The pandemic has challenged settings to adapt to new situations and respond more quickly to the needs of children and families. Many settings now believe they are operating in a new normal based on this experience.
Inevitably questions are being asked about what kinds of skills and professionalisms are needed to operate in this brave new world and what training and qualifications can support them.
There now seems to be a recognition that qualifications need to reflect a stronger emphasis on effective leadership skills, provide more flexibility in moving between different specialisms and make it more easy for Level 3 practitioners to advance their careers.
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