Another example has been drawn to my attention that clearly illustrates my concerns about ill-conceived national and local government interference within the sector.
The Children's Workforce Development Council launched its 'Qualifications Audit Tool' and we are now able to see in greater detail what is to be involved in providing details of the workforce in each nursery setting in the UK.
Some people will be quite concerned at the volume and nature of information requested. Why, for example, is it necessary for this form to concentrate on the ethnicity of the workforce, when it is supposed to be measuring quality and qualifications? Others may question the need for a detailed four-page document to be sent out to each employee, and then presumably checked by HR or an owner-manager for correctness. Could our time not be better spent with the children?
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