Australia’s early education sector has been given a huge shake-up during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Child Care Subsidy system was replaced with a Government Relief Package that provided centres with 50% direct Government funding, and eliminated the usual gap fee paid by parents. In effect, children are now getting their early education for free. But the current funding system is short term and doesn’t fit all centres. This episode, we’re going to ask the question - how do we advocate for properly-funded, permanent, universal and free early education after COVID-19?
Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com.
Liam’s Early Education Journey
The ACCC Inquiry
The Early Years Strategy
2022 Year in Review
Exploring the NQS - Overview Episode
Quality Area 7: Leadership and service management (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.2.3 Development of professionals (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.2.2 Educational leadership (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.2.1 Continuous improvement (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.1.3 Roles and responsibilities (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.1.2 Management systems (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.1.1 Service philosophy and purpose (Exploring the NQS)
Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.2.3 Community engagement (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.2.2 Access and participation (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.2.1 Transitions (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.1.3 Families are supported (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.1.2 Parent views are respected (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.1.1 Engagement with the service (Exploring the NQS)
Quality Area 5: Relationships with children (Exploring the NQS)
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