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Early childhood educator professional standards

Explore the set of professional standards we developed for early childhood educators.

We developed the Education and Care Capability Framework as a set of professional standards for early childhood educators.

The professional standards aim to:

  • promote the professionalism of the ECEC workforce by recognising professional practice
  • develop a shared language and understanding across the profession
  • guide educators to demonstrate their capabilities in the areas of:
    • relationships with children and families
    • educational program and practice
    • inclusion, wellbeing and safety
    • leadership, learning and governance.

Read the ACT Education and Care Capability Framework [PDF 280 kB].