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NQF Annual Report 2025: Quality gains continue, but sector faces compliance pressures and persistent equity gaps
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its ninth Annual Performance Report on the National Quality Framework (NQF), confirming the sector’s steady upward trajectory in quality while highlighting rising compliance pressures, persistent equity gaps, and a renewed national focus on safety and workforce development.
2025-12-10 07:21:19
by Fiona Alston
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Have your say: Nationwide CCTV assessment in early childhood education and care
Governments across Australia are working together to strengthen child safety and wellbeing in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. As part of this commitment, Education Ministers have agreed to conduct a national assessment of closed-circuit television (CCTV) use in up to 300 ECEC services across the country.
2025-12-09 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Child safeguarding failures in Queensland: Key findings and reform directions from the 2025 systemic review
Before continuing to read this piece, readers should be aware that the content of this article may prove distressing, and should consider their own circumstances prior to continuing to engage. A list of support services has been provided at the conclusion of the article
2025-12-09 07:00:56
by Fiona Alston
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A new path forward: Australia’s First Nations Education Policy emerges to reshape learning for First Nations children
The Australian Government has opened public consultation on a landmark national policy aimed at transforming education outcomes for First Nations learners: the First Nations Education Policy (FNEP).
2025-12-08 08:00:28
by Fiona Alston
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New positive behaviour guidance coaching program to support educators and strengthen child wellbeing
A Queensland Government initiative is providing early childhood educators and teachers with access to specialist coaching and resources to better support children’s behaviour, rights and wellbeing.
2025-12-08 07:45:21
by Fiona Alston
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How one teacher is using Little J & Big Cuz to build empathy, understanding and confidence in First Nations learning
2025-12-08 07:15:19
by Fiona Alston
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Fair Work Commission confirms forced resignation grounds in case involving early learning provider
2025-12-08 07:30:23
by Fiona Alston
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Funding agreement reached on preschools
2025-12-09 08:46:06
by Fiona Alston
