The Childcare and Early Years Providers Survey collects information on staff working with children and young people. The data are not available in the form requested. The following table shows, for each type of setting, what proportions of paid staff were male and female. In 2007, 2 per cent. of paid staff were male and 98 per cent. were female in each of the following types of setting: full day care children's centres; nursery schools; primary schools with nursery and reception classes. In primary schools with reception but no nursery classes 1 per cent. of paid staff were male and 99 per cent. were female.
Percentage Proportion of paid male staff Proportion of paid female staff Full day care 2 98 Full day care in children's centres 2 98 Sessional 1 99 After school clubs 8 92 Holiday clubs 16 84 Childminders 1 99 Nursery schools 2 98 Primary schools with nursery and reception classes 2 98 Primary schools with reception but no nursery classes 1 99 Source: DCSF Childcare and Early Years Providers Survey, 2007.
The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is taking the lead in a national campaign to highlight the children's workforce. One of the main aims of the campaign is to encourage men into the sector. Also, recruitment activity around Early Years Professional Status includes focus on engaging with and generating interest among men, particularly fathers.