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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

FOR 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
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Guidance and news

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Back to basics: Understanding schools regulation

21 October 2026
The ESB plays an important role in supporting safe, high-quality education for children and young people
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(Left to Right): Bec Curtain, Kim Little, Minister for Education, Training and Skills, the Hon Lucy Hood MP, Sean Heffernan, Benn Gramola and Elaine Hewitt

ESB attends Flying Start Early Childhood Awards

21 October 2026
Representatives from the ESB were pleased to attend the 2026 Flying Start Early Childhood Awards, with Benn
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How to build a strong child protection culture

21 October 2026
As part of a broader awareness campaign by the Department of Human Services (DHS), we're sharing this friendly
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New safe sleep training for family day care services

21 October 2026
A brand-new safe sleep microskill has been developed for family day care services across Australia. Everyone
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