Education Ministers met on 2 November 2026 to discuss reforms across the education sector.
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Ministers affirmed their commitment to explore the development of an early education and care commission. They considered further advice on the commission's purpose, functions, and governance arrangements. Detailed design work will continue ahead of the next meeting in early 2027.
Ministers discussed reforms to quality and safety in early childhood education and care (ECEC). They noted the positive impact of recent reforms, reflected in the latest National Quality Framework Snapshot data.
Ministers considered the next steps for implementing supervision reforms agreed in July 2026.
They also considered the findings of the national CCTV assessment. Key findings included:
- there is insufficient evidence to support a national mandate
- CCTV is most effective when part of a wider safeguarding approach
- it is not a replacement for supervision, judgement or a strong child safety culture
- national best practice guidance should be developed.
Development of national guidance will be prioritised, aiming to be released in the first half of 2027.
For more information, read the Education Ministers Meeting communiqué.