I wanted to let you know that I have today published my final report titled ‘Foundation for Quality: Review of early education and childcare qualifications’. You can find this, along with my recommendations, via www.education.gov.uk/nutbrownreview.
Over the course of my Review I have been continually impressed with the levels of commitment and passion shown by so many people in different roles working with our young children. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to talk and listen to a large number of people and their representative organisations which has helped me to gain as clear a view as I can of the current picture in early education and childcare qualifications. I thank everyone who has contributed whether through my call for evidence, the consultation events, meeting with me, and writing to me personally.
Turning to my Final Report, I have sought to be both ambitious and realistic in terms of what it might achieve and how change may be brought about. My recommendations are set to improve the skills, knowledge and understanding of those who work with young children to give them a positive early education and childcare experience and the best possible start in life. It is based on firm evidence which shows that having a quality workforce helps young children grow, learn and develop in their early years and achieve a successful transition to school. I hope what I have said resonates with what you believe is of importance to you.
It will now be for the Government to consider and decide upon my recommendations, working together with the sector to make this vision a reality.
The full document can be downloaded by clicking here; {FD4DFC0E-5B6E-4B15-BB43-CF760009FA5F}NUTBROWN INTERIM REPORT FINAL (1)
