How is the Government proposing to support childminders with their training and professional development so that they are able to play a full part in the integrated childrens workforce?
The Department gives LAs funding for workforce development, the current allocation is £129.9m is for 2004 to 2006. The Government has also created a Transformation Fund that will come into effect from April 2006, and will offer £125 million a year to support investment by LAs in high quality, affordable, flexible and sustainable provision.
