Lack of Nursery Places
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Lack of Nursery Places
by GD on Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:29 pm
Half of children eligible for a free nursery place can't get one.
A Scrutiny panel says it's because there's been a lack of communication between the Education Minister and the States.
It says the situation's completely unacceptable and has been going on for several years.
In the academic year in which a child turns four - they're entitled to a free nursery place during term time.
But there aren't enough state places - so politicians need to pay private nurseries to take the children instead.
Chairperson Deputy Deirdre Mezbourian says Senator Mike Vibert needs to sort out the problem. (Channel 103)
Typical States Situation..
A Scrutiny panel says it's because there's been a lack of communication between the Education Minister and the States.
It says the situation's completely unacceptable and has been going on for several years.
In the academic year in which a child turns four - they're entitled to a free nursery place during term time.
But there aren't enough state places - so politicians need to pay private nurseries to take the children instead.
Chairperson Deputy Deirdre Mezbourian says Senator Mike Vibert needs to sort out the problem. (Channel 103)
Typical States Situation..
......THE BOSS......
"Kindness costs nothing, it is such a small gesture to make,
but has such a HUGE impact on people,
which makes it worth it's weight in gold"
"Kindness costs nothing, it is such a small gesture to make,
but has such a HUGE impact on people,
which makes it worth it's weight in gold"
