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If you love working in early childhood education, but you’re feeling a little unmotivated lately, or you’re finding yourself craving something new, it could be time to look into advancing your career. We all need new challenges from time to time to feel inspired, and upskilling your qualifications and progressing in your career is a […]

It’s no secret that practical experience is vital to gain and develop skills that will boost your capabilities in an early childhood education career. Practical placement is built in to our early childhood education courses because we know the importance of it for our learners. Getting hands-on and applying the knowledge you are learning through […]

An Australian Apprenticeship is a great recruitment option to help build your workforce. Whether you’re introducing new staff or looking to train and retain top talent, an apprenticeship is a great tool for businesses.  To help you, the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements’ (BAC) wage subsidy program has been extended for 12 months. The program enables eligible Victorian employers to receive […]

What does it mean to be an effective leader? A lot of leadership success and failure depends on how well we manage our relationships and the ethical choices we make. There are so many opportunities to learn during a crisis. This was particularly prevalent during the pandemic, where early childhood practitioners were faced with a […]

Finding the right early learning centre for their children is of the utmost importance to parents. While once upon a time it was common to send children to the nearest early childhood education provider to home, today’s parents are looking for more. While proximity to work or home is still a consideration, parents want to […]

When it comes to gaining qualifications, the focus should be on the learner first and foremost. This is the key message carried within human-centred education — an approach to learning that puts the individual at the centre of their own learning experience. At Practical Outcomes, we believe that human-centred education is a better way forward […]

Feeling nervous about practical placement? Like any new experience, starting your work placement could feel a little overwhelming. But don’t worry — with the right preparation for your practical placement, you can feel confident and ready to get started. Practical, hands-on learning experiences are an essential part of your early childhood education course. We incorporate […]

While working in early childhood education can involve lots of fun caring for and engaging with children, the reality of life as an educator goes far beyond playing in the sandpit. As an early childhood educator, you provide essential caregiving and play-based learning experiences for children during a critical time of development. The first five […]

Practical training is vital for many jobs that require hands-on skills, and early childhood education is one of them. While learning through theory is an essential for any course, practical placement is a requirement of early childhood education qualifications and plays a significant role in getting you the highest possible quality of training. Putting your […]