If you qualified in the 1990s and are now thinking about going back into the sector after an absence to bring up children, what kind of qualifications should you be considering and how easy will it be to get a job?
As one former practitioner says, 'I worked for a few years after qualifying with an NNEB in 1994 and it now feels as if I have been away from the workforce for a very long time. What I really want to know is, how can I top up my existing qualifications so I am eligible to get back into employment?'
It's a burning question for many former practitioners who are aware of how much the sector has moved on in the last ten years or so. Undoubtedly the number of qualifications and specialisms has greatly increased, and the drive to bring in graduates is perceived as a barrier to many of those who left the sector at level 3.
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