Preschool Staffing

In reply to the Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta) (23 June 2025). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. B.I. BOYER (Wright—Minister for Education, Training and Skills): I have been advised:

The department does track retention rates of preschool staff. Retention rate percentages as at January each year are:

January 2025—89 per cent derived retention rate

January 2024—84 per cent derived retention rate

January 2023—89 per cent derived retention rate.

*The derived retention rate is calculated using the proportion of employees active at the current snapshot date who were employed at the equivalent snapshot date 12 months prior.