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Early years practitioners have found some barriers to updating their skills, but the pace of change now makes it a priority. Karen Faux finds out what they can do Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is now a priority for all those who want to progress in a workforce which is becoming more complex and challenging.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is now a priority for all those who want to progress in a workforce which is becoming more complex and challenging.

With the roll-out of Every Child Matters and the introduction of the Early Years Foundation Stage in 2008, any existing practitioner who wants to enhance their long-term career prospects needs to consider undertaking accredited CPD qualifications.

It's true to say the early years sector does not currently share the commitment of other professions such as nursing and teaching when it comes to updating skills. Take-up of CACHE's CPD courses, for example, suggests that not enough experienced practitioners are seeking to map their careers to changes in the workplace.

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