Submission #2287

The Pedagogical Support role is essential in early learning and child care centres, and it should not be reduced. This position plays a critical part in supporting educators, improving the quality of programs, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families. With dedicated time for planning, reflection, and documentation, educators are better able to create meaningful learning experiences and respond to children’s needs.

Removing or reducing this support will directly impact the quality of care, increase stress on staff, and make it more difficult for centres to grow and meet increasing demands. At a time when the sector is expanding, strengthening—not cutting—core supports like this role is necessary.

We strongly believe that this role is important, valuable, and needed to maintain a high standard of early childhood education.