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Early childhood education
Early childhood education

The Early Childhood Education Directorate monitors, supports and regulates early childhood education services in NSW.
Public schools
Public schools

Everything parents and carers need to know about NSW public education, finding schools, understanding enrolment and accessing support.
Teaching and learning
Teaching and learning

Information on curriculum taught in schools, Aboriginal education and communities, personalised support and professional learning and assessment.
Student wellbeing
Student wellbeing

The Wellbeing Framework supports schools to create learning environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged and successful.
Our priorities
Our priorities

We're working to enhance outcomes for all students, to improve teaching quality, to innovate for the future and to work more effectively.
Policy library
About us
About us

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

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Malala’s surprise visit to refugee students

14 December 2018

The Pakistani education activist inspired students on a visit to Holroyd High School.

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The latest news, announcements and media releases from the NSW Department of Education.

Thanks for a wonderful year 17 December 2018
Malala’s surprise visit to refugee students 14 December 2018
Jaime flying high over HSC results 13 December 2018
NSW teachers shortlisted for $1 million Global Teacher Prize 13 December 2018
NSW takes action on mobile devices in schools 13 December 2018

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This information is current as at 17/12/2018 12:32am, AEDT. For the most up-to-date information, go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/NSW-Department-of-Education.

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