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Standard 7.1 now explicitly embeds child safety: What “governance” needs to look like in 2026

A subtle wording change in the National Quality Standard (NQS) is sending a clear signal to approved providers and service leaders: child safety is not only a practice matter, it is a governance responsibility.

2026-01-16 07:15:42

by Fiona Alston

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NSW signals tougher child safety oversight: what a funding boost to the Office of the Children’s Guardian could mean for ECEC services

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across New South Wales should expect increased compliance activity after the NSW Government announced additional funding to strengthen the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG), the state’s independent child safety regulator.

2026-01-14 13:45:15

by Fiona Alston

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Looking ahead: What the ECEC sector can expect in 2026

As 2026 begins, early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia are preparing for a year of substantial reform, focused on strengthening child safety and raising the bar on national standards. Following a series of agreements by Education Ministers in 2025, new changes to the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Education and Care Services National Law will take effect progressively throughout the year. These reforms reflect the shared commitment of educators, families, communities and governments to place child safety and wellbeing at the centre of early learning environments.

2026-01-12 07:15:47

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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

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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Australia’s population outlook: What it means for the early childhood sector

2026-01-13 08:00:47

by Fiona Alston

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What Australia can learn from the UK’s new inspection framework

2026-01-13 07:30:03

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One in six Aussie children at risk of missing the basics for school: Through the Officeworks Back to School Appeal you can help change that 

2026-01-13 08:30:29

by Fiona Alston