Goal 4

The NVCC believes that comprehensive training and continuing professional development opportunities are essential for provision of quality services. We believe a commitment to high training standards, continuing professional development and good working conditions must be underpinned by national policies, investment and infrastructure which value and support their achievement.

NVCC priorities are:

• Implementation and on-going review of the Workforce Development Plan.
• Investment in training and continued professional development, ensuring that funded childcare courses are accessable and available free of charge to participants.
• Development & implementation of training and professional progression paths for all childcare practitioners.
• The establishment of a national pay scale for childcare practitioners.
• Prompt Garda/Police vetting for all childcare and early education practitioners.