Caring for toddlers is a demanding profession that could lead to negative emotions and behaviors. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of a positive organizational climate, job satisfaction, and self-efficacy on burnout and commitment, in turn leading to the reporting of misconduct and turnover intentions among childcare teachers.…

This article draws on two small-scale pieces of research that investigated the views of twenty-five final year students in the BA Early Childhood Studies programme at a Scottish university, and the views of ten recent graduates about early years job titles and perceptions of professionalism. Pen-and-paper questionnaires were used in both studies,…

Examines the current diversity of early years qualifications in Scotland and looks critically at the factors that are now enabling a more coherent framework of qualifications to emerge. Highlights the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Concludes by offering a number of recommendations to those involved in similar work in other…