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Sector Alert

27 February 2026
Legislative changes - 27 February 2026 In 2025, Education Ministers agreed to a comprehensive package of
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Sector Alert

28 January 2026
Register now for mandatory national child safety training Mandatory national child safety training is coming
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Sector Alert

22 December 2025
Child Safety Updates Strengthening safety in education and care: National Quality Framework (NQF) Changes
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ESB office closure: Christmas and New Years

18 December 2025
The Education Standards Board office will be closed between Thursday 25 December 2025 and Thursday 1 January
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