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The philosophy behind the Reggio Emilia approach could be applied in the UK, with a bit of thought, says Nurseryworks director Susan Hay

The biggest single threat to the development of early childhood services is the tightening labour market on which it relies. It's not simply a shortage of students opting for nursery nursing or primary teaching. There is a real skills shortfall, even among qualified individuals, being reported by employers and parents.

Nursery nursing students can take a variety of qualifications, but it is the quality of their work experience that usually defines the breadth and depth of their knowledge of their subject. Teachers must embrace the National Curriculum first, and early years only later, in order to work with pre-school children.

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