Argument Outline

In 2011, the National Quality Framework (NQF) implemented changes in staffing and qualification for Australian Childcare Centers which led to the increased number of professionals in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECDE). After that, the Red Tape Committee did a researched which confirmed that the NQF changes in staffing and qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care were not making any improvements in the way children learned and responded to care. Still, the United Voice intervened to oppose the claims of the Red Tape proposal to abandon the NQF system of staffing for Australian Childcare Centers.  The diverse opinions led to the rise of the research question: “Should the staffing and qualification requirements for Australian childcare centers be relaxed?”

Disagreement Summary

According to United Voice letter to address the Red Tape Committee, the plan put in place by NQF to increase the number of staff in Early Childcare Centers should not be abandoned. The union claims that the strategy was meant to equip children with adequate teaching staff who are also highly skilled. Besides, NQF made a wise decision since major developments in human beings take place at the age of below five years. Lastly, the United Voice claims that teachers are vital in necessitating development in children since they are trained to do so. Therefore, the strategy of increased staffing should not be classified as red tape.

Propositions to be tested

• Young children pay more concentration when taught in small groups
• Increasing the number of staff in Early Childcare Centers results in a long-term change in the development patterns of children.
• Adequate staffing in Early Childcare Centers all teachers to plan childcare and teaching comprehensively.