Video of ACA NSW Network Meeting - 8 February 2021

The video of the Australian Childcare Alliance (ACA) NSW Network meeting held on 8 February 2021 is as follows:

 

The corresponding slides for the above Network Meeting are here.

The topics discussed presented/discussed were:

  • COVID-19 Update:
    • COVID vaccine(s) and their implications
    • Temporary shutdowns, restrictions and legal exclusions
    • CCS, gap fees and absences
  • Regulatory Update:
    • Waivers to staff:children ratios due to labour shortages
    • NESA changes Professional Development requirements
    • Revised local councils’ planning rules
    • Changes for new services in multi-storey buildings
    • Return-to-work programme
  • New platform to attract parents towards services
  • NQF: Anticipated public consultation of the proposed changes
  • Assessment & Ratings and Spotchecks in 2021
    • Use/Not use NSW’s (not ACECQA’s) Self-Assessment Working Document
    • Guidelines for Authorised Officers
  • Current/Upcoming Issues:
    • Transition to School Statement
    • NSW funding for free community preschool programmes for 2021
    • Breaches/Non-compliances
    • Streamlining Approval Processes nationally

Should ACA NSW members require any further information, please do not hesitate to call the office on 1300 556 330 or e-mail nsw@childcarealliance.org.au.

PUBLISHED: 10 FEBRUARY 2021