Early childhood educators, teachers and employers now have access to new national guidance on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), with the Australian Government releasing practical resources through its Real Skills Deserve Real Recognition campaign.
Victoria has updated the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) to ensure it continues to support early childhood professionals to deliver inclusive, high-quality learning for children aged birth to 8 years.
New regulatory data for Quarter 3 (January–March) of the 2025–26 financial year shows the NSW early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector continues to expand, while regulatory oversight and compliance activity increases across the state.
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has released the final determinations for the Annual Wage Review 2026, confirming increases to minimum wages and expense-related allowances across Australia's modern awards.
NSW early childhood education and care (ECEC) services will see significant changes to the Assessment and Rating (A&R) process from 1 July 2026, with the NSW Department of Education introducing a strengthened, year-round approach to continuous improvement, service readiness and regulatory assurance.
Australia's early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is the foundation the rest of the workforce stands on. When ECEC service providers can't find or keep qualified educators, the ripple effects reach far beyond individual services and communities. They affect the family budgets, employment rates and economic participation of every parent who relies on a place for their child.
Nido Education shareholders have approved a revised executive incentive plan that links a significant portion of Chief Executive Officer Adam Lai's long-term remuneration to quality ratings, compliance performance and safety outcomes across the provider's early learning network.
Ofsted's decision to increase unannounced visits to early years settings in England comes at a time when Australia's own early childhood education and care (ECEC) regulatory environment is facing heightened scrutiny around quality, compliance and child safety.
The announcement of this year's Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Awards finalists has revealed an inspiring picture of quality, innovation and dedication across the sector, with organisations of all sizes earning recognition for their contribution to children, families and communities.
The NSW Government has signalled that increased funding for community preschools may be on the horizon, with the Independent Education Union of Australia (IEU) NSW/ACT Branch advising that it has been informed that a funding announcement is likely in the coming weeks.
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