Tag: under the roof

27 Feb 2026 2 min read

Opinion: The End of “Under-the-Roofline” Ratios — Or Just the End of Their Misuse?

Childcare Articles

Education Minister Jess Walsh has announced today that the government is banning the unsafe business practice of misuse of “under-the-roofline” ratios. For many educators, this statement feels like a long-awaited victory. Yet the...

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10 Sep 2025 5 min read

Critical Reflection Questions For Under The Roof Ratios

Childcare Articles

These critical reflection questions invite educators to look beneath the surface. To interrogate not just what ratios are, but what they do. How they impact our ability to see every child, respond to every need, and show up as our...

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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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9 Jul 2025 2 min read

Opinion: Should the “Under the Roof” Staffing Loophole Be Closed?

Childcare Articles

The “under the roof” rule allows childcare centres to meet staffing ratios by counting all educators on-site, regardless of whether they are physically present in rooms with children. This means a centre may appear compliant on pa...

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