Yet more should be done to support them to navigate the vagaries of change. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of real, experienced and practical support when things get difficult. That’s my view anyway.
It is a well-known theory that builders are the first to notice the effects of economic recession. Similarly, it may be early years and childcare settings that notice the effects of socio-demographic and/or employment change. And let’s face it, they have all seen the profound impacts of Covid-19.
Change brings opportunities to be taken. Some have seen ups and downs in demand for their places, others have experienced shifts in the type of demand (things like sessional mornings and/or afternoons, shorter or longer days, or limiting to funded provision only), and there have been changes (mostly it must be said - downward) in the demand for paid-for childcare.
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