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Emergency Action Notices issued to three South Australian ECEC services over mobile device management concerns

Three early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in South Australia have been issued Emergency Action Notices by the Education Standards Board (ESB) following findings of non-compliance related to mobile device use, child protection, and adherence to policies and procedures.

2025-12-18 06:31:16

by Fiona Alston

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Child safeguarding failures in Queensland: Key findings and reform directions from the 2025 systemic review

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2025-12-09 07:00:56

by Fiona Alston

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Sector responds to new child safety training closures: Clarity welcomed, challenges raised

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers have welcomed national reforms aimed at strengthening child safety through mandated staff training, but concerns remain about implementation and communication ahead of 2026.

2025-12-04 07:00:39

by Fiona Alston

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NSW launches compliance blitz to enforce transparency reforms in early learning services

Early childhood services across New South Wales are facing increased scrutiny as the NSW Early Childhood Regulator enforces new transparency laws introduced to protect children and inform families.

2025-11-24 07:30:35

by Fiona Alston

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A new era for ECEC: From passive stakeholders to active architects of change

In recent times, the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has quietly begun to reshape its relationship with policy and regulation. The shift is subtle but significant: rather than being the passive recipients of top‑down mandates or reactive critics, services, educators and leaders are increasingly dialoguing constructively with governments, contributing sector insight to critical reforms. This is not a turning point defined by protest or conflict, but one characterised by participation, consultation and co‑shaping.

2025-10-15 07:15:50

by Fiona Alston