Low pay has long been regarded as a key challenge in the sector, which has struggled to attract and retain qualified staff. Photograph: Getty
A pay deal providing 10 per cent increases to thousands of staff in creches and after-school childcare centres will come into effect on October 13th, it has been confi
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