POLL RESULTS: Should Early Years Teachers have Qualified Teacher Status?

 

 

The results for this poll are in - An overwhelming majority of respondents are in agreement:

YES - they should have parity with primary and secondary school teachers

= (390 votes) 79.59%

NO - it isn't necessary

= (100 votes) 20.41%

Chris Forbes commented:

"Our children are entitled to the best education we can provide. The EPPE project, as mentioned by the minister herself, highlights the benefits of having a qualified teacher working with all pre school children. The project was lengthy and involved and continues through various means of monitoring and assessing effective learning. This surely speaks volumes about quality of learning for our children. People entering teaching should expect and receive the qualifications they aspire to. The philosophy and training should provide insight and understanding how children learn and develop at all ages and stages in their life. QTS status is vital to all people for all ages of children. A hierarchy through age groups is not acceptable. How will the best be encouraged in both genders to undertake teacher training if this happens? Emphasis on quality has raised all expectations with in the early years. Foundations are crucial."

Take a look at this poll available on: http://www.daynurseries.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/26/Debate-should-early-years-teachers-have-qualifed-teacher-status#comments_id_1234674

My thanks to www.daynurseries.co.uk for their support.