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Cultural differences are everywhere and in early childhood settings there will be families from a wide variety of cultures. Acknowledging and celebrating cultural diversity is important in early childhood education. It can inspire children to not only accept differences but to respect and celebrate them. Culture is a fundamental part of identity and shapes who […]

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 […]

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, […]

For the early childhood education sector, infection control has always been embedded to a high standard within services. With centres in Melbourne now reopening, it is important to continue maintaining the new infection control protocols to help keep educators, families and our communities safe.   Risk mitigation measures undertaken by early childhood services aim to control infection […]

Making the decision of which early childhood education centre to trust with their children’s education is a huge decision for many parents. For some, early childhood education centres may be the first time their child has been cared for by someone else. In many cases for parents, it’s not about which centre is most conveniently […]

Achieving an NQS Rating of ‘Exceeding’ is the goal for most childcare centres when undergoing their assessment under the National Quality Framework. Your NQS Rating helps your early learning centre to recognise that you are delivering a high standard of education and care. In addition, your NQS Rating can have an impact on your centre’s […]