9.1 % of the employees in the sector were disabled, which is approximately representative for the whole workforce (9%). The percentage of the childminders in the paid workforce with a disability has increased by 1% over the 2001-2003 period.

Percentage of workforce with a disability in childcare and early years provision, 2003

* equals less than 1% but greater than 0.5%

Source: SureStart 2004, table 4.3. Based on MORI.

A good practice guide for the recruitment and retention of disabled people is available on the SureStart website.