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FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

Provider and service approval
Compliance with the law and regulations
Regulatory priorities and targets
Assessment and rating
Residual services
National Child Safety Review and Regulatory Changes
SCHOOLS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

SCHOOLS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Changes to registration
New schools registration
Review of registration
Updating school details
Standards and evidence guides
Providing international education
Student exchange
For families and educators

For families and educators

Services we regulate
Complaint about a school
Complaint about an early childhood service
Current compliance action
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Guidance and news

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Sector Alert

17 November 2025
Additional children’s sand products that may contain asbestos have been recalled Additional children’s sand
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Sector Alert

14 November 2025
ACCC publish recall of children's sand products due to asbestos risks Australian Competition and Consumer
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Media Release

13 November 2025
Education Standards Board and Happy Haven OSHC enter Enforceable Undertaking aimed at improving compliance On
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What ESB regulates in schools

29 October 2025
Within the schools sector, the Education Standards Board (ESB) is responsible for: Registration and renewal of
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