The Government has announced an independent review to improve the training and qualifications of people working in the Early Years. Children’s Minister Sarah Teather has asked Professor Cathy Nutbrown, an expert in early childhood education from the University of Sheffield, to lead the review.
Focusing on the qualities needed to ensure that young children receive the best quality pre-school education, the review will concentrate on improving the confidence, knowledge and skills of people who work with families on all aspects of children’s development. The review is part of a range of measures which the Government claims will improve Early Years education and childcare, especially for disadvantaged young children.
Professor Nutbrown has launched a call for evidence to hear from people working in the Early Years about the training and qualifications they think they need, and from employers, trainees, and parents.
The review will run until December 2011 and the call for evidence is published at:
www.education.gov.uk/nutbrownreview
