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While children can be resilient and adaptable, their mental health can be affected which can in turn affect other areas of their lives. The ongoing restrictions and prolonged lockdowns have been disruptive to children’s usual routines. Many have not been able to see grandparents, extended family or their friends. Usual hobbies and activities have been […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When it comes to providing care for children, Trisha is passionate about ensuring children get the care they need provided by the appropriate people. A big believer that you should be the change you want to see in the world, Trisha’s move into a career in early childhood education was spurred on by being a […]