Opinion: NW Forum
Friday, February 8, 2013
I suspect this comes down to money. The Government has promised to fund two-year-olds and now realises just how much that might mean.
If it tells us all we can look after more children per member of staff, it can set funding levels accordingly.
by Christine Trenholm
- As for cost to parents being reduced - dream on.
If you want to attract higher skills and qualifications or develop existing staff, the higher ratios will be offset by the increased salary required to attract or retain the staff.
by Old Louise
- I fear for the safety of the little ones! To quote a friend 'I gained a degree, not an extra set of arms and eyes'
by lollysmum
- I wouldn't spend several years training to do a harder job for the same money.There is a thread on Mumsnet right now where everybody agrees that it's a bad idea. All the parents say you can't look after four babies properly. It does lead me to wonder how nurseries are going to bring it in.
By TiggyD
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