The early years profession suffers from low pay and low status. We believe this situation urgently needs to be rectified if the sector is to attract and retain high-calibre staff. One way to do this is to develop qualifications that value the skills and knowledge involved.
For this reason, we are keen to explore the possibility of developing a workforce that demands a range of qualifications, including a core graduate qualification to which any practitioner can aspire. The Early Childhood Forum will be meeting next month to continue debating these important issues.
Julie Fisher, Chair, Early Childhood Forum
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