Children in Scotland chief executive Bronwen Cohen said: "Early years is a developing area for Scotland, but some of our policies and funding comes through Westminster."
She cited a "scattergun" approach to funding that was getting in the way of providing an integrated, simple service structure. She also claimed that it was "absolutely essential" that the Scottish Parliament committed to its own 10-year childcare plan.
"Scotland should have its own plan and develop its own clear vision. Scotland used to be a pioneer for education-led, child-centred services, and we would hope the Scottish Parliament is going to restore Scotland's position," she said.
Her comments follow evidence that was submitted to the Scottish Parliament education committee's early years inquiry by a range of groups, including Children in Scotland, Unison, local authorities, charities and voluntary organisations.
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