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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

As a director or owner of a child care centre, you are probably well aware of the competition in the industry. Many new centres have been popping up across Victoria and all over Australia to meet the demand as more parents continue to return to work and require child care services. Attracting more families is […]

As human beings we seek out growth and development from a young age. Learning is instinctive and a driving force for us to be the best we can be. Supporting your employees to upskill in child care careers can be an excellent way to motivate them and help them reach their full potential. There are […]

As an employer, the idea of upskilling employees can feel overwhelming or challenging. Finding the time and energy to make it happen might feel like hard work – but the benefits to your childcare centre, children, families and of course your educators make it worthwhile. Here are just a few of the amazing benefits of […]