The Big Debate: How could government-funded childcare be more sustainable?

Derren Hayes
Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The number of children eligible for government-funded childcare places has risen in the past decade and will expand further in 2024, yet early years experts say funding rates fail to meet the cost of placements

Retention of staff is a problem in childcare settings where children have high levels of need requiring a well-trained workforce. Picture: Shock/Adobe Stock
Retention of staff is a problem in childcare settings where children have high levels of need requiring a well-trained workforce. Picture: Shock/Adobe Stock

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