Member Resources

Sample Required Policies

Governance and Management

Governance is the system or process by which organisations are directed, controlled and held accountable to ensure that the right decisions are made. Our education and care service recognises the importance of having a framework of rules, relationships, systems and processes within, and by which authority is exercised and controlled in the organisation. We view good governance and management as essential to our provision of quality education and care.

Updated: January 2026

Thinking About

The Educational Leader

This document provides questions, ideas and strategies to think through with regard to the Educational Leader.

Updated: January 2026

Forms

Record of Volunteers and Students

Services are required to keep records of volunteers and students for child safety, ensuring all individuals working with children have up-to-date Working with Children Checks relevant to their jurisdiction and have completed sign-in procedures. 

Updated: January 2026

Forms

Service-Supplied Device Authorisation Form

The authorisation form for service-supplied devices is required under the Education and Care Services (Supply, Authorisation and Use of Devices) Order 2025 to ensure accountability and compliance with child safety regulations.

Updated: December 2025

Signs and posters

2026 printable calendars

Download and print this handy A3 sized calendar featuring school holidays. A separate calendar is available for each state and territory.

Developed: December 2025

Forms

Staff Record Responsible Person

Early childhood services need a responsible person record because legal requirements mandate that a person with the authority and responsibility for the service’s operations must have the experience, qualifications, and knowledge to fulfil this role. It is important that the approved provider records this information, with sufficient evidence, and keeps it on file to demonstrate compliance to the Regulatory Authority. This record supports service providers to meet this legal obligation.

Reviewed: November 2025

Forms

Notification of changes to policies and procedures

Services are legally required to ensure that families are notified 14 days in advance of any changes in policies which affect the service's provision of education and care to any enrolled child or a family's ability  to use the service; fees; or fee collection proceedures. 

Updated: October 2025

Forms

Staff Sign On Sheet

This is a sample form only. Community Early Learning Australia (CELA) has taken all care in compiling this information. We have done this on the understanding that all members undertake the responsibilty for assessing the relevance and accuracy of the content for their services's situation.

​Updated: October 2025

Forms

Record of access to ECT

Record of access to early childhood teachers for services licensed less than 30 children.

Reviewed: October 2025

Infographics

Safe Use of Digital Devices Infographic for families

This A3 infographic gives families a clear overview of the recent changes to digital device use. It helps educators start conversations about what the changes mean, provides guidance for special events, and outlines the service’s commitment to keeping children safe.

Developed: December 2025

Infographics

Safe Use of Digital Devices Infographic for educators

This A3 infographic supports educators to understand their professional responsibilities when using personal and service-authorised devices. It also clarifies expectations for device use during special events and reinforces why safe digital practices for children are essential.

Developed: December 2025

Publications

Issue 150 - Dec 25

Welcome to our annual compendium December edition of Rattler. This year's compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from this year in one big, glossy bundle.