Given the recruitment crisis facing the sector, promoting the early years to the next generation is becoming an increasingly important way of reaching new recruits. And there are new tools to help managers do this.
The Early Years Workforce Strategy identified various barriers to staff progression and recruitment in the early years. Some are hard to solve, such as low pay, but one was a lack of recognition and promotion of early years as a desirable career to the wider workforce.
So what pre-made resources are out there to help time-poor managers do this?
One is a new website, launched last month, for those in the sector, plus careers advisers, schools and colleges, to use to promote the early years both to those working within it and prospective new entrants.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
