Tag: ratios (news)

12 Nov 2025 2 min read

Raise the Ratios: Protect Children, Support Educators

Childcare News

To Decision-Makers in Education and Care, I write to you as an educator and advocate for the safety and well-being of children and staff in early childhood education.

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7 Oct 2025 2 min read

National Review of Ratio Practices Under the NQF

Childcare News

Education Ministers have made safeguarding practices a national priority. As part of this, they’ve asked ACECQA to conduct a rapid assessment of how educator-to-child ratios are being applied in practice under the National Quality...

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29 Aug 2025 3 min read

Early Childhood Regulators To Review Staffing Loophole "Under The Roof" Ratio

Childcare News

Early childhood educators and advocates have welcomed a sweeping $189 million reform package unveiled by federal, state, and territory education ministers, which includes a long-awaited review of staffing ratios and regulatory loo...

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13 Aug 2025 2 min read

Close The "Under The Roof" Loophole Petition Update: Behind-the-Scenes Advocacy Gains Momentum

Childcare News

Dear Supporters, Thank you for continuing to stand with us in the call to close the “Under the Roof” loophole in early childhood staffing ratios. Your voices have helped bring national attention to a regulatory gap that affects c...

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17 Jul 2025 3 min read

Beyond Ratios: Why Supervision Failures Are a Safeguarding Crisis

Childcare News

Recent charges against two childcare workers in Western Sydney have reignited critical conversations about child safety, supervision practices, and compliance structures in early learning centers. On June 26, a 17-month-old child...

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9 Jul 2025 3 min read

77% Of Educators Report Their Centres Are Operating Below Minimum Staffing Levels According To Survey

Childcare News

A recent survey conducted by the United Workers Union (UWU) has revealed a troubling reality in Australia’s early childhood education sector: 77% of childcare workers report that their centres operate below minimum staffing levels...

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22 May 2024 4 min read

Investigation Into The Misuse Of Under The Roof Ratios In Early Childhood Services

Childcare News

According to respondents to a 7.30 inquiry, a technique at early childhood services known as "under the roof"—which determines the ratio of Educators to children—is being misused.

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