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Thursday, September 9, 2010 |
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More men wanted to work in childcare |
by The Press Association - added 20/01/2009 |
Parents want more men to work in nurseries with children under the age of five so that youngsters can have access to male role models from an early age, according to a new report.
Research by the Children's Workforce Development Council found that lone parents were particularly keen to see men involved in early years childcare.
A survey of more than 1,000 parents of young children in England found that 55% wanted a male childcare worker for their nursery aged child, rising to two-thirds among single parents.
Many of those questioned said they believed boys behaved better for a male teacher, adding it was important for boys to have a role model to look up to.
Three out of five of those surveyed said no men were employed at the nursery or other provider of early years childcare that their child attends.
Thom Crabbe, the council's development manager, urged more men to consider working in early years childcare, adding: "Parents are right to want to see more men working in early years. It is important that during the crucial first five years of a child's life they have quality contact with both male and female role models.
"Working with under fives is definitely a job for the boys. It's one that requires someone who is patient, creative and bright and one which gives back major rewards.
"Male workers will get to work in a challenging, stimulating environment with like-minded professionals dedicated to the development of children with positive benefits to babies, toddlers and young children to families and communities." |
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