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An updated September 2020 version of the Guide to the National Quality Framework (NQF) is now available and contains includes updated guidance on: the Exceeding National Quality Standard (NQS) rating…

The final stage of the review of the six children’s education and care vocational qualifications is now underway. The revised qualifications are now available for public consultation on the SkillsIQ…

On behalf of all governments, ACECQA is currently seeking the views of providers of early childhood education and care (ECEC) and school age education and care services across Australia. We…

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) today released its 30th NQF Snapshot report, summarising quality rating results for education and care services operating under the National Quality…

ACECQA’s seventh occasional paper shares detailed analysis and insights into the quality of children’s education and care services based on the socio‑economic status of their location. Children from more disadvantaged…

ACECQA has today published findings from a Quality improvement research project, undertaken during 2019. The research was commissioned by ACECQA and conducted by Macquarie University, in partnership with Queensland University…

The Australian Government continues to support education and care services and providers with up to date information about COVID-19. Health Information The Australian Government Department of Health is sharing information…

ACECQA’s latest quarterly National Quality Framework Snapshot finds the proportion of services rated Meeting National Quality Standard (NQS) or above has remained steady at 80% since December 2019. As at…

The Australian Government today announced a new national toll free helpline for families looking for early childhood services and child care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for Education, Dan Tehan…

The Australian Government has announced that around one million families are set to receive free child care during the coronavirus pandemic under a plan that will help the early childhood…