Men in Early Years Settings

This book explains the benefits of having a mixed-gender workforce in the early years sector, drawing on the views of children, families and practitioners. With advice for managers, practitioners and policy makers, it provides guidance on attracting men to the early years sector and advice on how to retain and develop them.

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Silver Award Winner at the Nursery World Equipment & Resources Awards 2019

This book explores the role of male professionals in early years settings and provides guidance for early years practitioners, managers and policy makers on building a more mixed-gender workforce by successfully attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing men in their teams.

Men make up less than 2% of the early years workforce in England. This book considers the reasons for the current situation, asks whether there is a case for change and suggests ways of achieving a more mixed-gender early years workforce. The voices of male and female practitioners, providers and parents help to illustrate the barriers to men entering and successfully working in the sector, whilst also suggesting ways these barriers can be broken down.