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From Regional Diploma Student to a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching: Alana Stockdale’s Journey
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,â...
Read MoreMore Than a Qualification: Why Quality Training Matters in Early Childhood Education
In early childhood education and care (ECEC), qualifications play a vital role. They support compliance, meet regulatory requirements, and open pathwa...
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Scholarship Available for Diploma of Early Childhood Education in Victoria
Learners currently studying the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care may be eligible for additional government support to help ease the finan...
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How to increase your centre’s occupancy rate
Increasing occupancy in early childhood education settings is a priority for many childcare service providers. While the sector has been booming, attracting families and growing your centre requires ongoing efforts. With a range of factors impacting occupancy rates, including the pandemic and increasing competition in the sector, it is important to utilise innovative ways to […]
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Putting the play, fun and adventure into ECEC
In Australia, play-based learning is at the centre of the way we approach early childhood education. This is underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard, each highlighting the importance of incorporating play and exploration into early childhood learning experiences. Play is one of the most critical ways a child learns and […]
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Strong partnerships with families in early childhood education
From effective recruitment to keeping educators feeling happy and inspired, working on your NQS Rating, effective marketing and more, there are many elements involved when it comes to building and maintaining a high-quality early childhood education service. A key area to consider is your partnerships with families. It’s essential to understand the importance of focusing […]
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Achieve National Quality Standard excellence despite COVID restrictions
From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, early childhood education services have been fast and meticulous in the way they responded. Immediately, early learning centres and educators took action making vital changes to the way they operate when faced with restrictions and lockdowns. Deemed by the Government as an essential service early in the pandemic, […]
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Equipping educators to support children in ever-changing environments
The COVID-19 virus and subsequent pandemic has resulted in a new and seemingly ever-changing way of life in a bid to protect people’s health and safety and prevent healthcare systems from being overrun. Since early 2020 this has meant facing varying levels of restrictions on the way we go about our day-to-day lives including work […]
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Make a smart career choice working in early childhood education
A lot goes into making the right choice that will hopefully lead to choosing a career that is a good fit. We all want to find that dream career that doesn’t feel like work at all, but when you’re exploring career options it can be difficult to know which is right for you. To make […]
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Lifting staff morale in your workplace
Life can be challenging at times, and perhaps for many the last 18 months have been particularly difficult. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to life and a general sense of uncertainty which has impacted productivity, mental wellbeing and even job satisfaction. While those who are employed feel grateful to be a part of […]
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Feeling SAD? It could be Seasonal Affective Disorder
It’s very common to have a favourite season in the year. Summer’s long, sunny days are very popular. Spring brings blossoming flowers, while autumn is full of incredible colours. Some people prefer winter weather to get cosy indoors and listen to the rain. On top of seasonal preferences, for some of us the seasons can […]
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Ideas for those in lockdown with young children
Life as we know it has changed for many due to the evolving pandemic. For many, new restrictions and lockdowns are in place and with them a host of challenges to navigate. While lockdowns are challenging for everyone, getting through lockdown while juggling parenting, work, study and/or remote leaning, can be extremely tough. Managing lockdown […]
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