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30 hours expansion will be nothing more than a 'pipe dream' without action on staff exodus

Monday, November 6, 2023

New research warns the expansion of the funded hours is at risk as 57 per cent of nursery staff and 38 per cent of childminders are considering leaving the sector in the next 12 months.

New research suggests the extended 30 hours could be at risk without solving retention and recruit issues amid increased demand for childcare places, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
New research suggests the extended 30 hours could be at risk without solving retention and recruit issues amid increased demand for childcare places, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

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