One of the most critical aspects of this work is the pedagogicalengagement of staff with children. In other words, we have to lead thelearning. If we lose sight of this, we will not have thetransformational impact that we need to have.
Children's centres must offer a rich curriculum, with staff encouragingchildren to develop resilience and a disposition to learn. Centresshould also recruit graduate teachers or early childhood educators withEarly Years Professional Status, who can work directly with children andhave a powerful influence on practice.
In fact, it is vital we employ the kind of professional staff inchildren's centres that have traditionally been present in nurseryschools, as well as the new kinds of integrated professionals. We needteachers throughout the year, as well as highly qualified childcareworkers, social workers, health workers, play workers, midwives, childpsychotherapists, paediatricians and adult and infant mental healthworkers, all working in an integrated way.
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