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ECU’s newsletter features regular updates for the ECEC sector. ECU Newsletter 15-03-23

The fees for licensed child care services are currently under review. As part of this process the ECU is seeking feedback from potentially impacted services as well as from the wider public on the proposed changes. The review is occurring because the Child Care (Fees) Regulations 2013, which specify the fees, are due to expire in…
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ECU’s newsletter features regular updates for the ECEC sector. ECU Newsletter 09-02-23

The ECU are implementing several changes to our Assessment and Rating (A&R) processes in 2023. The changes are in line with a revised national approach and seek to make quality assessment and rating more effective. The changes include; a reduced notice period of 1 to 5 days for most A&R visits from late March 2023.…
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ECU’s newsletter features regular updates for the ECEC sector ECU Newsletter 14-12-22

ECU’s newsletter features regular updates for the ECEC sector ECU Newsletter 09-11-22

ALERT – Minor Infrastructure Grants Round 2022-23 is now closed The Education and Care Unit (ECU) invites eligible education and care services and licensed child care services to apply for funding through the ECU Minor Infrastructure Grants 2022-23. Please refer to the eligibility criteria and program priorities by downloading the Application Guidelines. It is anticipated that applications…
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ECU’s newsletter features regular updates for the ECEC sector ECU Newsletter 5-10-22

ECU’s newsletter highlights current updates. ECU Newsletter 11 (5-9-22)

ECU’s newsletter highlights current updates. ECU Newsletter – 02-08-22 – Education and Care