The Productivity Commission wants to hear from parents about the changes needed to improve childcare and early childhood learning, particularly vulnerable or at risk children. See below for more details and links to make a submission: The Productivity Commission is undertaking an inquiry into future options for childcare and early childhood learning, with a focus on developing a system that supports workforce participation and addresses childrens learning and development needs. The Commission has been asked to make recommendations on: • the contribution of childcare to workforce participation and child development; • current and future need for childcare in Australia, particularly given changes in work patterns, early learning needs, childcare affordability and government assistance; • the capacity of the childcare system to ensure a satisfactory transition to schools, in particular for vulnerable or at risk children; • alternative models of care, including those overseas, which could be considered for trial in Australia; • options - within existing funding parameters - for improving the accessibility, flexibility and affordability of childcare for families with diverse circumstances; and • the impacts of regulatory changes, including the implementation of the National Quality Framework, on the childcare sector over the past decade.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:14:36 +0000
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