Spotting men in the largely female ranks of the childcare sector is akin to a hobby for many nursery managers and owners who, I've discovered, share similar views and experiences when it comes to employing male childcarers:
* Men have a crucial part to play in early years care and education.
* Without making the salaries better, what man is going to work with us?
* Having a man as part of our team would ensure a different perspective.
* I employ a couple of men and apart from some teething problems, largely due to parents' attitudes, having them in the team is working beautifully.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
