The leading nursery chain said its departure from the trailblazer group of employers, who devise apprenticeship standards for the childcare sector, had come about because the process was ‘not employer-led.’
The IfA has now responded, saying it does ‘work collaboratively’ with ‘all employers’. A spokesman said ‘We have been informed that Busy Bees Nurseries has decided to step down from the early years trailblazer group.
‘We want to thank them and the wider trailblazer group for their commitment and contribution to developing the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard.
‘The institute has worked collaboratively with all employers involved in developing this standard, and we will continue to do so for the development of other early years standards.’
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