Across the sector as a whole there is disquiet that the level of pay remains so low for people who are doing such a vitally important job. 'We must as a Government surely do something,' says Barry Sheerman, chair of the Select Committee on Education. The Government's view, however, is that enough is already being done, and that the initiatives it is putting in place, such as the childcare tax credit, will trickle down and boost salaries. But many providers still feel that is impossible to pay their staff more and this, combined with the recruitment crisis, just means that they are unable to find enough good staff. Many in the sector believe that more direct intervention on pay is necessary.
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