Both the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) and the National Childminding Association (NCMA) rejected a statement issued by the Department for Education and Employment last Friday which said they had 'commented positively on many aspects of the standards'.
Rosemary Murphy, NDNA chief executive, said, 'This is a great example of Government spin. It is amazing that a press release which clouds the issues can be put out from Margaret Hodge's office halfway through the consultation.
'While there are some positive aspects to the guidelines, namely that it will be a national framework, the key element - a trained, professional workforce - is missing. These proposals do not in any way ensure that parents will have the quality of childcare they will expect.
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