We are setting critical foundations for learning and wellbeing for every child through quality early childhood education and services.
New tailored scholarships and subsidies are now available for Queensland early childhood professionals to upgrade their qualifications, benefit from enhanced career pathways and experience greater work satisfaction.
Only educators who have at least a certificate III in education and care are able to work in a family day care setting after 1 July 2024.
We want every Queensland child to have a strong start to their education, that’s why kindy is now free for Queensland families. Kindy is 15 hours a week, 40 weeks per year.
Queensland’s annual Early Childhood Education and Care Census will commence on 29 July. This important data determines workforce planning and programs and funding. Services have until 18 August to complete the survey.
New training and support are now available to help increase educator capability in positive behaviour guidance and protective behaviours for children.
This voluntary code and guidelines include best practice recommendations on taking, sharing and storing photos and videos of children in early childhood education and care settings. Learn more about the new National Model Code and guidelines.
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