Early years organisations have criticised the government's decision not to accept "functional skills" as equivalents to GCSEs in the entry requirements for early years educator (EYE) qualifications. The decision means that from September all EYE training courses funded through the Skills Funding Agency will require entrants to hold GCSEs in maths and English at grade C or above. The Pre-school Learning Alliance and National Day Nurseries Association said the decision was "short sighted" and could put off "passionate and skilled" candidates from considering a career in childcare.
Doctors and nurses should receive special training so they can recognise the signs of domestic violence and ask questions, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has said. The BBC reports that guidance published by the watchdog aims to raise awareness among those coming into contact with victims.
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