The findings come from a two-year project run with the London Early Years Foundation and the Early Years Alliance, which highlights the benefits of flexible working to support recruitment and retention.
The organisations said the Childcare Pioneers project, which worked with three nursery settings, ‘lays the groundwork’ for future progress. Timewise ran workshops with nursery managers and head office staff to discuss flexible working options in their settings.
The report, published today, estimates that the equivalent of 17,850 childcare workers could be recruited if more roles were advertised with flex and part-time options.
It recommends that the Government’s planned review of the early childhood education and care provision and workforce should include in its plan improving access to flexible working ‘as a key strategic pillar’ and should consult the sector on this.
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