Today is R U OK? Day and we wanted to take a moment to check in with you. This year has certainly presented challenges which make it more important than ever to check in and support one another.  We’ve included some links below to services and resources you might find helpful if you need support…
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Assessment and Rating Information Sheet 2020 The information on this page is also available in printable PDF format: Assessment and Rating Information Sheet 2020   The Education and Care Unit (ECU) is responsible for assessing and rating Tasmanian Education and Care services against the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS). A general overview…
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As we are now in Stage Three of Tasmania’s Roadmap to Recovery the Education and Care Unit (ECU) would like to provide you with information about our plans for resuming the Assessment and Rating (A&R) of education and care services in Tasmania. We are pleased to announce that the ECU will be resuming A&R from…
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A new information sheet is available relating to cautions, which can be can be issued to an approved provider, nominated supervisor, or family day care educator. Information Sheet – Cautions

The Education and Care Unit is pleased to offer 30 fully funded places for Tasmanian early years educators to participate in the Critical Reflection Conference presented in Launceston on 18th February 2020. This conference will be presented by Jennifer Ribarovski from JR Education Consulting Services. Participants will have the opportunity to explore ways to critically…
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The Education and Care Services National Regulations require an approved provider of an education and care service to ensure that a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) is prepared by the service and reviewed at least annually. The Education and Care Unit requires all Tasmanian education and care services to update their QIP to align with the…
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Guide to the NQF Updates to the Guide to the National Quality Framework have been made. Changes include: The 2018 NQS Extensions of transitional regulations Registers of family day care educators Guidance about family day care venues Notifications of physical or sexual abuse The updated Guide to the National Quality Framework (NQF) (February 2018 version)…
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