A: Under the National Quality Framework (NQF), every time a centre-based early childhood service is open—whether at opening, throughout the day, or at closing—there must be at least one Responsible Person physically present and on duty.
The concept of "time in lieu" in the Children's Services Award refers to compensatory time off given to employees instead of overtime pay. The following article provides information on how time in lieu works.
Educational Leaders play a crucial role in their early childhood service by ensuring that the educational program aligns with best practices and supports the holistic development of children. As per the Children's Services Award, educational leaders are given a yearly allowance based on how many days they are an educational leader for and non-contact time.
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