Claire Cameron is a researcher at Thomas Coram Research Unit, University of London. Peter Moss is Professor of Early Childhood Provision at the Institute of Education, University of London.

• 1. Introduction: Context and Methods 2. The Care Workforce: Structure, Profile and Work Conditions 3. What is Care Work About: Understandings and Practices 4. Education and Competence for Care Work 5. Gender Issues for Male and Female Care Workers 6. Quality of Employment and Job Satisfaction 7.Conclusions, Questions and Implications

Claire Cameron is a researcher at Thomas Coram Research Unit, University of London. Peter Moss is Professor of Early Childhood Provision at the Institute of Education, University of London.

• 1. Introduction: Context and Methods 2. The Care Workforce: Structure, Profile and Work Conditions 3. What is Care Work About: Understandings and Practices 4. Education and Competence for Care Work 5. Gender Issues for Male and Female Care Workers 6. Quality of Employment and Job Satisfaction 7.Conclusions, Questions and Implications

Claire Cameron is a researcher at Thomas Coram Research Unit, University of London. Peter Moss is Professor of Early Childhood Provision at the Institute of Education, University of London.

• 1. Introduction: Context and Methods 2. The Care Workforce: Structure, Profile and Work Conditions 3. What is Care Work About: Understandings and Practices 4. Education and Competence for Care Work 5. Gender Issues for Male and Female Care Workers 6. Quality of Employment and Job Satisfaction 7.Conclusions, Questions and Implications