Early childhood education
Alternative labels
Early years learning framework
Early learning
Early education
Report
Inclusion of children with disability in early childhood and school age education and care: consultation summary report
This summary report provides a high level snapshot of the results of ACECQA’s consultations, which were subsequently provided to governments to inform their deliberations on the 2020 Review of the Disability Standards.
Report
National Quality Framework (NQF) snapshot Q1 2021
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its 33rd NQF Snapshot report, summarising quality rating results for education and care services operating under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Evaluation
Effective delivery methods and teaching strategies for child sexual abuse prevention: a rapid evidence check
This rapid evidence check presents the current state of child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention programs, reviewing their utility and effectiveness for CSA prevention education for children. It includes recommendations about the design and delivery of programs for pre-schoolers and children in the early primary school years (aged 2-8 years) that need to be considered when...
Policy report
Stepping up: securing the future of quality preschool in Australia
This report explores preschool policies, enrolment and costs around Australia, finding a patchwork of programs and costs across the country. The report makes the case for immediate action to increase funding and consistency to ensure that all Australia children can access two years of high-quality preschool and benefit from a strong start to their educational...
Report
National Quality Framework (NQF) snapshot Q4 2020
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has released its 32nd NQF Snapshot report, summarising quality rating results for education and care services operating under the National Quality Framework (NQF).