Alan Bentley ('To the point', 17 May) raises some interesting personal views about representation. However, we need to correct him about his perception and the facts of NDNA's representative work.
What is 'representation'? Is it about shouting loudly that childcare isn't a licence to print money and about abuse of paid sick leave? NDNA believes not. Day nurseries have a diverse range of representative needs and a fair, reasoned voice is the only way for us to move forward. It is not just the nursery that needs representing, it's the staff too. That's why besides highlighting issues for nurseries, we are also calling for direct investment in salaries.
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