These reforms will underpin the structural and organisational changes already taking place with the establishment of children's trusts, children's centres and extended schools.
Parts of the Government's strategy will comprise clearly defined proposals.
Some, such as the plan to have every early years setting led by a degree-qualified professional, have already been previewed in the 10-year strategy for childcare. The Government has also been very clear that it wants a modular approach to training that will make it easier for people to move between disciplines.
Other areas of important debate have been left more open, however, and the consultation that accompanies the workforce strategy will be crucial in determining how things proceed. What level of qualification should carers in children's residential care settings have, for example?
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