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November 2024
Chief Executive Foreword
This month, the Education Standards Board (ESB) has set in motion several action plans that have been in development following the release of our 2024-27 Strategic Plan. This includes service standards, and priorities and targets born out of the results from the Sector Survey that occurred earlier this year.
The Regulatory Roundtable met for the third time in October, hearing about trends in compliance and our upcoming education and guidance program. We are excited to engage with approved providers and services through our first series on Assessment and Rating. The second series is closely linked to the Child Safety Review recommendations and report outcomes, for which we've included a national progress update in this bulletin.
Following on from last month's reminder about timeframes for service approvals and amendments, before we greet the end of the school term, please be reminded that schools must inform the ESB of any changes to governing authority, responsible authority or school principal for the new year.
In personal news, I will be leaving the ESB at the end of the school year in mid-December. It has been a privilege to lead the ESB through this positive change and improvement by resetting its regulatory posture and its reputation and rethinking how we deliver against our functions to oversee providers and hold them accountable for delivering safe and high-quality education services in South Australia.
Thank you to those of you who have supported me in the role, and for providing your insights, time and knowledge to enable me to learn about your sector and the amazing work you all do, to support the ESB in achieving its regulatory outcomes.
I look forward to seeing the ESB go from strength to strength as it continues its improvement journey and strives toward meeting its vision and mission.
Kerry Leaver
Chief Executive
Education Standards Board
Sector Survey action plan
In May 2024, the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) facilitated a sector-wide survey to determine how stakeholders felt about their regulators and to identify areas for improvement. Learn more about the results and the action plan they have informed.
Child Safety Review update
The health, safety, wellbeing and protection of children attending early childhood education and care (ECEC) services continues to be of the highest priority for national, state and territory governments. Discover the national progress being made to review child safety processes.
Priorities and targets for 2024-25
The Education Standards Board (ESB) works to ensure every action is backed by strong strategic thinking and forward planning. The ESB is committed to a contemporary approach to regulating education and early childhood services, to support the best interests of children and young people, their families and our other stakeholders. Read more about the delivery and action plans informing our work.
Kidsafe SA Surface temperatures info sheet
Playing outside is an important part of children's development and should be encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle. Kidsafe SA have developed a factsheet with information on how to keep kids safe in the Australian summer heat.
Defibrillators in schools
The Education Standards Board (ESB) would like to remind schools of the requirement to have one or more defibrillators on site by January 2025.
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