Though the future of the Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) had been in the balance for some time, last week's announcement that the government will remove funding and end its non-departmental public body (NDPB) status sent shockwaves through the sector.
Early years organisations, including the National Day Nurseries Association, warned the government not to lose momentum on workforce development, while the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action argued that its members would "lose out" without the responsive support they currently receive from CWDC.
Sir Paul Ennals, chair of CWDC, admits the decision to end the council's funding and change its status is "very disappointing". He also concedes that the move "makes less certain the future of integrated working".
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