The DCSF has previously stated a commitment to have a graduate in every early years setting by 2015, but Nursery World understands they are keen to make this stronger than an aspiration.
More detailed plans on raising qualification levels for early years workers are expected in the update on the Ten-Year Childcare Strategy, due early next year.
The 2020 Children and Young People's Workforce Strategy, published last week, said, 'There is much further to go in order to make a commitment to have a graduate in every full daycare setting by 2015 and build a truly highly skilled early years and childcare workforce at all levels. We are now considering requiring all full daycare settings to be graduate-led by 2015.'
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