Minimum qualification requirements

The Government has highlighted within the Next Steps for Early Learning and Childcare, Building on the 10-Year Strategy document the following intentions with regard to the childcare workforce;

ensure that everyone working in early years provision has a full and relevant qualification of at least level three (equivalent to A-level) and consider making this a requirement from 2015;
consider making it a legal requirement that every full daycare setting has a graduate from 2015.

For advice on accessing qualifications to meet these requirements please contact Lucy Williamson 01902 551486.

This document can be downloaded from the Department for children, schools and families website (www.dcsf.gov.uk/publications). For more information please contact The Early Years, Childcare and Play Service on 01902 555894