Nursery World - Trade union calls on Government to address early years workforce challenges

Community, which represents early years professionals, is launching its Early Years Charter, which sets out the 'key' workforce changes it would like the Government to implement.

Community will launch its Early Years Charter in Westminster on 6 June PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Community launches its Early Years Charter in Westminster on Tuesday 6 June.

The Charter, which is based on what members have told the union are their main concerns, sets out the key changes Community would like the Government to implement for the early years workforce, they include:

Helen Osgood, Community’s national officer for education & early years, said, ‘From speaking with members, we know these are the main issues that need to be addressed for them to feel valued and respected, and to stay in the sector and continue to develop their professional careers.

‘Their voice has been heard and, with this Charter, we intend to put pressure on the government to implement these crucial changes.’

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