Since 2013, CCSA has been an active participant in the Equal Remuneration and Work Value Case. Along the way we have sought to work co-operatively with all participants, including unions, employers and individuals to achieve an outcome that is in the best interests of the sector as a whole. After many false starts and detours, the case has reached its end and the work value of early childhood teachers will be better recognised in the Teachers Award from 1 January 2022. Recognition will come through a new classification structure based on accreditation status, increased salaries and Directors Allowance, and the introduction of a new Educational Leaders Allowance.
On 1 November 2021, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its final Decision and Determination in the Teacher Work Value Case. The Determination will take effect from the first full pay period commencing on or after 1 January 2022.
Members can log into our website for further information on the Teacher Work Value Case and for the new pay rates for employees under the Educational Service (Teachers) Award 2020 (including the new educational leader allowance).
Understanding the Teacher Work Value Case Webinar
Wednesday 24 November 10.30am
This webinar will look at:
a summary of the decision
implications for the classification of your teachers
an explanation of accreditation
what the decision means if you have an Enterprise Agreement.
Join this webinar to be prepared for the changes that will apply from 1 January 2022.
CCSA has been engaged by the NSW Department of Education to provide phone and email support to answer all your Free Preschool Funding questions, including eligibility, spending rules and budget implications.
This support is available to CCSA members and non-members. Please contact us on 1800 991 602 orfreepreschool@ccsa.org.au
FREE WEBINAR Friday 26 November, 10.00am
Join this webinar to find out more about: Enrolments and Calculations as well as Funding and Fees in the context of the Start Strong Free Preschool Program. The webinar will include an opportunity for questions and answers.
Available for CCSA members and non-members.
This webinar is funded by the Department of Education and brought to you by CCSA as part of the sector support program.
Are your administrative processes meeting your fee reporting obligations to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment? Recent communication from the Department signals infringement notices may soon be issued to Providers who breach Family Assistance Law obligations in relation to the Child Care Subsidy.
On Thursday 18 November SafeWork NSW will be hosting the Health Care and Social Assistance Community of Practice online event from 10am – 12pm. This online event focusing on the childcare sector will provide an opportunity to communicate and promote new and innovative resources and information, share ideas, learn from best practice case studies and discuss key issues and challenges from industry. Download the relevant documents here Health Care and Social Assistance- Work Health and Safety Sector Plan to 2022 and Work Plan for 2020-2021.
New sessions have been added to the November and December NSW Department of Education 2021 virtual roadshow and registrations are still open. Sessions cover different topics including allergy and anaphylaxis, reportable conduct, sleep and rest best practice in ECE, and how to write better grant applications.
Finance Changes Afloat! There are loads of changes happening in your bookkeeping world
Single touch payroll deferrals have been advised by Xero and MYOB so the pressure is off. Also, MYOB has changes to their versions so please take note if you use MYOB AccountRight.
Please visit our COVID Updates page for the latest information and advice. COVID related Top Tips and other information can also be found on our News page, and we post latest information to our Facebook page here.
CCSA members can call the CCSA Infoline on (02) 4782 1470 or 1800 991 602 (option 2) for further support and for help with any COVID related questions.
CCSA has developed a free printable guide for our members, to provide services with some guidance on how to manage staff COVID-19 vaccinations and help employers and managers to be ready to engage staff in conversations about vaccination.
Staff resignations, absences, service expansion, termination and specially funded positions can all result in the need for new staff to be employed.
Whatever the reason, when you are looking to employ new staff in your service you should review the position in relation to the overall needs of the service as well as all relevant legislation. We suggest that the position description is reviewed or created each time a position is advertised; forming the basis for the essential and desirable criteria.