Workforce survey calls for pay rise

Alison Mercer
Wednesday, June 19, 2002

A survey of the early years and childcare workforce carried out by an independent consultancy for the Scottish Executive suggests that pay in the sector will have to rise in order to expand provision. The survey, carried by the MVA Consultancy in April-May 2000, found that although more staff were recruited in the previous year than the numbers who had left, this required 'significant effort', and difficulties were reported in finding junior staff with suitable qualifications and experience. These difficulties were reflected in the generally low level of qualifications of the current junior staff.