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FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

Provider and service approval
Compliance with the law and regulations
Regulatory priorities and targets
Assessment and rating
Residual services
National Child Safety Review and Regulatory Changes
SCHOOLS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

SCHOOLS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Changes to registration
New schools registration
Review of registration
Updating school details
Standards and evidence guides
Providing international education
Student exchange
For families and educators

For families and educators

Services we regulate
Complaint about a school
Complaint about an early childhood service
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Guidance and news

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Media Release

13 November 2025
Education Standards Board and Happy Haven OSHC enter Enforceable Undertaking aimed at improving compliance On
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What ESB regulates in schools

29 October 2025
Within the schools sector, the Education Standards Board (ESB) is responsible for: Registration and renewal of
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Publication of compliance and statutory action on ESB's website

29 October 2025
Under the National Law, regulatory authorities may publish prescribed information about the following
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Defibrillators in Early Childhood Education and Care Sites

29 October 2025
From 1 January 2026, the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022 will require certain
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