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Nutbrown welcomes more views as issues flagged up

The quality of tuition, the standard of qualifications, and recruitment, retention and career progression are the three key areas of concern highlighted in the interim report of the independent review of early years and childcare qualifications, led by Professor Cathy Nutbrown.

The report is based on findings gathered in the call for evidence, which involved 982 responses to the consultation, six consultation events around the country and an online survey of more than 1,000 parents by Netmums.

The report sets out what Professor Nutbrown has heard so far about these areas and gives ideas about how they might be addressed, with the final report to be published this summer.

A clear view

In an interview with Nursery World, Professor Nutbrown said she believes she has a clear view of the sector's concerns around qualifications and said that it is now about 'making decisions based on this'.

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