The NDNA's response to the Nutbrown review was based on feedback from members.
Nurseries said that early years qualifications should include a mix of academic study and hands-on experience.
There should also be more flexibility in the length of courses, so that their duration is determined according to the needs of the individual rather than by funding.
The Government's consultation on early education and childcare qualifications, led by Professor 
Cathy Nutbrown (pictured) ended this week.
Stella Ziolkowski, NDNA’s director of quality and workforce development, said,
‘Employers have told us that in many cases the quality of delivery of qualifications is a greater issue than the content of the qualifications and because of this, many people completing qualifications are simply not "work ready".’
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