Had there not been a reshuffle, we would have expected a response from the Government to Professor Nutbrown's proposals around now. However, as we have several new faces at the Department for Education, most notably Elizabeth Truss as education and childcare minister, it is not surprising that nothing has been forthcoming.
The Nutbrown Review is a very comprehensive piece of work, and contains some quite radical proposals. The situation with early years education and childcare qualifications has long been complex and confusing, even to those with many years in the sector.
It's very demanding to get to grips with for those new to this area.
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