Nursery World - Playwork council invites early years

Playwork now has an official body to oversee workforce training and development, following the announcement last week that SkillsActive is the new Sector Skills Council (SSC) for active leisure and learning. Education secretary Charles Clarke presented SkillsActive with its full operating licence at a reception held at the House of Lords on 14 October.

Education secretary Charles Clarke presented SkillsActive with its full operating licence at a reception held at the House of Lords on 14 October.

In addition to playwork, SkillsActive is responsible for employees in sport and recreation, health and fitness, outdoor education and training, and the adventure and caravan industries.

Stephen Studd, SkillsActive chief executive, said, 'SSC status is a real recognition from the Government for the sector.'

However, a decision is yet to be made about whether there should be a stand-alone SSC for childcare and the early years. The Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education (CACHE) has continued to provide the core functions of the Early Years National Training Organisation since it was disbanded by the Government in April 2002.

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