In February, Andy Morris of Asquith Day Nurseries, (pictured right), called for urgent action to increase the number of men working in childcare.
Following a positive response from nursery sector stakeholders, he is now planning an initial meeting to discuss the steering group.
Backing Mr Morris's call is David Wright, the owner of Paint Pots Nurseries, which has five settings in Southampton.
Mr Wright said, 'This is a subject that's very close to my heart. I have worked in early years for seven years and I am fully aware of the imbalance that prevails with regards to gender in the workforce.
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