Resources

Family Day Care: 10 Reasons Why Choice Matters In Early Childhood Education And Care
High quality centre-based care is an excellent fit for many children and families. Many services provide rich learning environments, strong routines, capable teams and meaningful relationships. However, some children require

Don’t Forget About OSHC: 10 Reasons Why Outside School Hours Care Matters
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) often sits quietly in the background of the education and care conversation and can be treated as the add on that simply fills the gap

The True Role of the Nominated Supervisor: what sits behind the paper you sign:
The Nominated Supervisor role is often treated like a title. A name on a form. A signature that satisfies a requirement, but in practice, the Nominated Supervisor is the person

2026: the year ECEC governance moves from compliance to capability
The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector has entered 2026 amid a level of reform intensity not seen since the introduction of the National Quality Framework (NQF). What distinguishes

Private provision in ECEC: is it time for more accurate language?
Language matters in public policy. In early childhood education and care (ECEC), terminology shapes perception, informs debate and influences reform. One term that continues to attract attention is ‘for-profit’. As

From Crisis Scenario to Sector Leadership
Inside TEC’s National Webinar with Xap Technologies Leadership in early childhood education carries significant responsibility. Approved Providers and Nominated Supervisors hold responsibility for the safety of children and the wellbeing
