With around one million families accessing almost 16,000 services, children’s education and care is a vital and growing part of Australia’s education sector. The third NQF Annual Performance Report is out now and highlights examples of quality improvement from 2019.

A reminder that providers of long day care services and preschools/kindergartens will need to have a second early childhood teacher or, alternatively, a ‘suitably qualified person’ when 60 or more children preschool age or under are being educated and cared for.

The Australian Government has announced ongoing funding to ensure that ACECQA continues to provide guidance, resources and support to education and care services to improve outcomes for Australia’s children and families.

The end of the year is a time to reflect, take stock and plan for the year ahead. With this in mind, we’ve been reviewing resources downloaded from our website that have been of greatest interest and use to our readers this year.

The ACECQA 2018-19 Annual Report is out now sharing our work across Australia and detailing key projects and achievements.

As part of the National Quality Framework (NQF) Review, a Consultation Summary Report has now been released providing a snapshot of the feedback received.

Our family focused website startingblocks.gov.au has some great resources to share with your families this summer including a guide to sun protection at home.

Approved providers can apply for waivers from certain requirements of the National Regulations and the NQS.