Nursery World - Early years sector’s hopes and dreams for the year ahead

Early years organisations, childcare providers and unions share their new year wishes.

Jennie Johnson, chief executive of Kids Allowed nursery group

‘My hopes and dreams are first and foremost that the talent in our sector is fairly rewarded for a great day’s work.

‘Wages are a huge issue and relying on childcare being a “vocation” is underpinned by sexist attitudes. It is no surprise that this attitude prevails in a predominantly female workforce. Would a predominantly male workforce be expected to see their low-paid job as a “vocation”?

‘Addressing this issue would allow us to attract and retain, for the duration of their career, great people, which in turn would improve the experience and outcomes for the children in our care.

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