The viability - and desirability - of graduates as practice leaders has been the subject of much debate since Early Years Professional Status was first rolled out in 2006.
Now this year the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) has also unveiled the development of a new level 3 qualification, which is designed to supersede all others, and stated its aim to raise all practitioners to level 3 by 2015.
As if that wasn't enough, PVI settings are having to grapple with the complex relationship between funding and qualifications, not least with respect to the quality incentive of the free entitlement.
It's hardly surprising that many in this sector now feel that government interference in their choice of employees has gone far enough. They want to be able to exercise their own judgement in employing individuals who they believe will result in the best outcomes for children.
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