The pay and conditions of nursery nurses are the responsibility of their employers, whether local authorities or operators in the private and voluntary sector; and as such are determined through local pay bargaining.The Executive is working with the early years sector to develop the careers structure for nursery nurses and other staff in early education, childcare and playwork. To date, this work has included:The establishment of an Early Years National Training Organisation;The development of a new qualification suitable to senior practitioners;Improved careers information.The Executive will bring forward proposals for further action later in the year.