Research has shown that young children benefit from having a graduate leader in their early years setting, particularly for those children experiencing poverty or disadvantage. Supporting the development and learning of young children from birth to five requires a unique blend of skills including an in-depth knowledge of child development, an understanding of the importance of play and the ability to form positive relationships with children and their families. When you have seen an early years teacher successfully negotiate the different needs and interests of twenty two-year-olds in a room and effectively support their early literacy through book sharing and rhyme you start to understand how crucial these professionals are in the lives of our youngest children.
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