About

Who We Are

One sector. One partner. End to end professional support.

The Education Collective provides integrated professional services for the education and care sector. We work alongside Approved Providers and early learning services, including OSHCs, FDCs and LDCs, to strengthen compliance, lift quality, build leadership capability and support sustainable service performance.

Rather than offering standalone consultancy, we operate as a single, trusted end-to-end professional services partner, bringing together governance, compliance, pedagogy, people, projects and operations under one cohesive model.

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Our Approach

We do not offer generic frameworks or one size fits all models. We work beside you to understand your context, identify your risks and build strategies that strengthen your service from the inside out.

Our consultancy is grounded in collaboration, shaped by evidence and tailored to your unique needs. You receive guidance that is strategic, achievable and aligned with your team and community.

Our Values

Integrity

We act with honesty, clarity and accountability, ensuring our work aligns with the National Quality Framework and the standards that protect children.

Inclusion

We support environments where every child, educator and family feels seen, valued and able to thrive.

Evidence

We translate research, regulation and sector insights into practical, effective solutions that uplift quality.

Partnership

We work alongside services, not above them. We co design improvements and build lasting capability.

Innovation

We think creatively and boldly while always centring what matters most, the safety, learning and wellbeing of every child.

Respect

We honour the cultures, communities and professionals who shape children’s experiences, embedding cultural responsiveness and workforce sustainability in all we do.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Education Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and learn.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

National Quality Framework

Child Safe Standards

Assessment and Rating

Leadership Capability Building

Our expertise

Compliance, Risk and Governance

Pedagogical Excellence

Workforce Development

Organisational Improvement

Meet our team

The People Who Make It Happen

Jennifer Harvey

Company Director | Executive Lead

Fiona Alston

Company Director | Strategic Lead

Rebecca Oliver

Project Manager

Tahlia Shorter

Brand & Design

our mission

Strengthening early learning services through partnership, evidence, inclusion, leadership, and sustainable impact.

What they're saying about us

"We have been working with The Education Collective over recent months on several research initiatives supporting our 2026 project planning and the experience has been exceptional. Jen and Fiona bring a remarkable depth of experience, insight and genuine passion to every aspect of the work they lead. Their ability to understand the Early Learning sector and translate complex insights into meaningful direction has been invaluable. The project has been impeccably managed by Bec, whose professionalism, timeliness and attention to detail have ensured the process has run smoothly from day one. Every interaction has reflected a strong commitment to quality and clear communication. Importantly, the team has demonstrated the utmost respect for confidentiality while maintaining a strong focus on achieving positive, practical outcomes. Even though the project is still in progress, we are extremely pleased with everything delivered to date. I would highly recommend The Education Collective to any organisation in the Early Learning sector seeking credible, thoughtful, and highly capable partners to support research, strategy, or sector insights."

Sean Murphy

XAP Technologies

"The Education Collective came to our OSHC service to complete a compliance audit and help us get our systems, policies and procedures back on track. Jennifer delivered so much more than I was expecting. Being new to the OSHC Coordinator role, Jen became a mentor, not only teaching me about compliance, the National Quality Standards and the QIP, but also helping me translate my ideas into practice."

Astrid Hart

OSCH Service

“Thank you for helping us recognise that we have so much to showcase and for removing the fear of Assessment and Rating.”