NSW ECEC Study (NEST)

The NSW ECEC Study is a large scale and scope research study aimed at deepening the evidence on quality aspects of ECEC and how they are associated with children's outcomes, families and workforce.

Project goals

The NSW ECEC Study (NEST) study requires a large scale and scope research study that deepens the evidence on quality aspects of ECEC – particularly program and practice, physical environments and relationships - and how they are associated with children’s outcomes, ECEC workforce attraction, retention and wellbeing, and how quality services that meet the needs of children and families can reduce barriers to access and increase participation. The research outputs will include the development of evidence based practical deliverables to support and benefit the ECEC Sector.

Scope

The NEST will:

• Support a collaborative partnership or ‘consortium’ between NSW state-based universities, research institutions, and/or evidence-based non-for-profit early childhood organisations;
• Provide a platform for the co-design and delivery of a 3-year, large-scale and scope research project

Additional details/instructions

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Opportunity requirements

1. DOE08068-25 - NEST

Please see attached the request for tender documents.

Please complete and return Part C tender response documents.

These completed documents will need to be uploaded to buyNSW as your tender submission.

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