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Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care. Plus, information for parents and carers on the importance of early childhood education, choosing a service and transition to school.
Information about NSW public education, including the school finder, high school enrolment, school safety, selective schools and opportunity classes.
NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools, Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support.
The Wellbeing Framework supports schools to create learning environments that enable students to be healthy, happy, engaged and successful.
Information for parents and carers including learning and wellbeing resources, advice, study skills, a quick guide glossary, homework help, learning from home tools, support for additional needs and more.
How early childhood education can help your child make friends, develop independence, learn new routines and prepare for primary school.
Understanding the types of services, how to find a service, fees and subsidies and understanding quality
How we carry out assessment and rating, compliance and monitoring plus information on the National Quality Framework and its current review
The department welcomes feedback from all external stakeholders and communities.
Play-based learning activities to use at home to help your child develop and get ready for school.
Programs and activities to help children transition to school.
Our role in assessing, rating and regulating Outside School Hours Care services for primary school-age children.