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Welcome to Forever Young at Heart, a blog dedicated to the magic of children and the inspiration behind me losing my balance in Reggio Emilia

More than childcare: part 3 – professionalism

November 2, 2018

Professionalism In 2007, as part of its plans to raise standards in early years education, the Government introduced Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). The move to introduce a graduate to every setting, it is argued, effectively imposed ‘professionalism’ on the sector. Furthermore, the suggestion that enhancing competencies or upskilling the workforce in a formal way will … More More than childcare: part 3 – professionalism

More than childcare: part 2 – gender

November 2, 2018

Gender The gender profile of the early years sector has changed little over the years, overwhelmingly represented by female workers, with the Fatherhood Institute (2015) having reported that “fewer than 2% of staff working in early years and childcare in England are men”. The traditional view of early childhood work related to the ‘care’ of … More More than childcare: part 2 – gender