The ANAO could assess the Department of Education’s design and delivery of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) assessment.

The assessment will explore the use of CCTV in up to 300 services being administered by the Nous Group, in consultation with the department, states and territories, subject matter experts, and early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, educators, and families. The assessment is expected to be completed by the end of July 2026. The assessment does not seek to determine whether the number of child safety incidents go down, but rather to assess the effects CCTV may have on the perception of safety; how CCTV data can be best managed and leveraged; and the practical and technical considerations associated with CCTV use.