A year ago, in December 2004, the Government launched its 10-yearchildcare strategy, which aimed to give every child the best start inlife while offering parents greater choice in balancing work and familylife. Next came the launch of the Children's Workforce DevelopmentCouncil, which is set to be a key player in shaping the future role ofearly years professionals.
The latest - and arguably the most significant - development is theChildcare Bill currently going through Parliament. As the first piece ofgovernment legislation to focus solely on very young children andchildcare, the Bill is ground-breaking. But do its proposals go farenough to meet the early years sector's ambitions for children?
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