Many of those that took part in the survey said they are relying on being able to work more flexibly than before in order to juggle work and childcare. Almost two-in-five will have to combine working from home with childcare. More than one-in-four will work more flexibly than normal.
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