In an effort to enhance early education standards, England is introducing tax-free payments of £4,500 for early years teachers in disadvantaged areas. This initiative aims to attract and retain qualified staff, as currently only one in 10 nurseries have specialist teachers. The government is investing £1.5 billion in its Best Start in Life strategy, which focuses on addressing educational gaps among pre-school children. This plan also includes increased Ofsted inspections for nurseries, ensuring timely assessments of new providers, to promote higher standards in early years education.
Early years teachers in England will be offered tax-free payments of £4,500 to work in nurseries in disadvantaged areas to attract and retain qualified staff.
The government plans to spend £1.5 billion on its Best Start in Life strategy, focusing on narrowing the attainment gap among pre-school children.
Only one in 10 nurseries currently have a specialist early years teacher, highlighting the need for incentives to attract qualified staff.
The strategy includes increasing the number of Ofsted inspections for nurseries, ensuring new providers are assessed within 18 months.
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