Middle managers working in integrated settings such as children's centres are not adequately equipped or trained to develop their roles, according to a new report commissioned by the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC).
Training and Development of Middle Managers in the Children's Workforce finds that a culture of heavy workloads and poor prioritising is preventing middle managers from establishing a career path.
The four main barriers are lack of strategic planning for leadership development, difficulty in accessing training and funding, and lack of time for professional development.
Jennifer Hackett, development officer for integrated working at CWDC, says, 'Middle managers are coping with a lot of demands. They are managing staff and children on a day-to-day basis and also managing change. But there is no time for them to develop the skills they need to be better leaders and work across professional boundaries.'
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