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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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UOW receives $1.9 million funding boost to support early childhood teacher workforce
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured $1.9 million in new funding from the NSW Department of Education to expand its Early Years Accelerated program, a targeted initiative designed to grow the state’s early childhood teacher workforce.
2025-12-10 07:15:41
by Fiona Alston
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Free governance and risk tools available for ECEC providers
The Governance and Risk Management Program delivered in partnership between the NSW Department of Education and Early Childhood Australia (ECA) offers free, practical support to early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers and leaders across NSW.
2025-12-10 06:31:53
by Fiona Alston
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Preparing children for school: How Weplay supports readiness through hands-on skill development
In early childhood education and care (ECEC), supporting a successful transition to school is a key priority. High-quality school readiness programs aim to prepare children holistically, physically, socially and emotionally, and in terms of independence and early learning behaviours. School readiness encompasses a broad combination of capabilities: physical development, social and emotional wellbeing, curiosity and learning dispositions, early literacy and numeracy, self-regulation, and the ability to adapt to a structured environment.
2025-12-09 11:05:21
by Fiona Alston
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Funding agreement reached on preschools
In a timely move welcomed by the early childhood sector, the Albanese Government has acted swiftly to advance national reform efforts and support preschool participation across Australia.
2025-12-09 08:46:06
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
