The review will deal with five main areas:
* Examining and defining the role and responsibilities of staff in the early years and childcare workforce - nursery nurses, childminders, playworkers and staff in out-of-school clubs
* Improving workforce planning, to ensure that there are adequate staff numbers in each area
* Simplifying and modernising the early years and childcare qualification system
* Providing greater opportunities for staff in one area of the workforce to move to another
* Considering the potential implications of this work for pay and conditions.
The group will be chaired by the Scottish Executive and will include representatives from CoSLA, public services union Unison, service providers from the voluntary, private and maintained sectors, the Scottish Qualifications Authority, the Scottish Social Services Council, training providers and a parents' group.
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