New Scottish rules may drive staff out

By Helen Gilbert, Nursery World, 25 August 2005

The Association of Quality Nurseries Scotland has warned that mature early years and childcare workers could leave the profession in droves if they are required to gain extra qualifications under the new registration process. Linda Pirie, AQNS board member, said experienced, older workers could be forced in to redundancy if they did not hold the correct 'paper qualifications' and did not want to study or sit exams again.

The Association of Quality Nurseries Scotland has warned that mature early years and childcare workers could leave the profession in droves if they are required to gain extra qualifications under the new...

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