This is incorrect. Although there are some four-year teaching qualifications, a graduate of almost any field can obtain a PGCE in one year. While it is true that childcare staff may obtain an NVQ while working in a setting, other childcare courses are full-time college courses with workplace experience, in the same way that PGCE students undertake teaching practice.
Within Worcestershire the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership has representation at all levels from 'educationalists' - teachers, educational psychologists, primary inspectors and early years practitioners. They participate in task groups, strategy groups and partnership. We ensure that Foundation Stage training is offered to all practitioners regardless of their workplace and status to allow sharing of information and good practice.
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