A to Z of Early Childhood is the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care's regular e-newsletter.
A to Z of Early Childhood provides information about early childhood education and care reforms in Queensland. It also offers information on the progress of national reforms and how these will affect Queensland families and services.
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Past issues
Edition 34, April 2012 
Have a kindy question? It's AEDI time: research to support our children, Successful CFC collaboration, Free interpreting support for kindergarten services, National Quality Framework - Watch it: new podcast on self-assessment and the Quality Improvement Plan, It's assessment and rating time, Navigating your way around the NQF, Take the next step: become a certified supervisor, Reminder: Applications to increase capacity and waiver progress are due, Professional development for educators in remote regions, Supervisor certificates for declared certified supervisors, New assessment and rating resources.
Edition 33, March 2012
Support for long day care services delivering kindy, Saving with solar, Training for early childhood educators, Do you know an outstanding staff member?, National Quality Framework update, Essential transitional information, How to apply for a supervisor certificate, Reminder: Don't forget your Quality Improvement Plans and Nominated supervisor requirements.
Edition 32, February 2012
Apply now: Funding support, Teaching incentive scheme valued up to $12 000, Grants for kindy teachers and National Quality Framework update.
Edition 31, January 2012
Increased subsidies for services, disability support funding now available, rural and remote incentive scheme opens, lead agencies announced for children and family centres, Queensland Education Trust community forums, magnets a deadly risk to children, National Quality Framework update.
Edition 30, December 2011
Message from Deputy Director-General Annette Whitehead, Year in review, NQF update, Reduced fees for families with triplets or more, Online resources to promote your kindy.
Edition 29, November 2011
NQF Update, National early childhood law passed in Qld, kindy campaign gets supersized, closure of early childhood services census, world teachers' Day, Blue Card, AEDI update, dangerous weather, holiday changes.
Edition 28, October 2011
National Quality Framework: NQF Information sessions; National Regulations released; Sector support for the National Quality Framework; Scholarships for Advanced Diploma holders; Beyond the Range Grants; More kindy funding for long day care services; Greater kindy access for families; Kindy career opportunities expand; World Teachers' Day cause for celebration; Publishing fees; Have your say on proposed holiday changes.
Edition 27, September 2011
National Quality Framework: Education and Care Services Bill introduced; Diary note: Information sessions; Nominated supervisor, certified supervisor, educational leader... The new terminology explained. Assessment and rating timeframes released; Workforce initiatives announced; Kindergarten professional development workshops now on web.
Edition 26, August 2011
National Quality Framework: the Big Picture; NQF governing body announced; blueprint for school-age care launched; reading and number fundamentals; Beaudesert early years centre opens its doors; early childhood education forums to be held; funding to operate new children and family centres.
Edition 25, July 2011
Action plan to build early childhood workforce; Education in Queensland: your questions answered; Conclusion of Business Advisory Service; Opportunities for Advanced Diploma holders; Celebrate National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day; Building Code of Australia - consultation open; Lead agency service operators announced for new children and family centres.
Edition 24, June 2011
More locations announced for fast-tracked kindy services; 2011 Queensland Early Childhood Education and Care Services Census; Reflective practice and the National Quality Framework; Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline teacher workshops; Kindergarten programs get 'tick of approval'; Department website features updated review of long day care services delivering kindergarten programs; Join in NAIDOC celebrations; Positive behaviour workshop to be held for kindergarten staff.
Edition 23, May 2011
Update on the National Quality Framework; More kindy funding for long day care services; Easy-to-use revamped website; Queensland welcomes ongoing AEDI implementation to improve early childhood development; Deadline approaches to register with a central governing body; Play the focus of upcoming conferences; Hand hygiene for good health.
Edition 22, April 2011
Teacher scholarships open for Advanced Diploma holders; Early Years Centres kindergarten support strategies; Child health support a phone call away; Encouraging response to latest round of funding for kindergarten programs in long day care; National Quality Framework resources available; Reminder: Assistance available for disaster zone child care operators; Queensland communities 'championing' early childhood development through AEDI; Conference features range of sessions for early childhood educators.
Edition 21, Late-March 2011
Early childhood consultations close 14 April 2011; Disaster assistance for early childhood services; Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline; Awareness campaign to boost kindy participation; Reminder for kindergarten services to register with a central governing body.
Edition 20, Mid-March 2011
Stakeholder information sessions for new kindy sites; Community consultation commences for Rockhampton, Mackay and Marsden children and family centres.
Edition 18, Monday 31 January 2011
Free workshop on Including children with disabilities in kindergarten programs; Long day care services can apply now for kindergarten funding - closes 31 March 2011; Kindergarten services new to state funding invited to become approved kindergarten program providers.
Special editions
Friday 28 January 2011 - Special flood edition.
Friday 12 November 2010 - The Benevolent Society to operate new Cairns Early Years Centre.
Friday 1 October 2010 - Kindy expansion continues with more funding for long day care services.
Friday 24 September 2010 - New central governing bodies announced.
Tuesday 31 August 2010 - More teaching scholarships for early childhood staff.
Friday 25 June 2010 - Clarification around financial information for long day care funding round; Funding to manage new Early Years Centre in Cairns.
Wednesday 9 June 2010 - More funding for long day care services to deliver kindergarten programs - The Minister's announcement on the second round of funding for long day care services to assist them to deliver kindergarten programs.
Tuesday 8 June 2010 - More kindergartens give kids a flying start - The Minister's announcement on the locations of extra kindergarten services to be established on state and non-state school sites by 2012.
Thursday 30 April 2010 - A special message for service providers from the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care - Reminder - teaching scholarships for early childhood staff.
Wednesday 3 February 2010 - Special Edition - A Flying Start for Queensland Children - Discussion Paper.
Tuesday 15 December 2009 - A special message for service providers from the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care - Participants in 2010 kindergarten pilot program announced.
Thursday 10 December 2009 - A special message for service providers from the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care - New National Quality Framework for early childhood settings.
Monday 5 October 2009 - A special message for service providers from the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care - Latest information on Influenza A (Swine Flu).
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