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Early childhood education is full of things that happen in real time. Time management can be tricky in a service. Children need you right away, families arrive with questions, routines are adapting and changing, documentation needs attention or a colleague needs a helping hand. The day rarely unfolds in neat, predictable blocks. For many educators […]

What Is RPL in Early Childhood Education? If you’ve worked in early childhood education for a while, you may have heard about RPL. RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning. Some people also call it a skills assessment. It’s a way to use what you already know and have done at work to count toward […]

This R U OK? Day we’re exploring simple and practical mindfulness techniques for early childhood learners and educators who rarely get a quiet moment. Early childhood education rarely offers long, uninterrupted stretches. Between questions from children, a conversation with a family, changes in routines or a piece of documentation, your attention can often be redirected […]

For Alana Stockdale, early childhood education wasn’t always the plan. “I initially started off in aged care… then I fell pregnant with my son,” she explains. “Looking at child cares, talking to my sister, I was like, you know what? I actually really like the look of this.” Living out near Bendigo in regional Victoria, […]

In early childhood education and care (ECEC), qualifications play a vital role. They support compliance, meet regulatory requirements, and open pathways for career progression. But in a sector built on soft skills, relationship-building, responsiveness, and real-world impact, a qualification alone doesn’t tell the full story. In ECEC, it’s not just about what you know. It’s […]

Learners currently studying the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be eligible for additional government support to help ease the financial demands of completing their qualification. Recognising the commitment required to balance study, work and everyday life, the Victorian Government offers targeted scholarships for eligible learners who are already enrolled, aimed at strengthening […]

From next year, families will notice a small change at their early childhood education and care (ECEC) service: on a handful of days each year, centres may close at 5pm to allow educators to complete mandatory child safety training. While this may cause minor inconvenience for some families, the purpose is clear and important: strengthening […]

What Is a Skill Assessment in Child Care? Understand Its Role for Your Career If you’re exploring a career in early childhood education and care, or looking at options to advance your qualifications, you have probably come across the skill assessment. But what is a skill assessment, and why does it matter for your future […]