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Breastfeeding Support in Early Years Settings

This survey aims to understand how early years settings in Westmorland and Furness support breastfeeding parents. Your responses will help identify strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately ensuring better support for families. The survey covers policies, facilities, staff training, parent engagement, challenges, and weaning support. Thank you for your valuable input.

General Awareness and Policies
1.Does your setting have a written policy on supporting breastfeeding parents?(Required.)
2.How do you communicate your breastfeeding support policies to parents?
(e.g., handbook, website, posters)(Required.)
Facilities and Accommodation
3.Does your setting have facilities for parents to store expressed breast milk (e.g., refrigerator)?(Required.)
Staff Training
4.How confident are your staff in discussing breastfeeding support with parents?(Required.)
5.Do staff understand the importance of breastfeeding for the health of both the child and the parent?(Required.)
Parent Engagement
6.Do you discuss breastfeeding needs with parents during the enrolment process?(Required.)
7.Do you offer flexibility in feeding schedules to accommodate breastfed babies?(Required.)
Challenges and Improvements
8.What additional resources or support would help your setting improve breastfeeding support?(Required.)
Weaning Support
9.Do you offer weaning support/advice?(Required.)
Demographics
10.What type of early years setting do you operate?(Required.)
11.Optional: Please consider providing the name of your setting so that we can support you moving forward.
Thank you kindly for takin the time to complete this survey.