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Curious about the Diploma in Early Childhood Education? Let’s see where it can take you! With new funding initiatives and plenty of opportunity in the early childhood education and care sector, now is the time to progress your career. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is one way to level up and unlock […]

The results are in from the latest survey from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) survey, and Practical Outcomes is on track, continuing to deliver training satisfaction and employment outcomes for learners. Informing and influencing the vocational education and training (VET) space in Australia drives NCVER’s research, and each year learners who have […]

The early childhood education sector offers a promising career for those seeking work that is fulfilling and makes a genuine difference each day. When entering this sector it’s worth assessing your short and long term goals. From here, you can get to exploring your career progression opportunities — after all, where you start out may […]

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 the recent budget, the federal government plans to negotiate a new funding agreement to the tune of $1.6 billion to “support continued universal access to at least 15 hours of preschool each week (600 hours per year) for children in the year before they start school”. The new national agreement – to be negotiated […]

Infection control protocols in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) workplaces are imperative in protect the health and wellbeing of educators, children and families. For these centres to thrive, they need to create an environment that makes everyone who attends the service feel safe and confident. This is especially important in light of COVID-19, […]

For a thriving career, it’s essential that your skills and knowledge are up to date. Along with practical experience, connections and a commitment to what you do, upskilling can help you take your career to the next level. Knowing when it’s it the right time to explore your upskill options isn’t always clear, and it […]

To ensure your service is providing the highest level of care and education to children, it is important to support your early childhood educators in staying skilled and motivated within their careers. Often it comes down to showing your staff their worth and helping them to recognise what they’re capable of in the workplace. Investing […]