The quality action plan, published today, sets out 15 actions to further strengthen the quality of early learning and childcare in Scotland.
It comes ahead of the move to almost double the number of hours of free childcare for three and four-year-olds in Scotland from 600 to 1,140 by 2020.
The actions focus on strengthening continuous professional development for staff, ensuring fair pay and good working conditions, and promoting use of outdoor learning.
They include:
The action plan has also been shaped by a new report by NHS Health Scotland, published today, which found the higher the quality of ELC, the greater its effect on children’s development.
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