I am the manager of Busy Bodies Childcare Centre in lovely Ludlow in Shropshire. I have been keeping up to date with all the discussions regarding changes to early years through More Great Childcare and the proposed changes the Government wants to make.
Understandably the main issue that has caused uproar is the issue of ratios. But the problem I have is that the majority of people have come out against it while not coming up with any alternative suggestions.
It is obvious to me that childcare needs to be more affordable but changing ratios is no way to do this. Changing the ratios will have a negative effect on the care and education of young children. At my setting we have more staff than we should and this enables us to meet individual children’s needs, go on outings and ensure all children are safe, secure and well cared for.
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