2026 NSW Start Strong Program for Early Learning Services
Essential Resources is nationally recognised as a leading provider of professional teaching and learning resources that align with the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Program in 2026.
We offer early childhood online professional development courses and resource packs to assist services in developing and delivering a quality education programme based on the EYLF. The aim is to build educators’ confidence and capability, promote inclusion and improve children’s learning and development while directly supporting the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.
The online courses support children’s learning and development in three areas:
- Oral language and literacy
- Social and emotional learning
- Access and inclusion
We also have packs of early childhood education resources that have been carefully collated to align with the unique priority areas of different programs.
The Essential Resource range builds on the capacity of educators and parents, carers and families to support children’s learning and development. They:
- are highly suitable for implementation in New South Wales 3YO and 4YO+ early childhood education and care
- are evidence-based
- aim to influence children’s learning and development positively
- support ongoing service improvement and positive outcomes for children
- can be part of your 2026 Start Strong Program.
Essential Resources is nationally recognised as a leading provider of professional teaching and learning resources that align with the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Program in 2026.
We offer early childhood online professional development courses and resource packs to assist services in developing and delivering a quality education programme based on the EYLF. The aim is to build educators’ understanding and practice, promote inclusion and improve children’s learning and development while directly supporting the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.
The online courses support children’s learning and development in three areas:
- Oral language and literacy
- Social and emotional learning
- Access and inclusion
We also have packs of early childhood education resources that have been carefully collated to align with the unique priority areas of different programs.
Each course and pack of resources builds on the capacity of educators and parents, carers and families to support children’s learning and development. They:
- are highly suitable for implementation in New South Wales 3YO and 4YO+ early childhood education and care
- are evidence-based
- aim to influence children’s learning and development positively
- support ongoing service improvement and positive outcomes for children
- can be part of your 2026 Start Strong Program.
Our service has used The Foundations of Communication, Language and Literacy Course as part of our program. All of our educators have benefited in some way, whether they have been in the industry for 20 years or 2 months. We highly recommend this course to all educators, you will gain insight and fresh perspectives in navigating children’s learning during their early years. The tailored sessions are designed to further your learning and knowledge in areas that you or your educators may find challenging.
Karen Wilson, Service Director, Karalee Kindergarten and Schoolie House
Available Early Childhood Professional Development Courses
The Foundations of Communication, Language and Literacy in the EYLF
- A self-paced online professional development course
- Focuses on six topics
- Learning is reinforced with photographs, links, videos and reflective questions
- Over four hours of course content
- Supported by five related books
- Priced from $595 plus GST
Cultural and Social Inclusion in the EYLF
- A self-paced online professional development course
- Four video modules
- Over four hours of course content
- Supported by four related books
- Eight downloadable worksheets
- Priced from $595 plus GST
Building Social and Emotional Skills and Wellbeing in the EYLF
- A self-paced online professional development course
- Four video modules
- Over four hours of course content
- Supported by four related books
- Eight downloadable worksheets
- Priced from $595 plus GST
Resource packs to support the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care
Essential Resources is ready to support your service in providing educational resources written and designed to uplift educator confidence, capability and understanding of their role, leading to higher quality outcomes for New South Wales children. Our experienced authors use evidence-based approaches to provide you with activities, ideas for learning environments, templates, and more to enhance your capabilities and inspire innovative practices.
Each resource pack focuses on a specific area of early childhood education and care, selected to support children’s learning and informed by service context, philosophy, the Early Years Learning Framework, Quality Improvement Plan, and the 7 Quality Area’s of the National Quality Standards.
For advice on a bespoke resource pack or to build a resource library for your service using Start Strong Funding, reach out to our team to discuss how we can tailor a selection of titles to align with and support your Start Strong Program.
Start Strong Program Funding
For more information on how to use your kindergarten funding, please refer to the 2026 Start Strong Program on the NSW Department of Education website or if you’d like to learn more about how we can support your service, please get in contact.