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'Respond to the qualifications and training review,' says Cathy Nutbrown

Professor Cathy Nutbrown from the University of Sheffield is leading the independent review on how to strengthen qualifications and career pathways of the foundation years workforce.

To give young children the best quality pre-school education we need to give people working in the early years the best training.

 This diverse workforce, which includes nursery workers, childminders, teachers  and Children’s Centre leaders, all have an important and valuable job that often gets overlooked. They are responsible for the care, education, development and wellbeing of over three million young children in this country. 

 It is vital that they are equipped and confident to take on this responsibility. I will be looking at how to strengthen current qualifications and skills, making sure all who complete their initial training have a clear route for career progression. 

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