{"product_id":"9781920898700","title":"Kids Count","description":"Author: Elizabeth Hill\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781920898700\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Sydney University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Jul 2007\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemand for childcare has soared over the past decade as Australian families seek to reconcile work and care responsibilities. But the cost of care keeps rising, waiting lists in many metropolitan centres are long, and high quality services are not always available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralia's system of early childhood education and care is fragmented, and the major political parties have failed to take a comprehensive approach to policy development. So what would a good system of early childhood education and care in Australia look like?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, a selection of Australia's leading early childhood researchers, teachers, advocates and social policy experts consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe goals of a good national system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a high quality and equitable early childhood education and care system can be delivered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes quality care?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho should provide and who should pay?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining and professional development for workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulation and funding of services \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors offer a comprehensive set of policy principles that would deliver a better early childhood education and care regime for Australian children and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46688053788830,"sku":"ADS-9781920898700","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781920898700.jpg?v=1775631302","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781920898700","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}