According to the Education Policy Institute’s (EPI) new report on the early years workforce, despite being slightly more qualified than hairdressers and beauticians, real term pay cuts experienced by early years staff means that their pay per hour is now at very similar levels to workers in the two professions, who, in contrast, have experienced an increase to their hourly rate.
The Early Years Workforce in England report, which is based on findings from the Labour Force Survey, covers demographics of the workforce, qualifications and training and employment conditions.
Key findings include:
The EPI says that if the Government is serious about realising the ‘full potential of the early years workforce in providing high-quality early years education, and having the greatest impact on children’s outcomes, it must be serious about providing workers with dignity, status and the right opportunities.'
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