Nursery nurses have traditionally been seen as the poor relations of the children's workforce, receiving neither the pay, status, nor public recognition of their counterparts in health, teaching or social services.
Often, talented and ambitious practitioners have found the only career path available led them away from the sector. But at long last the demand for structure is being addressed, thanks to a series of developments propelled by Government policy, and particularly the Children's Workforce Strategy.
Last year the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) was launched to drive forward the strategy. CWDC's specific aim is to improve the lives of children and young people by ensuring that those working with them have the best possible training, qualifications, support and advice.
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