Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
This is the website of the authority that oversees the implementation of the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education and Care. The website includes useful information, videos and updates.
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA]. (2014). Foundation to year 10 curriculum: The Arts.
http://australiancurriculum.edu.au
This is the official website for the Australian Curriculum which establishes what students should be taught in all schools across the country from the Foundation year. The website includes videos showing work samples for arts education.
Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
This body is responsible for the development and oversight of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. The section for teachers provides information, resources and tools.
Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations for the Council of Australian Governments [DEEWR]. (2009). Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia.
The Early Years Learning Framework is a national curriculum framework which will ensure quality and consistency in the delivery of early childhood education programs across all early childhood settings. It covers birth to five years and supports transition to formal schooling.
Early Childhood Australia
www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
This is a national peak body for early childhood advocacy. The site has a learning hub, resources, publications and an online shop.