Collecting Parent Education and Occupation Information
Kindergarten services are now required to collect information from all parents / guardians about their education and employment.
Why are we collecting this information?
Collecting this information will help your kindergarten to receive School Readiness Funding. This is in addition to normal kindergarten funding. The amount of funding each kindergarten receives will be based on the needs of its children, as determined by their parent/guardian occupation and education information.
What is School Readiness Funding?
School Readiness Funding will help children get even more out of their time at kindergarten. It can be used to purchase a range of programs and supports, such as programs to support children’s language development, resources for educators to help children manage their emotions, or professionals such as speech therapists to work with children, teachers and families.
This funding has been progressively introduced across the state from 2019 and will reach all kindergarten services by 2021.
What information needs to be collected?
The following education information is required from parents/guardians:
- highest level of primary/secondary education (e.g. Year 10 or equivalent, Year 9 or equivalent)
- highest qualification they have completed (e.g. no non-school qualification, bachelor degree).
Equivalent overseas education and qualifications are recognised for the purposes of this data collection.
The following occupation information is required from parents/guardians:
- identify the occupation group from the Parental Occupation Index relevant to their work.
If a parent/guardian has more than one job, they must select the occupation group which includes their main job.
What if accurate information is difficult to collect?
The information collected will help ensure that School Readiness Funding supports the children who need it most - this is why accuracy is important. The Department will be working with all kindergarten services to assist them to provide accurate information on the education and occupation of parents/guardians.
We will respect your privacy
This is the same information collected by schools when a child is enrolled in prep. All information provided during the enrolment process will only be used to inform kindergarten funding. For further information on the Department’s Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.education.vic.gov.au/pages/privacypolicy.aspx
Questions?
Visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/school-readiness
Or contact the Early Childhood Improvement Branch in your regional office https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/contact/pages/regions.aspx
Parental Occupation Index
| MANAGERS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives, General Managers and Legislators | Chief Executives and Managing Directors, Corporate General Manager, Defence Force Senior Officer, Local Government Legislator, Member of Parliament | A |
| Farmers and Farm Managers | Aquaculture Farmers, Crop Farmers, Livestock Farmers, Mixed Crop, Livestock Farmers | A |
| Specialist Managers | Advertising, Public Relations and Sales Managers, Business Administration Managers, Construction Managers, Education, Health and Welfare Services Managers | A |
| Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers, Retail Managers | B |
| PROFESSIONALS generally with a bachelors degree or above | ||
| Arts and Media Professionals | Music Professionals, Photographers, Journalists and Other Writers | A |
| Business, Human Resource and Marketing Professionals |
Accountants, Auditors and Company Secretaries, Financial Brokers and Dealers, and Investment Advisers, Human Resource and Training Professionals, Information and Organisation Professionals, Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals | A |
| Design, Engineering and Science Professionals | Architects, Designers, Planners and Surveyors, Engineering Professionals | A |
| Education Professionals | Early Childhood Teachers, School Teachers, Tertiary Education Teachers | A |
| Health Professionals | Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals, Health Therapy Professionals, Medical Practitioners, Midwifery and Nursing Professionals | A |
| ICT Professionals | Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers, Database and Systems Administrators, and ICT Security Specialists | A |
| Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals | Barristers, Judicial and Other Legal Professionals, Solicitors, Counsellors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Ministers of Religion | A |
| TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS | ||
| Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians | Agricultural, Medical and Science Technicians, Building and Engineering Technicians, ICT and Telecommunications Technicians | B |
| Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers | Automotive Electricians and Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering Trades Workers, Panel beaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters | C |
| Construction Trades Workers | Bricklayers, and Carpenters and Joiners, Floor Finishers and Painting Trades Workers | C |
| Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers |
Electricians, Electronics and Telecommunications Trades Workers | C |
| Food Trades Workers | Chefs | B |
| Bakers and Pastry cooks, Butchers and Smallgoods Makers, Cooks | C | |
| Skilled Animal and Horticultural Workers | Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Shearers, Horticultural Trades Workers | C |
| Other Technicians and Trades Workers | Hairdressers, Textile, Clothing and Footwear Trades Workers | C |
| COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL SERVICE WORKERS | ||
| Health and Welfare Support Workers | Ambulance Officers and Paramedics, Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists, Health Workers, Massage Therapists | B |
| Carers and Aides | Child Carers, Education Aides, Personal Carers and Assistants | D |
| Hospitality Workers | Bar Attendants and Baristas, Cafe Workers, Gaming Workers | D |
| Protective Service Workers | Police | B |
| Defence Force Members - Other Ranks, Fire and Emergency Workers | C | |
| Personal Service Workers | Beauty Therapists, Driving Instructors, Travel Attendants | D |
| Sports | Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials, Sportspersons | C |
| Fitness Instructors, Outdoor Adventure Guides | D | |
| CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS | ||
| Office Managers and Program Administrators | Contract, Program and Project Administrators, Office and Practice Managers | B |
| Personal Assistants and Secretaries | Personal Assistants, Secretaries, Legal Secretaries | C |
| General Clerical Workers | General Clerks, Keyboard Operators | D |
| Inquiry Clerks and Receptionists | Call or Contact Centre Information Clerks, Receptionists | D |
| Numerical Clerks | Bookkeepers, Accounting, Financial and Insurance Clerks, Bank Workers | D |
| Clerical and Office Support Workers | Couriers and Postal Deliverers, Filing and Registry Clerks, Survey Interviewers | D |
| Other Clerical and Administrative Workers | Conveyancers and Legal Executives | B |
| Court and Legal Clerks, Insurance Investigators, Loss Adjusters and Risk Surveyors | C | |
| Purchasing and Supply Logistics Clerks, Debt Collectors, Human Resource Clerks, Inspectors and Regulatory Officers | D | |
| SALES WORKERS & MACHINERY OPERATORS, DRIVERS AND LABOURERS | ||
| Sales Agents | Auctioneers, and Stock and Station Agents, Insurance Agents, Real Estate Sales Agents | C |
| Sales Representatives, Sales Assistants, Salespersons and Sales Support Workers | Sales Representatives, Sales Assistants, Pharmacy Sales Assistants, Retail Supervisors, Checkout Operator | D |
| Machinery Operators, Drivers and Labourers | Machine and Stationary Plant Operators, Road and Rail Drivers, Storepersons, Cleaners and Laundry Workers, Factory Process Workers | D |
| NOT BEEN IN WORK IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS | N | |
| CARING FOR OWN CHILDREN FULL TIME | H | |