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The Productivity Commission was tasked by the Treasurer, Joe Hockey, to consider a number of elements and make recommendations that would improve the 'child care and early learning system' including 'the role and potential for... more
The Productivity Commission was tasked by the Treasurer, Joe Hockey, to consider a number of elements and make recommendations that would improve the 'child care and early learning system' including 'the role and potential for employer provided child care' (Productivity Commission, 2014, p. B and vi).
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The objective of the Early Learning Project was to increase formal early learning opportunities for children 0-5 years in the Families First Cumberland Prospect Area (Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd and Parramatta Local... more
The objective of the Early Learning Project was to increase formal early learning opportunities for children 0-5 years in the Families First Cumberland Prospect Area (Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs)). Formal early learning opportunities in this context mean structured early learning activities, for children in formal services, informal settings or at home. They might include pre-school, long day care, child care, supported playgroups and other structured child and relationship-centred activities, as well as in-home early learning ideas for families who are house-bound. The aim of the research activities was to map existing opportunities and issues and develop a strategic plan for the following three years. The methodology included a review of local and early learning literature; analysis of the Families First and other data-bases; interviews with key stakeholders and families; and a Service Providers Forum to identify strategie...
The Parent Support Project aimed to develop an understanding of the support and information needs of parents. In addition, the project aimed to develop, implement and evaluate systems to improve the coordination between existing parent... more
The Parent Support Project aimed to develop an understanding of the support and information needs of parents. In addition, the project aimed to develop, implement and evaluate systems to improve the coordination between existing parent support services within each local government area (LGA) in the Cumberland Prospect Families First Area (Auburn, Parramatta, Holroyd, Baulkham Hills and Blacktown) to increase the access families have to these services. In this report, parent support means services to assist parents with parenting. The project addresses the needs of families in the Cumberland Prospect Families First Area with children 0-8 years, particularly families with a parent or child with a disability, families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) families.
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New South Wales is experiencing a shortage of early childhood trained staff in children's services for children under school age, for which the Government is seeking solutions. The shortage of trained staff has resulted in requests to... more
New South Wales is experiencing a shortage of early childhood trained staff in children's services for children under school age, for which the Government is seeking solutions. The shortage of trained staff has resulted in requests to the Minister for approvals for a less qualified person to be in the position of teacher to meet the licensing requirement for early childhood qualified teachers. Other longer-term implications may include a reduction in the quality of children's services as a learning environment for children before school, child protection concerns and the legal implications if centres are unable to meet regulatory standards. Research has consistently identified the employment of qualified staff as an indicator of good quality child care. The research investigated the extent and reasons for the apparent shortage of early childhood qualified staff. Methods include a literature review, interviews with stakeholders, secondary data analysis and a survey of qualifi...
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The City of Sydney’s Child Care Needs Analysis 2019 provides a current picture of the supply and demand of early childhood education and care (ECEC) and outside school hours care (OSHC) in the City of Sydney; and a forecast of demand to... more
The City of Sydney’s Child Care Needs Analysis 2019 provides a current picture of the supply and demand of early childhood education and care (ECEC) and outside school hours care (OSHC) in the City of Sydney; and a forecast of demand to 2036. It includes a comprehensive
review of the barriers and enablers for ECEC and OSHC. This is an update to the City’s Child Care Needs Analysis 2013.
It includes both anticipated trends, and opportunities for the City of Sydney to consider as a provider, facilitator and influencer of decisions and services to meet the needs of children in the City of Sydney. The study also shows detail across the City’s 10 Village areas.
The study outcomes show that overall, the supply of ECEC is meeting the demand, with only minor shortfalls predicted to 2036. Some Villages areas show an under-supply, and some show a small oversupply. These findings are consistent with findings from an online survey of child
care users in the City of Sydney, conducted as part of this study, and feedback from service providers. The supply of OSHC currently exceeds demand and may continue to do so in 2036; although there are pockets of local under-supply.
review of the barriers and enablers for ECEC and OSHC. This is an update to the City’s Child Care Needs Analysis 2013.
It includes both anticipated trends, and opportunities for the City of Sydney to consider as a provider, facilitator and influencer of decisions and services to meet the needs of children in the City of Sydney. The study also shows detail across the City’s 10 Village areas.
The study outcomes show that overall, the supply of ECEC is meeting the demand, with only minor shortfalls predicted to 2036. Some Villages areas show an under-supply, and some show a small oversupply. These findings are consistent with findings from an online survey of child
care users in the City of Sydney, conducted as part of this study, and feedback from service providers. The supply of OSHC currently exceeds demand and may continue to do so in 2036; although there are pockets of local under-supply.
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Workforce participation is a key issue for Australia and relates to being competitive in the marketplace, and raising adequate funds through employee taxation to fund the business of government.
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New South Wales is experiencing a shortage of early childhood trained staff in children’s services for children under school age, for which the Government is seeking solutions. The shortage of trained staff has resulted in requests to the... more
New South Wales is experiencing a shortage of early childhood trained staff in children’s services for children under school age, for which the Government is seeking solutions. The shortage of trained staff has resulted in requests to the Minister for approvals for a less qualified person to be in the position of teacher to meet the licensing requirement for early childhood qualified teachers. Other longer-term
implications may include a reduction in the quality of children’s services as a learning environment for children before school, child protection concerns and the legal implications if centres are unable to meet regulatory standards. Research has consistently identified the employment of qualified staff as an indicator of good quality child care.
The aims of the research were to investigate the extent of current employment, apparent shortage and reasons for this shortage of trained early childhood personnel – early childhood qualified teachers and TAFE qualified staff – in licensed early childhood centre-based services.
The research investigated the extent and reasons for the apparent shortage of early childhood qualified staff. Methods include a literature review, interviews with stakeholders, secondary data analysis and a survey of qualified staff in and out of the early childhood profession.
implications may include a reduction in the quality of children’s services as a learning environment for children before school, child protection concerns and the legal implications if centres are unable to meet regulatory standards. Research has consistently identified the employment of qualified staff as an indicator of good quality child care.
The aims of the research were to investigate the extent of current employment, apparent shortage and reasons for this shortage of trained early childhood personnel – early childhood qualified teachers and TAFE qualified staff – in licensed early childhood centre-based services.
The research investigated the extent and reasons for the apparent shortage of early childhood qualified staff. Methods include a literature review, interviews with stakeholders, secondary data analysis and a survey of qualified staff in and out of the early childhood profession.