The early years workforce in England

Summary:

The early years workforce in England from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) compares conditions and characteristics of childcare workers with those in occupations that are often regarded as career alternatives.

The report highlights several key findings:

  • A large proportion of childcare workers are struggling financially
  • Sector recruitment problems: immediate and long-term
  • The workforce has low qualifications, which could affect the quality of childcare provision
  • The workforce remains predominantly female
Area: Competences & Standards Recognition of the profession Training & professional development
Type: Country study Research study
Sector: Education & Care
Region: Europe and Central Asia
Country: England
Resource web file:
epi.org.uk