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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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Learner experience: Studying a diploma of early childhood education online
When researching early childhood education courses to enrol in, it can sometimes be tricky to be certain that you are choosing the course provider that is right for you. You want a Registered Training Organisation that delivers the highest quality training for the sector along with things like aligned passion and values, course delivery modes […]
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What is a short course and is it worthwhile?
Short courses are, as the name suggests, quite short. That is, they don’t take long to complete. The qualifications they offer are not short on benefits though! Short courses are a great option when you are looking to upskill your career, are seeking out extra knowledge and skills or simply want to make the most […]
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Easter activities children will love
For some, Easter is a time to take part in religious services, for others it is a time to get together with family and friends and enjoy delicious food, and for many it’s all of these things! It’s certainly a time that children enjoy — and from chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies to extra time […]
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Advance your career in early childhood education
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 […]
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Practical Placement Coordinator to support your experience
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 […]
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Invest in traineeships and build your workforce
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 […]
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Q & A: Relational leadership expert Catharine Hydon
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 […]
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How to market your early learning centre
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 […]
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Our approach to human-centred education
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 […]
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