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Friendships are a special part of life, and they also play a vital role in a child’s development. Working in early childhood education there is the opportunity to foster an environment where children can learn to form meaningful friendships. It is a great time for a refresher on how early childhood educators can support children […]

They say if you find a career you love, you’ll never feel like you’re at work. So how do you go about finding a role like that? A good place to start is to look at who you are as a person — the innate qualities you bring to the world.     Did you […]

Curiosity about the world grows with children as they grow and develop. Questions can be wide-ranging and include classics like “why is the sky blue?” and “where do babies come from?”. These big questions are vital to their learning and development and as early childhood educators, we often find ourselves fielding these inquiries. While tackling […]

You like spending time with children, you are always happy when you’re around them and you enjoy teaching new things — a career in early childhood education feels like it would be a perfect fit. But what else does it mean to be an early childhood educator? As well as having fun with children, a […]

It’s safe to say we would all prefer to work in a job that doesn’t feel like you’re working at all. Those jobs that make you think ‘I can’t believe I actually get paid to do this’. And while we can’t all be paid to take long walks on the beach or watch Netflix, we […]

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 […]

Demand for high quality educators for the early childhood sector continues to grow. A career in early childhood education is perfect for those wanting a meaningful, fun and promising career where they can make a difference in the world. The first five years of a child’s life are when the most crucial brain development takes […]

Soft skills are often regarded as integral for workplace success, with many early childhood education employers considering them just as important as hard skills. The combination of emotional intelligence, personal attributes like patience and responsibility, as well as communication and social skills, are examples of soft skills which can equip you to thrive in the […]

Careers in early childhood education can be rewarding, diverse and fun. The impact you have on young people can transform their lives and enrich yours, and the industry itself continues to grow and thrive too. And there are a few top qualities that can help you thrive as an early childhood educator. Government legislation such […]