Strengthening early childhood inclusive practices

To support inclusion in early childhood education and care (ECEC), we have engaged ACECQA to develop an Inclusive Practice Framework.

The Inclusive Practice Framework is a professional development resource that will:

  • strengthen ECEC service’s capability to embed inclusive practices
  • better support children and families experiencing barriers to access and participation.

The framework will do this by:

  • helping ECEC services reflect on current inclusive practices and plan for ongoing improvement
  • supporting the identification of emerging areas of inclusive practice
  • complementing state and territory initiatives and other high-quality resources.

Over the next 12 months, ACECQA will develop and trial the framework. ACECQA will collaborate with:

  • ECEC educators
  • ECEC providers and services
  • national peak associations
  • sector organisations
  • expert practitioners.

A consortium between Griffith University, Macquarie University and Queensland University of Technology will support ACECQA to develop the framework.

Learn more on the ACECQA website.