Education and Care Regulatory Unit - In Focus

The Department of Communities approves and monitors education and care services through the Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU).
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In Focus is a regular publication issued by ECRU to communicate on matters about quality management, best practice, compliance, training and events. 

Latest editions of In Focus

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2026

2025

Prior editions of In Focus

- October to December 2024 top 10 non-compliances
December 2024

- Director's Reflections for 2024
November/December 2024

- Top 10 non-compliances 
October 2024

- Plans Assessments
September 2024

- Governance and Risk Management Program  
August 2024

- April - June 2024 Top 10 Non-Compliances  
July 2024

- Unpacking theme three and the NQS
June 2024

- Providing a child safe environment 
May 2024

- January to March 2024 top 10 Non-Compliances 
April 2024

- Updated guidance on the use of portacots  
March 2024

- National Child Safe Principles
February 2024

- Documenting programs outside school hours care (OSHC)
January 2024

- Updates to the regulations.
December 2023

- Child Safe Organisation information, Allergens and assessment and rating refinements commencing 1 January.  
November 2023

- Top 10 Non-Compliances; Children's Week Play Picnic; Relationships with children; Quality in focus; Upcoming events.
October 2023

 - Changes to teacher registration legislation
from 19 December 2023.
September 2023

 - Qualification requirements.
August 2023

 - Information to consider when developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
July 2023

 - National Burns Awareness Month.
June 2023

 - Inadequate supervision.
May 2023

 - Persons with management or control
April 2023

 - New transportation requirements for centre based
services from 1 March 2023.
March 2023

 - Reviewing Regulation 97: Emergency and evacuation procedures.
March 2023

- Proposed change to the working with children.
December 2022


December 2022

 - Emergency and evacuation procedures; Temporary staffing waivers.
September 2022

 - July 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Displaying prescribed information; Burns safety

 - May 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: OSHC Ratio requirements; How to avoid employing a prohibited person 

 - March 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Sleep and rest - physical environment considerations to protect children from harm and hazard  

 - February 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Playground Safety - Children love to climb

 - January 2022
Regulation Spotlight: How to keep fences child-proof

 - 10 November 2021
Bushfire preparedness and end of year events

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