A summary of recommendations contained in the National Economic and Social Forum's Early Childhood Care and Education report.
Free pre-school or early childhood care and education session for each child for a year before they go to primary school
Extend maternity leave by two weeks over the next five years, resulting in 26 weeks paid leave
Access to a quality early childhood education and care services for parents who do not wish to stay at home for the baby's first year
New primary schools should include campus-style developments, so they are better suited to providing after-school care
Childminder networks should be developed. Childcare workers should be required to be accredited.
Source: National Economic and Social Forum's Early Childhood Care and Education report