by Scott MacNab - The Scotsman
More Scots men will be encouraged to take up a career as nursery teachers and childminders as part of a Scottish Government drive announced today.
Ministers today set out their vision for an overhaul of the country’s early years workforce which will also look at ensuring that the profession is better paid for those involved.
Just 4% of nursery teachers in Scotland are currently male and 0% of childminders. Ministers now want to shift this balance and believe it would have wider benefits for society.