ACECQA Snapshot Q1

ACECQA has released the latest National Quality Framework (NQF) Snapshot. 

The Snapshot provides an overview of the early childhood education and care sector nationwide, including the progress and results of assessment and ratings against the National Quality Standards (NQS).

In South Australia, the following quality areas have the highest percentage of ‘Working Towards NQS’ ratings. 

Quality Area 2 – Children’s health and safety (15%)

Quality Area 1 – Educational program and practice (13%)

Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership (13%) 

ACECQA publish several resources for each quality area on their website. Using the links above, click on the ‘resources’ tab to view. 

The Guide to the National Quality Framework remains the primary resource for understanding assessment and rating, the NQS, the expectations associated with each quality area. 

To view the Q1 2026 Snapshot, visit ACECQA’s website