Education and Care Regulatory Unit - In Focus

The Department of Communities approves and monitors education and care services through the Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU).
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In Focus is a regular publication issued by ECRU to communicate on matters about quality management, best practice, compliance, training and events. 

Latest editions of In Focus

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September 2025 edition

August 2025 edition

July 2025 edition

June 2025 edition

May 2025 edition

April 2025 edition

January to March 2025 edition

Prior editions of In Focus

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - October to December 2024 top 10 non-compliances
December 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Director's Reflections for 2024
November/December 2024

In Focus Regulatory Spotlight - Top 10 non-compliances 
October 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Plans Assessments
September 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Governance and Risk Management Program  
August 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - April - June 2024 Top 10 Non-Compliances  
July 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Unpacking theme three and the NQS
June 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Providing a child safe environment 
May 2024

In Focus Regulatory Spotlight - January to March 2024 top 10 Non-Compliances 
April 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Updated guidance on the use of portacots  
March 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - National Child Safe Principles
February 2024

In Focus Regulatory Spotlight - Documenting programs outside school hours care (OSHC)
January 2024

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Updates to the regulations.
December 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Child Safe Organisation information, Allergens and assessment and rating refinements commencing 1 January.  
November 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Top 10 Non-Compliances; Children's Week Play Picnic; Relationships with children; Quality in focus; Upcoming events.
October 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Changes to teacher registration legislation
from 19 December 2023.
September 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Qualification requirements.
August 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Information to consider when developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
July 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - National Burns Awareness Month.
June 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Inadequate supervision.
May 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Persons with management or control
April 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - New transportation requirements for centre based
services from 1 March 2023.
March 2023

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Reviewing Regulation 97: Emergency and evacuation procedures.
March 2023

In Focus - ECRU Update - Proposed change to the working with children.
December 2022

In Focus - Director's 2022 Reflections
December 2022

In Focus - Regulatory Spotlight - Emergency and evacuation procedures; Temporary staffing waivers.
September 2022

In Focus - July 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Displaying prescribed information; Burns safety

In Focus - May 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: OSHC Ratio requirements; How to avoid employing a prohibited person 

In Focus - March 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Sleep and rest - physical environment considerations to protect children from harm and hazard  

In Focus - February 2022
Regulatory Spotlight: Playground Safety - Children love to climb

In Focus - January 2022
Regulation Spotlight: How to keep fences child-proof

In Focus - 10 November 2021
Bushfire preparedness and end of year events

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