Nursery World - Management: Editor's view

How to square the circle of quality and sustainability remains the biggest challenge, and in this issue of Nursery Management we investigate the factors currently working for - or against it. With 4bn pledged in three-year allocations to growing the sector, the future looks ambitious. But are local authorities really equipped to fulfil their 'market manager' role?

Nursery managers reveal their own ideas on how to tackle market dilemmas - not least the disparity in funding levels between the maintained and PVI sectors, and how they aspire to a genuine partnership 'moving forwards'.

Another big preoccupation is the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. On page 12 we investigate the new terminology and paperwork it involves, and talk to some pro-active settings about how they are helping their staff to gear up administratively for the big day.

When it comes to staff, young recruits can be an asset to any setting, but they need to be given plenty of guidance and encouragement. We find out on page 18 how they will respond to good leadership and can be given the right opportunities to progress.

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