Alison Archibald, community learning and training manager for early years at the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, said she expected a "summer panic" when the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) comes into force in September. She warned some workers may quit the profession as a result.
Richmond has already introduced the curriculum, which has faced criticism for being over-prescriptive. Archibald said training was fraught with difficulties as some professionals, who have to teach others about the EYFS, had expected tuition for all staff. Other problems included confusion about inspection arrangements and information sharing.
"Some people are saying: 'It will change again next year so let's not worry too much.' There will be fallout and there will be practitioners who decide they're not doing this any more," said Archibald.
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