(2)(d) International police vetting had not been sourced for one staff member who had lived in another state for more than six months as an adult. (4) One adult employed to work directly with the pre-school children did not hold at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Minister
Provider's corrective action:
(2)(d) The staff member attended an appointment at the relevant embassy and was informed the police vetting will be ready for collection on 1 May 2025. The service will forward the document to the Inspectorate once obtained. The service manager will ensure that all staff documents are in place prior to the staff member commencing the position in future as per the service induction checklist. (4) The staff member is enrolled in their third year of a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood Education. Attempts are being made to have their qualification recognised with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY). The staff member will only work in the service until the end of term on 27 June 2025. The staff member will not be included in the child to adult ratios but will only provide assistance and work with school-aged children. The service manager will ensure that all new staff members have the required qualification or a letter of recognition from the DCEDIY in future as per the induction checklist