Community, which represents early years professionals, is launching its Early Years Charter, which sets out the 'key' workforce changes it would like the Government to implement.
Community launches its Early Years Charter in Westminster on Tuesday 6 June.
The Charter, which is based on what members have told the union are their main concerns, sets out the key changes Community would like the Government to implement for the early years workforce, they include:
- recognition that early years staff and nannies are educators not babysitters;
- recognition of the specialised work that early years staff and nannies undertake;
- increased funding for early years settings that adequately covers the cost of provision;
- improved wages for staff in recognition of the specialised work they do and to support recruitment and retention into the sector;
- profile of nannies and other early years professionals to be raised to address the recruitment and retention crisis; and
- streamlined professional development opportunities for staff.
Helen Osgood, Community’s national officer for education & early years, said, ‘From speaking with members, we know these are the main issues that need to be addressed for them to feel valued and respected, and to stay in the sector and continue to develop their professional careers.
‘Their voice has been heard and, with this Charter, we intend to put pressure on the government to implement these crucial changes.’
- To pledge your support, or to find our more click here or email earlyyears@community-tu.org.