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Learning Support funding welcomed but something’s got to give for ECE
There was no meaningful financial relief announced for ECE providers in Budget 25 - but the government’s commitment to a funding review, buried in the detail, may offer some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Early Childhood Council Announces Discover as Conference Partner for ECC Conference 2024
The Early Childhood Council is thrilled to announce Discover by Xplor, a leading student management software (SMS) provider in the ECE sector, as the partner for their highly anticipated 2024 conference ‘Success Through Wellbeing’.
August 29, 2024
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ECC Centre Closures Report: February 2024
An overview of ECE centre closures and new services opened in February 2024.
August 29, 2024
75% Of Early Learning Providers Worse Off By Accepting Pay Parity Offer
The government’s early learning teacher Pay Parity offer is failing to deliver on its promise, with three quarters of surveyed providers saying they’d be worse off by opting in.
August 29, 2024
Early Learning Resilience Being Severely Tested
Early Childhood Education centres are being asked to weather COVID-19, the vaccine mandate and teacher shortages, while uncertainty about Pay Parity funding remains.
February 26, 2024
Lack Of Early Learning Funding Relief Will Lead To More Centre Closures
Ministry of Education data shows 31 early learning centres closed between March and July this year – a number likely to grow unless meaningful early learning winter funding relief materialises soon, warns the Early Childhood Council.
August 29, 2024
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