Source: Quality Public Education Coalition
Changes to ECE Regulations
The Issue:
David Seymour is loosening regulations and qualifications for Early Childhood Centres, removing government signoff for new centres. These steps mean there will be lower standards of care, oversight and education.
The outcome is that it will be even more attractive for businesses to establish low-quality new centres.
The Chief Executive of the Early Childhood Council, Simon Laube, claims that regulations “don’t make sense,” while we consider regulations are essential for ensuring enriched education and safe care of children.
Ominously, in the light of the above developments, the Government also int
