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Issue #10
27 October 2022

ACECQA
ACECQA Newsletter Issue 10 2022
 
CEO foreword

ACECQA CEO, Gabrielle Sinclair, invites you to read our October newsletter. Featuring articles on inclusion, changes to the NQF, leading the way with reconciliation, the NQA IT System and the ECA national conference 2022.

 
Inclusion – What do children’s education and care providers and services need to know?

Our information sheet supports approved providers to understand their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA).

 
 
 
Agreed changes to the NQF are on course for mid-2023 rollout

The Early Childhood Legislation Amendment Act 2022 makes agreed changes to the National Law. These changes are expected to take effect in mid-2023.

 
 
 
Leading the way with Reconciliation

More than 7,500 approved early learning services registered to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

 
 
 
ECA’s National Conference 2022

Earlier this month we supported the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) National Conference which was held in Canberra and delivered online.

 
 
 
NQA IT System Register of prohibited persons and suspended educators

Approved providers can use the NQA IT System public portal to screen for prohibited persons or suspended family day care educators.

 
 
 
ECA Draft Statement on Play

ECA has identified six principles to promote and protect play aimed at deepening understanding and increasing support for young children's experiences of play.

 
 
 
Evaluating Objective 2 of the NQF

The NQF Evaluation Framework provides an agreed way for governments to understand how the NQF is meeting its objectives.

 
 
 
Shaping Our Future: A ten-year strategy to ensure a sustainable, high-quality children’s education and care workforce 2022–2031

In August 2022, Education Ministers endorsed the Shaping Our Future: Implementation and Evaluation Plan.

 
 
 
Gowrie Victoria Broadmeadows Valley (GVBV) re-awarded the Excellent rating

As a leader in the sector, GVBV shares its practice and learnings through working groups, webinars, video resources and presentations to the wider early childhood sector.

 
 
 
NQA IT System Satisfaction Survey 2022

We strive to continually improve the NQA ITS and would like to hear from our users regarding their experience of the system by 30 November.

 
 
 
StartingBlocks.gov.au

Share these factsheets on play based learning and transition to school with your families and communities.

 
 
 
Ensuring a strong and successful start to school

Transition statements are valuable tools for documenting children's educational and developmental journeys. This item from the NSW Department of Education details their innovative digital tool for teachers and educators.

 
 
 
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