The Historical Role of Families A Change to this Role in Kindergarten Services Professional management arrangements were introduced through KCM organisations (now called Victoria has a long tradition of standalone EYM organisations) so that incorporated kindergarten services operated by independent associations operated by parent Committees of incorporated associations that are managed by Management could change their role – from being volunteer Committees of Management. the kindergarten service provider to taking a role A 2001 review of issues impacting on the delivery that supports the educational program provided at of kindergarten services in Victoria identified that services. families were carrying a significant burden in When reviewing the impact of this change to their administering and managing kindergarten roles, some incorporated associations identified services. Moreover, families and parents were in a that there was no longer a need for the association conflicting role of being both user and manager to continue. Other associations have revised their of the kindergarten service. constitution and structure to reflect their new The review also identified the need for consultative role. professionalised leadership of educators and The term Parent Advisory Group (PAG) has been consistent management to provide a stable used in this policy document to refer to the change platform for quality service provision. in roles.
The Historical Role of Families in Kindergarten Services Victoria has a long tradition of standalone kindergarten services operated by independent incorporated associations that are managed by volunteer Committees of Management. A 2001 review of issues impacting on the delivery of kindergarten services in Victoria identified that families were carrying a significant burden in administering and managing kindergarten services. Moreover, families and parents were in a conflicting role of being both user and manager of the kindergarten service. The review also identified the need for professionalised leadership of educators and consistent management to provide a stable platform for quality service provision. A Change to this Role Professional management arrangements were introduced through KCM organisations (now called EYM organisations) so that incorporated associations operated by parent Committees of Management could change their role – from being the kindergarten service provider to taking a role that supports the educational program provided at services. When reviewing the impact of this change to their roles, some incorporated associations identified that there was no longer a need for the association to continue. Other associations have revised their constitution and structure to reflect their new consultative role. The term Parent Advisory Group (PAG) has been used in this policy document to refer to the change in roles.