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More Information about the Early Childhood Sector
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The Department of Education in Early Childhood is committed to supporting children across NSW to access quality early childhood education and care, knowing the lifelong benefits a positive experience has on our youngest learners.
ACECQA helps with understanding the National Framework for early learning and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
Early Years Learning Framework is an educational program that must be delivered to all children being educated and cared for, under the National Law.
National Quality Framework describes the principles, practices and outcomes that support and enhance young children's learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school.
The Education and Care Services Regulations support the national regulatory legislation provide detail on a range of operational requirements for an education and care service.
Early Childhood Australia provides information about the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework and links to other useful resources, as well as professional development for educators.
Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) aims to inform and inspire the early education and care sector and to influence government policy, practices and programs.
StartingBlocks is a government site created for parents about early childhood education, what to expect in care, how to find an early childhood service and fees information.
NAPCAN is the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Raising Children Network provides resources to help with parenting babies to teens.
Be You is the national mental health in education initiative delivered by Beyond Blue, in collaboration with Early Childhood Australia and headspace. Be You supports educators from early learning services and schools to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator and family can achieve their best possible mental health.
KidSafe provides child safety information.
Narragunnawali supports schools and early learning services in Australia to develop environments that foster a high level of knowledge and pride in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions.
KU supports services and families for inclusion and inclusive practices across Australia.
KidsHealth's aim to give families the tools and confidence to make the best health choices, to create a healthier future for all kids.
RedNose Australia provides safe sleeping practices for babies and toddlers.
Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre for local information and parenting courses.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international framework that commits to protect and fulfil the rights of every child.
The NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian provides free resources, training and webinars onresponding to reportable allegations and keeping children safe in organisations.
Safe for our Kids is a guide to family violence response and prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
NSW Immunisation Schedule for childhood vaccines - Save the Date.
Staying Healthy is a NSW Health document that provides educators and other staff working in education and care services with simple and effective methods for minimising the spread of disease and exclusion periods.
The Yummy Tummy book provides healthy meals and snack ideas for early childhood sector - part of the Munch 'n' Move program.