Early Childhood Teachers’ Union Welcomes Budget Commitment

“We know that good quality early child care and education sets the right foundation for children's further development," said Independent Education Union of Australia, the union representing early childhood teachers in the non-government sector, Federal Secretary Chris Watt.

“The 2008 federal budget initiatives provide a necessary first step in better resourcing this area, unfortunately neglected by the previous government” said Mr Watt.

“In particular the IEUA welcomes the commitment of resources for additional early childhood teacher university places.”

“The IEUA also looks forward to working with other partners in the early childhood sector in the development and implementation of the early years learning framework and ensuring continued strong quality standards in the sector” he said.

"Extensive research has demonstrated the value of early childhood education, that effective schooling cannot be developed in isolation, that early childhood education is important for subsequent success and schooling should build on the influential pre-school years," said Mr Watt.

"We know that good quality early child care and education sets the right foundation for children's further development."

“Well trained, well resourced and well supported teachers are central to this formula” he said.

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Chris Watt                                                       0419259143

Federal Secretary                                            02 6273 3107