Brussels mapped, families in focus: Towards a coordinated Dutch-speaking offer for childcare and leisure
Map the Dutch-speaking offer and families’ needs in Brussels. Together we create future-proof policy for childcare and leisure.
In short
This project maps the Dutch-speaking childcare and leisure offer in Brussels and explores families’ real needs. We combine data analysis with qualitative insights to enable inclusive, future-oriented policy.
This project maps the Dutch-speaking childcare and leisure offer in Brussels and explores families’ real needs. We combine data analysis with qualitative insights to enable inclusive, future-oriented policy.
Need and relevance
Brussels needs a clear picture of current provision and families’ expectations. Policy makers require reliable data and insights to make decisions that work for children and parents. This project provides that foundation.
Brussels needs a clear picture of current provision and families’ expectations. Policy makers require reliable data and insights to make decisions that work for children and parents. This project provides that foundation.
From approach to impact
- Phased, data-driven analysis of supply, capacity and use
- Geographic visualisations and monitoring tools for VGC
- Participatory validation through BOA café and surveys
- Digital questionnaire, meetings and focus groups with parents
- Child activity kits and visual customer journeys for children’s views
- Policy recommendations that are concrete, inclusive and actionable
Promotor
Sigrid Dierickx
Onderzoeker
Nore De Grez,Helga Berghman,Karolien Huylebroek,Flore De Meester,Karen De Coninck,Annekatrien Depoorter,Jolien Reyniers
01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026
