05 DecPlan your workforce with confidence: a must-have resource for standalone kindergartens
We are thrilled to launch our new Workforce Planning Guide specifically tailored for standalone kindergarten services. This comprehensive guide comes at a crucial time as the early childhood education sector faces significant changes and challenges.
The Workforce Planning Guide is designed to assist Committees of Management (CoM) in understanding and implementing effective workforce planning strategies.
Key components of the guide include:
- An introduction to workforce planning and its importance in the context of standalone kindergartens.
- An overview of the upcoming transition from Four-Year-Old Kindergarten to Pre-Prep, which will be rolled out across Victoria in stages from 2025 to 2036.
- A detailed explanation of workforce planning processes, including analysing the current workforce, predicting future needs, identifying gaps, and developing strategies to address these gaps.
- A set of newly developed workforce planning tools, including:
- Standalone Service Core Workforce Planning Data Collection
- Workforce Profile & Priority Role
- Standalone Service Alternative Futures Analysis
Our guide also outlines a step-by-step workforce planning process and addresses common challenges faced by standalone kindergartens, such as staff turnover, skill gaps, and budget constraints.
By providing this comprehensive resource, we aim to empower standalone kindergarten services to navigate the changing landscape of early childhood education effectively. The guide will help you ensure you have a skilled and adequate workforce to meet the evolving needs of their communities and comply with new government initiatives.
As the sector prepares for the transition to Pre-Prep and faces ongoing workforce challenges, this new Workforce Planning Guide will be an invaluable tool for standalone kindergartens striving to provide high-quality early childhood education.
CLICK HERE to get your copy of our Workforce Planning Guide now.
