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Early years recruitment stalls, qualified staff numbers remain low – NFER
Provider survey data estimated that the workforce only grew by 600 between 2024 and 2025.
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STEM Starts Centre opens in Elgin to boost skills pipeline in Moray
Kathleen Robertson said: “By engaging children with STEM learning from an early age, we are laying strong foundations for future skills, confidence and opportunity."
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NI Economy Minister launches training academy to meet childcare workforce demand
The programme offers supervised childcare experience, with industry recognised qualifications for roles in Belfast, Antrim, Armagh and Down.
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Low pay and poor career progression holds back early years childcare workforce – NFER
Only 49% of early years staff said there were opportunities for career progression, compared to 57% among similar workers.
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Experienced practitioners vital for educating youngest children, says Ofsted
Ofsted's report aimed to help early years leaders and staff refine their approach to supporting the youngest children.