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Educators, through their union, have long been raising the alarm about systemic issues in the early childhood education and care sector. For decades, we’ve highlighted the consequences of profit-driven business models, chronic under-resourcing, and persistent understaffing.

In the current climate—amid a flurry of expert opinions and reactive proposals—it’s critical that reforms are thoughtful, evidence-based, and avoid unintended consequences. Educators are the backbone of this sector. Their insights must be central to any reform agenda.

Children deserve consistent, high-quality care from familiar, trusted educators. The Safer Staffing Action Plan is a set of policies and legislative recommendations made by our members to ensure that happens.

Download The Safer Staffing Action Plan


We want to see a sector where children are not only safe but thrive. Where families have confidence in the education and care their children receive, and where educators are supported to do their best work.

You can download either the concise 4-page guide or the complete Action Plan. Both cover the challenges facing the ECEC Sector and the solutions proposed by our members

UWU Educators are meeting with decision-makers

UWU Early Education Delegates are meeting with Members of Parliament across the country to fight for change in the sector! Educators Pallavi, Maria and Joshua met with MPs Basem Abdo and Ali France to discuss Under-The-Roof Ratios and the Safer Staffing Action Plan.
 
Change is coming to ECEC, we are making sure it’s for the better!

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