The Department for Education has today (20 October) published a package of workforce training, qualifications and support and guidance for the early years sector to support staff and settings and address the impact of the pandemic on the youngest and most disadvantaged children.
Designed to support all areas of the early years sector, the package offers:
- continuing professional development
- additional funding for qualifications
- support and guidance to early years settings through stronger practice hubs and experts and mentors
Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-education-recovery-programme