Early years workforce must grow by 8 per cent to deliver the expansion of the 30 hours

Katy Morton
Friday, September 29, 2023

The sector will need 27,500 staff to meet increased demand when the extended entitlement comes in, finds new research.

New research by Nesta predicts the number of early years professionals needed to meet increased demand for childcare with the extended 30 hours, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
New research by Nesta predicts the number of early years professionals needed to meet increased demand for childcare with the extended 30 hours, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

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