The number of childminders holding a level 3 childcare qualification has risen significantly in the past year, a new survey suggests.
A new level 3 qualification is to be developed by the Children's Workforce Development Council, while others will be phased out, it was revealed last week.
Increasing numbers of staff and students are reportedly shunning Level 3. Charlotte Goddard reports
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