Allegations of inadequacy outrage nursery sector
Nicole Weinstein
Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Childcare organisations have reacted with dismay to comments from the Professional Association of Teachers (PAT) that staff in nurseries are in danger of creating 'the next generation of Vicky Pollards'. The National Day Nurseries Association said claims made by Deborah Lawson, the chair of PAT, that nursery staff were poor role models with inadequate language and social skills were 'insulting' and 'ridiculous'.
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