Economics
Providers
Long day care for $70 a day is “the answer to a prayer” for Sydney parents
The advent of “running costs only” long day care (LDC) services in Sydney, provided by the newly established Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is “the answer to a prayer” for families accessing the services, The Catholic Weekly has reported.
2 hours ago
by Freya Lucas
Policy
Dan Tehan fields comprehensive feedback session at ACA Victoria Conference
In a scheduled appearance at the Australian Childcare Alliance Victoria’s Annual Conference Federal Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, spent 30 minutes engaging with and listening to feedback from approximately 200 delegates on a range of early childhood education and care (ECEC) subjects important to the sector.
16 minutes ago
by Jason Roberts
Providers
G8 aiming to bridge the million word gap with reading focus during Book Week
In acknowledgement of Children’s Book Week, which commenced 17 August, G8 Education wants to reinforce the message that literacy learning begins with children having access to books, discovering words through play and most important of all being read to and with.
2 hours ago
by Freya Lucas
LATEST STORIES
Workforce
McManus critical of lack of action on gender pay gap for ECEC – women deserve better
Recently released data from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has prompted calls from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) to address the “structural issues” which undervalue labour in feminised industries and sectors such as early childhood education and care (ECEC).
by Freya Lucas
Research
To help children pay attention and be emotionally stable, get them into music, QUT says
Tapping along to a beat, marching and purposeful wiggling can all help young children to develop their self-regulation skills and,in turn, improve school readiness, newly-published Queensland University of Technology (QUT) early childhood research has found.
by Freya Lucas
Providers
Federal drought funding sees new ECEC centre and community hub open in rural SA
The Karoonda Early Childhood Centre and Community Hub, located in rural South Australia, was officially opened last week by Member for Barker Tony Pasin.
by Freya Lucas
Providers
Chris Scott appointed MD of Evolve Education amidst leadership reorganisation
Chris Scott, founder and former Managing Director of G8 Education, has been appointed Managing Director of Evolve Education Group effective 26 August 2019.
by Jason Roberts
Policy
Indigenous Literacy Day is coming – how will your service support?
Three weeks from now, on Wednesday 4 September, Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD) will be celebrated, with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) marking the occasion with an English language launch of Nha Nhunu Nhanjal? at the Sydney Opera House.
by Freya Lucas
Popular
Media Hub
Policy
In conversation with: Craig Pomranz, Made by Raffi author, speaking on identity
So many times, powerful moments of reflection for adults are inspired by the experiences, positive or negative, of the children who they love and care for. This was recently the case for author, Craig Pomranz, who was inspired by the experience of his godson, Rafael, to begin exploring questions of difference and identity.
by Freya Lucas
Policy
Workforce
One answer to a lack of nature play for older children – Wild Imagination
Like many of our readers, Brooke Davis believes in the wonderful opportunities availed to children of all ages through time spent in nature, exploring, experimenting and engaging in the type of play that is less about rules and structure, and more about developing a sense of self and a chance to answer a favourite question of childhood…I wonder what would happen if…?
by Freya Lucas
Innovation
Workforce
In conversation with: Laura Stone, ABC Early Childhood Producer
We connected recently with one of our newer e-news subscribers, Ms Laura Stone, who is an Early Childhood Producer with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), to learn more about her role, what drew her to producing early childhood content, and how a typical day unfolds.
by Freya Lucas
Economics
Innovation
Leadership
Where words fail, music speaks – the Hey Dee Ho journey
Jenny Wilkinson is an established presence in the world of early childhood education and care (ECEC), having purchased the Hey Dee Ho organisation in 1996 when the business came up for sale. From there, Jenny and her team of franchisees have worked with a core support team from head office to bring the world of music, drama, yoga and fitness to ECEC services around the country.
by Freya Lucas
Opinions
Leadership
Workforce
Choosing between two high quality candidates – a recruitment dilemma
In some parts of the country, early childhood education and care (ECEC) recruitment is highly competitive, with far more positions than applicants. In other areas, or for certain roles, employers may have the luxury of choice, finding themselves in the enviable position of having two equally qualified, equally suitable applicants for a role. As an employer, what are some of the best ways to ensure the best applicant is chosen to move forward?
12 days ago
by Freya Lucas
Leadership
How to Turn Your Employees into Leaders
You can have a lot of good employees, but they can’t turn into great leaders on their own. If there’s a talent it needs to be nurtured, which requires a deliberate effort from those at the top. Of course, your employees need to show willingness and ambition, but they can’t reach leadership without guidance and direction. Employee development is the responsibility of the employer as much as it is of the employees, so we’re about to show you how to groom yours for future leadership roles.
17 days ago
by Bethany Seton
Quality
Practising essential risky play safely in ECEC settings to boost children’s wellbeing
If I were to ask you what memorable outdoor play you experienced as a child, what recollections would you have?
17 days ago
by Nicola Russell
