Rea Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 http://www.cypnow.co.uk/cyp/news/1077411/breaking-news-government-scraps-plans-change-ratios 2
Miacat3 Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Wow. I can't believe this turn around but very happy.
Steve Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Nick Clegg: "The proposals to increase ratios were put out to consultation and were roundly criticised by parents, providers and experts alike. Most importantly, there is no real evidence that increasing ratios will reduce the cost of childcare for families. I cannot ask parents to accept such a controversial change with no real guarantee it will save them money - in fact it could cost them more. I have concluded that, because it will not reduce costs for parents or increase the quality of childcare, the proposed ratio changes for pre-school children cannot proceed." 8
Guest Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 This is such positive news for children across the country!!
Guest Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 is there an election due??! Great news!!!! - nice to have our voices heard - and quite an open response
SueJ Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 A wiff of common sense from the government at last - perhaps someone will now hang Ms Truss out to dry 2
Stargrower Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Thank you Nick Clegg and all those who signed petitions and made their views known. AT LAST we have been listened to! :1b
Rea Posted June 5, 2013 Author Posted June 5, 2013 I think Ms Truss should resign, its not good enough trying to bring in changes based on personal choice, research based changes only! 2
Madmum Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 Understand ( to an extent) the celebrations, but personally I must give a massive round of applause to those of us working 1:13 all the time already and doing an amazing job for all children. There have been some really thoughtless remarks about poor standards and lack of care. Don't knock it if you've never done it ( and done it well!)and loved every ( well almost every) moment!!!
Rea Posted June 5, 2013 Author Posted June 5, 2013 I doubt anyone is knocking it madmum. My personal stance was that lowering ratios wouldn't improve quality (even with a graduate) and it certainly wouldn't lower fees or raise staff wages! I don't think 1:13 is right either for such young children, I'm always very glad I kept my children at playgroup with lots of 'aunties' 2
sunnyday Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Understand ( to an extent) the celebrations, but personally I must give a massive round of applause to those of us working 1:13 all the time already and doing an amazing job for all children. There have been some really thoughtless remarks about poor standards and lack of care. Don't knock it if you've never done it ( and done it well!)and loved every ( well almost every) moment!!! I'm sorry if you have been personally offended by any posts - but 'thoughtless' - no sorry, can't accept that.
Madmum Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 I only say thoughtless because it's felt like a blanket assumption that working 1:13 must be indicative of poor quality and standards.
Thumper Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 I doubt anyone is knocking it madmum. My personal stance was that lowering ratios wouldn't improve quality (even with a graduate) and it certainly wouldn't lower fees or raise staff wages! I don't think 1:13 is right either for such young children, I'm always very glad I kept my children at playgroup with lots of 'aunties' I fully agree Rea
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