Disability Standards for Education Extended to More Early Childhood Services (Australia, August 2026)
The Disability Standards for Education now apply to additional early childhood education and care services.
Kindergarten Substitute Teacher Support Improvement Plan Announced (South Korea, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education announced an improvement plan to reduce kindergarten education gaps when teachers are absent. The plan focuses on substitute staffing, teacher leave… Read More »Kindergarten Substitute Teacher Support Improvement Plan Announced (South Korea, June 2026)
Consultation Opened on Possible Reform of Early Childhood Education Funding (New Zealand, June 2026)
New Zealand opened consultation on possible changes to how early childhood education is funded. The review is examining how around NZD 3 billion in annual… Read More »Consultation Opened on Possible Reform of Early Childhood Education Funding (New Zealand, June 2026)
Australia Updates Language Used for Additional Child Care Subsidy Child Wellbeing (Australia, June 2026)
Australia announced a terminology update for Additional Child Care Subsidy child wellbeing from 1 July 2026. The eligibility criteria do not change, but official language… Read More »Australia Updates Language Used for Additional Child Care Subsidy Child Wellbeing (Australia, June 2026)
Norway Sets 2026 Income Limit for Free Kindergarten Core Time (Norway, June 2026)
The Directorate for Education and Training published that the income limit for free core time in kindergarten will be NOK 692,465 from 1 August 2026.… Read More »Norway Sets 2026 Income Limit for Free Kindergarten Core Time (Norway, June 2026)
Norway Changes Private Kindergarten Rules for Family Kindergartens and First-Grade Instruction (Norway, June 2026)
Norway amended kindergarten law rules for private family kindergartens and introduced a new exception allowing first-grade pupils in approved private schools to receive instruction in… Read More »Norway Changes Private Kindergarten Rules for Family Kindergartens and First-Grade Instruction (Norway, June 2026)
Spain Proposes Lower Early Childhood Education Ratios and Updated Minimum Center Requirements (Spain, June 2026)
Spain’s education ministry proposed lowering pupil ratios in the first cycle of early childhood education and updating minimum requirements for education centers. The proposal would… Read More »Spain Proposes Lower Early Childhood Education Ratios and Updated Minimum Center Requirements (Spain, June 2026)
Canada Announces New Federal Funding to Maintain Affordable Early Learning and Child Care (Canada, June 2026)
Canada announced up to 5.4 billion Canadian dollars over two years to maintain affordable early learning and child care across the country. The funding is… Read More »Canada Announces New Federal Funding to Maintain Affordable Early Learning and Child Care (Canada, June 2026)
Preschool Admission Rules Extended to March 2032 (Russia, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education extended the validity period of the national procedure for admission to preschool education programs. The rule now remains valid until 1… Read More »Preschool Admission Rules Extended to March 2032 (Russia, June 2026)
National Community of Early Childhood Policy Managers Created (Brazil, June 2026)
MEC Portaria nº 540/2026 created the National Community of Early Childhood Policy Managers. The measure supports coordination under Brazil’s integrated national policy for early childhood.