The department is now collecting attendance data from sessional kindergarten services. Term 2 attendance data is essential for national reporting under the Preschool Reform Agreement.
Most of the sector is now successfully reporting attendance data. Remaining sessional services need to start digital reporting to the department by the end of Term 2.
Collecting attendance data will provide insights into how we can better support kindergarten attendance. This will help ensure all Victorian children can receive the full benefits of a quality early childhood education.
Reporting options for sessional services in 2026
How your service currently records attendance data determines how you will report attendance.
Services using third-party Kindergarten Management Software (KMS) integrated with Arrival
If your service uses one of the following third-party KMS providers - Kidsoft, EnrolNow, Xplor, Qikkids, Xap or OWNA - your attendance data will be sent directly to the department.
Services should follow their KMS provider’s instructions and ensure data is submitted weekly.
Services using third-party KMS not integrated with Arrival
The department is continuing to work with some third-party KMS providers to integrate them with Arrival. The department intends to integrate further providers, however the department expects that it will not be possible to integrate all third-party KMS providers. Advice has been provided to relevant sessional providers regarding the requirements for Term 2, 2026 data collection.
Services using Arrival sign-in/sign-out (SISO)
Services using Arrival SISO need to review and confirm attendance data in Arrival to ensure it is accurate. Services should do this on a weekly basis.
Services using paper-based methods or desktop tools
Options for these services include:
- adopt the Arrival SISO function (see below for links to further information)
- engage a third-party KMS provider that is integrated with Arrival (visit the Arrival website for a list of integrated providers)
- use the Arrival bulk upload attendance function. Further advice on this reporting option will be provided by the department through an email to relevant providers in the second half of June.
Long day care services that offer sessional programs
Long day care (LDC) services already reporting attendance through the Child Care Subsidy System (CCSS) are not required to report attendance through Arrival.
The department will work with LDC service providers that also offer sessional programs to find the best way to collect attendance data for children in sessional programs that are not recorded in the CCSS.
Arrival guidance and support
For information and resources to help with the Arrival SISO transition, visit Arrival: Information for sessional services.
For technical support, please contact the Arrival Helpdesk:
- phone: 1800 614 810 Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
- email: arrival.helpdesk@education.vic.gov.au
Find out more
For all other queries please contact your local Early Childhood Improvement Branch.
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