This report aims to deepen understanding of the domains of children’s learning and development that are covered by the early childhood learning trajectories. It shows how the learning trajectories relate to early childhood assessment tools.

The most important objective of the National Quality Framework (NQF) is to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children attending education and care services. This paper provides analysis of trends in serious incidents resulting in injury, trauma or illness in Australian children’s education and care services between 2020 and 2022.

This review examines the current literature on the use of digital technologies to support young children with special needs in early childhood education and care.

The care and support economy—the provision of paid care and support—is one of the fastest growing parts of the Australian economy. This publication sets a roadmap of actions to a sustainable and productive care and support economy that delivers quality care with decent jobs.

This is the 41st national report on children’s education and care services operating under the National Quality Framework (NQF). It provides analysis and information on the profile of the sector and the quality ratings of services against the National Quality Standard (NQS).