recommendations made by Professor Cathy Nutbrown to move towards a
minimum Level 3 qualification for all early years practitioners counted
in staff:child ratios.
Professor Nutbrown said that the decision was 'hugely disappointing' and 'denies opportunities for many babies, toddlers and young children; for their families, and for the women and men who seek a worthwhile career with enhanced status and career prospects.'
The Government had previously stated that the recommendations remained 'under consideration and subject to consultation'.
In the response to the Nutbrown Review in More Great Childcare, minister for education and childcare Elizabeth Truss said that the recommendation to raise the number of Level 3 staff incrementally until all staff counting in ratios would be required to hold Level 3 was still being considered.
Professor Nutbrown had called for a minimum of 50 per cent of staff at Level 3 from September 2013, 70 per cent at Level 3 from September 2015, and for all staff counted in ratios to be qualified to Level 3 by 2022.
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