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School readiness funding to enhance outcomes in kindergartens The transition to school from kindergarten is a huge milestone for children and one that kindergarten programs focus on preparing children for. To support kindergarten educators in equipping children for this transition to formal schooling, the Department of Education and Training Victoria has developed school readiness funding. […]

We are passionate believers in the importance of professional development in early childhood education. There are many ways you can incorporate professional development, and one great way is by attending industry events. The recent ECMS Beyond Tomorrow Conference highlighted exactly how effective and inspiring early childhood education conferences can be for any team of educators. Taking […]

Studying no longer means a huge disruption to your everyday life. In fact, starting an online child care courses means you can continue with your usual routine and simply incorporate study time whenever and wherever you can. While some online courses can mean you are given a user name and left to it, a Practical […]

Why online is a must Online training options have become increasingly popular over the past decade, as life seems to become more fast-paced and time harder to come by. If you’ve been comparing online childcare courses to traditional campus training, you might be wondering what the differences really are. We’ve compiled some of the common […]

How professional development can transform your childcare centre Childcare centre owners and directors are frequently looking for ways to grow their business. How can your centre stand out among the increasing number of centres popping up everywhere? How can you combat high staff turnover? What is the answer to motivating educators? It may sound surprising, […]

What can I claim. Student tax time tips The end of the financial year is fast approaching and if you’re currently a student you might be asking yourself ‘ What can I claim? ’. Depending on the purpose of your training, there are some tax deductions to consider that you might not have thought of. […]

Many of us want to study and get qualified for the workplace, but the thought of fitting in class schedules around existing commitments and life in general is just overwhelming. Thankfully we have a state-of-the-art online learning system that enables students to enjoy all the support of being an on-campus student along with the flexibility […]

The definition of upskilling is the process of teaching your current staff additional skills. Upskilling in child care is of the most worthwhile processes you can put in place when managing a child care centre.As a child care centre manager or owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your team is always on top […]

Three of the biggest challenges for child care centres (and how to overcome them) Every industry has its challenges and child care is no exception. Overcoming the child care sector’s biggest trouble spots can be stressful and frustrating for owners and directors of centres, but these challenges can be overcome. It surprises many to find […]