I think a little more clarity on the Government’s plans for early education is necessary. The idea of ‘hope’ is in quite short supply since the election – it does feel that the old ghosts of governments past are proving difficult to shake.
It’s obvious the current system is literally creaking under the strain of a lack of vision. The whole sector has been operating in a fog of uncertainty, broken promises and half-baked election bait for so long now it’s a miracle it still exists.
The recent study by the charity Working Families shows how stark the impact is on the wider economy, and with nurseries under more demand to meet the increased childcare hours, it results in services stretched to a breaking point. Settings are unable to find quality staff and relying on goodwill. It really is time to get a grip. I can’t see why it isn’t one of the top priorities for urgent reform and change.
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