However, we’re sure that you will find our exclusive Pay and Conditions Survey 2016, carried out with the Pre-school Learning Alliance, fascinating reading (pages 21-25).
The results show a stagnation in wages over the past few years, despite increases in the minimum wage and the introduction of the national living wage. This means that the average rates for the sector are being driven more and more towards the minimum levels of pay.
Funding for early years has not risen in line with the increase that settings have seen in running costs, so this seems an inevitable consequence.
The disparity for Early Years Teachers/Professionals against qualified teachers is very stark. Our survey uncovered an average hourly rate of £10.01 for EYTs, while their QTS counterparts are paid £21.97 an hour. No wonder that many taking EYT Status are moving straight on to a PGCE and then into schools.
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