January 24, 2023 - Information
My Time Our, Place V2.0 Released Snapshot of Changes 3 new principles Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships Partnerships Respect for diversity Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives NEW Equity, inclusion and high expectations RENAMED Sustainability NEW Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning RENAMED Collaborative leadership...
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November 28, 2022 - Information
Director Identification Numbers (DIN) required for for-profit OOSH providers and some limited not-for-profits You may have seen recent media releases about the requirement for directors to obtain a DIN by 30 November 2022 or risk substantial penalties. Network wishes to emphasise that this requirement is...
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November 25, 2022 - Save OOSH
Last week on Thursday 17 November the P&C Federation co-hosted a Webinar with School Infrastructure NSW regarding the change to tender policy on NSW Public Schools. You can watch this webinar here. This week Network has been fielding questions and queries from our members regarding the...
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November 18, 2022 - Events
Engaging Minds: Empowering Educators That’s the 2023 theme for the only OOSH conference! The power of one is fearless but the power of 100s of educators working together is formidable! Save the Date: 19 May 2023 We’d love to hear from you about your ideas on speakers...
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November 18, 2022 - Events
Save the Date. The 2022 Network Annual General Meeting will be held on 28 April 2023. The Network AGM is a great opportunity to hear about our achievements throughout 2022 and have your say in the future management of the organisation. We hope that you will...
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November 8, 2022 - Information
OOSH Services can confidently apply the Educational Leader Allowance on a pro-rata basis, following written advice from Fair Work. Our members may recall Network communicating the following when the determination was published: “Where a permanent employee is working on a part-time basis as Educational Leader...
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October 28, 2022 - Uncategorized
As part of sharing stories about practice we would love to hear about the activities you do with kids that adds to the quality of your service. Please email us your stories, with pictures, of your passion projects and quality practices or fill out the...
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October 28, 2022 - Events, Information
Tuesday 1 November 10am The meeting will include a presentation by Anthony Futia, Dept of Education, to discuss recent policy changes. As well as hearing from the Dept, hear from your peak body on the work we have been undertaking and also learn from and share quality practices with...
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October 14, 2022 - Advocacy
Childcare and Economic Opportunity Fund The NSW Government is establishing the New Affordable and Accessible Childcare and Economic Participation Fund which will allocate $5 billion over 10 years to “target known barriers to families accessing quality, affordable early childhood education and care.” Survey data will shape...
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October 4, 2022 - Information
Can you help us? Do you know any supporters/suppliers of the School Age Sector in NSW who you use and think would like to advertise in the Network 2023 Diary? Please share this flyer with them or contact the Network team with any suggestions please. Download the Flyer