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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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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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NSW Police legacy child safety handbook: A vital resource for educators and families
The 2025 edition of the NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook is available, offering current guidance on safety and wellbeing for children across homes, services and communities.
2025-12-08 07:30:56
by Fiona Alston
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Regulatory breaches result in fines and enforcement action across two states
Queensland and Western Australia reinforce compliance expectations in early childhood education and care
2025-12-08 07:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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WA provider fined $50,000 for supervision failures after child leaves service unsupervised
Cuddles Childcare Centre Byford Pty Ltd, operator of Cuddles Early Learning and Childcare Byford, has been penalised $50,000 after a child left the service unaccompanied due to inadequate supervision.
2025-11-21 05:55:07
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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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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Funding agreement reached on preschools
2025-12-09 08:46:06
by Fiona Alston
