With new child safety regulations having just come into effect, here’s a sector-responsive list of Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) priorities that services across Australia should consider updating immediately. These priorities align with the National Quality Standard (NQS), recent regulatory changes, and sector best practice.
A Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) in early childhood education is a structured approach to assessing and enhancing the quality of care and learning experiences provided to children. It helps childcare providers reflect on their practices, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance outcomes.
ACECQA has developed a new interactive free online professional development course on Developing a Quality Improvement Plan. This course features a series of three e Learning modules on exploring the NQF, developing a QIP and self assessment.
Bravehearts Day, held annually on 12 September, is a national child protection awareness initiative focused on preventing child sexual assault and promoting safe relationships. For… Read More
Recent data reported by 7NEWS Australia has revealed a concerning trend in the early childhood education sector: 1 in 10 parents have withdrawn their children… Read More
On Christmas Eve, a childcare centre in Latrobe will close its doors—leaving 55 children, 20 staff, and over 150 waitlisted families scrambling for alternatives in… Read More
A deeply distressing incident at First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor, Sydney has triggered a formal investigation and widespread concern across the early childhood sector.… Read More
A group of companies operating childcare centres under the HEI Schools brand across Victoria and New South Wales has plunged into liquidation, leaving behind $21… Read More
