Yesterday i received a wonderful email from Hon Kate Ellis (minister for Ealry Childhood Education, Child care and Youth and Minister for Sport) regarding “Hands up for Quality” campaign
She says quote:
The Hon Kate Ellis MP
Minister for Early Childhood Education,
Child Care and Youth
Minister for Sport
I am pleased to announce that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) have agreed to a new National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care and outside school hours care, that will deliver:
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lower staff-to-child ratios so each carer has more time to spend with each individual child
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new qualification requirements for all early childhood education workers so staff can lead play and activities that children learn and develop
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a new transparent quality ratings system, which will allow families to easily compare the quality on offer at different child care services so you can make informed decisions about the best care for your child, and
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a new national body between the Australian Government and the states and territories to oversee the new standards
These changes build on the Rudd Government’s commitment to accessible, affordable and high quality care and will help give all Australian children the best start to life. The Rudd Government will also invest $13.1 billion over the next four years to help families with the cost of child care.
For further information on the National Quality Framework I encourage you to visit
Thank you again for your support and for bringing your concerns on this important issue to my attention.
Yours sincerely
Kate Ellis
Please check out the webpage www.mychlid.gov.au
Keep up the great work!!
Cheers Nic