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Morris outlines expectations for framework

The new qualifications framework must recognise diversity of provision within the sector and provide the opportunity for everyone to access appropriate training, says former education secretary Estelle Morris. Speaking at CACHE's annual general meeting last week in her capacity as chair of the Children's Workforce Development Council, Ms Morris said, 'The single qualifications framework will provide a common language, so whatever someone's field they will understand what a qualification means and what skills and knowledge it brings to the job.'

Speaking at CACHE's annual general meeting last week in her capacity as chair of the Children's Workforce Development Council, Ms Morris said, 'The single qualifications framework will provide a common language, so whatever someone's field they will understand what a qualification means and what skills and knowledge it brings to the job.'

Questions from the floor addressed pay, funding and quality assurance.

Speaker David Harker, director of Children, Families and Schools for Brighton and Hove, acknowleged the importance of quality assurance but said it needed to link with the qualifications framework. 'Its market attractiveness needs to be stronger,' he said.

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