Education Standards Board

Regulatory bulletin

June 2023
 

FAQs: new definition of PMC effective on 1 July 2023

This article answers frequently asked questions we have received from approved providers about the change to the definition of a 'person with management or control' (PMC) that applies from 1 July 2023. Learn: 

  • why the definition of a PMC under National Law has changed
  • how to apply the new definition
  • how to lodge a notification in NQAITS to update a PMC.

See the answers
 
 

Annual fees for approved providers are now due

Annual service fees for approved providers of early childhood education and care are now payable on or before 1 July 2023.

 

Invoices were issued electronically to the email listed for the approved provider in NQAITS in early June. Read the FAQs to learn more about making a payment. 

Annual fee FAQs
 
 
 

What are monitoring activities?

We undertake monitoring activities to encourage compliance and to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of children.

This updated factsheet explains:

  • why and how we monitor compliance
  • what to expect during a monitoring visit 
  • steps that may be taken where non-compliance is identified. 

See the fact sheet
 
 

Early childhood teacher requirements in centre-based care

This factsheet provides an overview of how centre-based early childhood education and care services can meet the early childhood teacher (ECT) requirements. Find out: 

  • circumstances where an ECT can attend via technology
  • teacher registration requirements in SA
  • qualifications approved under transitional workforce provisions until 31 December 2024 

See ECT requirements
 
 
 

Royal Commission on Early Childhood Education and Care

We have provided three formal submissions to the Royal Commission:

  • proposed universal three-year-old preschool in South Australia
  • feedback on the Royal Commission's Interim Report
  • a final report about out of school hours care in South Australia.

The final report from the Royal Commission is expected in August 2023. 

Read our submissions
 
 
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