ACECQA has launched a new Introduction to Inclusive Practice e-learning module in 2026, designed to strengthen educators’ confidence and skills in creating inclusive environments across early childhood education and care services. This free, self-paced course is a practical professional development opportunity aligned with the National Quality Framework.
What the Module Offers
- Focus: Building foundational knowledge of inclusive practice in early childhood settings.
- Format: Online, self-paced learning accessible to all educators.
- Cost: Free of charge, making it widely accessible.
- Certificate: Issued upon completion, useful for professional portfolios and compliance records.
Key Learning Areas
The module introduces educators to:
- Understanding Inclusion: What inclusive practice means under the National Quality Framework.
- Practical Strategies: How to adapt environments, routines, and interactions to support diverse needs.
- Reflective Practice: Encouraging educators to examine their own attitudes and approaches.
- Collaboration: Working with families, communities, and specialists to support children’s participation.
- Compliance Connection: Strengthening alignment with ACECQA’s quality standards and sector expectations.
Why It Matters for Educators
- Supports Quality Improvement: Directly links to Quality Area 1 (Educational Program and Practice) and Quality Area 5 (Relationships with Children).
- Professional Growth: Adds to your ongoing learning record and demonstrates commitment to inclusive practice.
- Practical Impact: Helps educators scaffold learning for children with diverse abilities, cultural backgrounds, and experiences.
- Sector Reform Alignment: Reflects ACECQA’s broader push for equity and inclusion across services.
How Educators Can Use It
- Team Training: Services can embed the module into induction or ongoing PD programs.
- Reflective Discussions: Use the content as a springboard for staff meetings or quality improvement planning.
- Documentation: Record completion in professional development logs for compliance audits.Family Engagement: Apply strategies to strengthen inclusive communication with families.
Action Steps
- Access the module via ACECQA’s eLearning platform.
- Schedule time individually or as a team to complete it.
- Document completion for your professional development records.
- Integrate learnings into your Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
This ACECQA module is a timely, accessible resource for educators to strengthen inclusive practice, meet compliance expectations, and enrich children’s experiences. Embedding it into service-wide PD will maximize its impact.
For more information and to access the e-module: Introduction To Inclusive Practice