Early Childhood Education & Child Care News

Wednesday, October 20

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Policy/Practice

Children’s Week begins next week – how will you acknowledge it?

Children’s Week 2021 will be held between 23 October and 31 October 2021, with a theme based on UNCRC Article 15 - Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others.

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by Freya Lucas

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Workplace

Nuffield Foundation report says ECEC is dysfunctional and in need of a radical re-think

A new report by the Nuffield Foundation has described the UK’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) system as “dysfunctional” calling for a “radical re-think” of the inequalities within the system, particularly for those children who are classified as vulnerable or experiencing disadvantage.

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by Freya Lucas

Marketplace

ChildcareCRM shares best practice on tour conversion as lockdowns end and enquiries pick up

As both New South Wales and Victoria emerge from lockdown and parents turn their attention to 2022 early childhood education and care services across Australia are expecting an increase in enquiries and tours from prospective families.

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by Jason Roberts

Economics

HealthCo REIT confirms acquisition of 13 newly built metro ECEC centres for $108m

HealthCo REIT, the recently launched healthcare and wellness property investment vehicle spun out of HomeCo, has confirmed that it has acquired thirteen newly constructed metropolitan childcare centres in a deal valued at $108 million.

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by Jason Roberts

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Guardian reflects on National Safe Work Month theme: think safe, work safe, be safe

The team at Guardian Childcare and Education have recently shared their interpretation of the National Safe Work Month theme “think safe, work safe, be safe,” reflecting on what safety means for them.

6 hours

by Freya Lucas

Research

Quality

Australian first research paper reviewing the ACVIR published internationally

Key findings from ten years of research into the key findings of The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register (ACVIR) have been published internationally in the leading journal, ‘Nature’s Eye’, the official journal of The British College of Ophthalmologists.

6 hours

by Freya Lucas

COVID-19

Policy/Practice

Victorian ECEC rules clarified ahead of partial reopen day this Friday

The Victorian Government has recapped current restrictions relating to the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, ahead of two upcoming milestones in terms of unrestricted access to children returning to ECEC.

6 hours

by Freya Lucas

Economics

Burgess Rawson confirms November auction schedule with 12 ECEC sites feature

Burgess Rawson, the early childhood education and care focused real estate and business broker, has confirmed its next series of portfolio auctions will see twelve ECEC sites featuring.

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by Jason Roberts

Provider

Sustainability tips from OSHC coordinator Amy Quye

As the weather warms up around the country, and as children in New South Wales and Victoria return to outside school hours care (OSHC) services, Chisholm Primary School Catholic Out of School Hours Care (COSHC) Coordinator Amy Quye has shared her tips about empowering ways for children to make a positive difference to their environment.

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by Freya Lucas

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ACECQA highlights 21 actions in long awaited for ECEC Workforce Strategy release

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by Jason Roberts

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Children attending funded kinder programs supported with School Readiness Funding

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by Freya Lucas

COVID-19

Allow the big emotions - advice from UOW expert as lockdowns ease and children return

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by Freya Lucas

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Ento’s VaxTrack feature catches on with providers adopting software amidst vaccination push

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by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

Unpacking an alternative to insurance in an ECEC context – a community driven approach

2 weeks

by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

Storypark “Child Mode”, a multi-dimensional means to support stronger practice

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by Jason Roberts

Marketplace

Woolworths at Work enables Big Childcare to have more time to care and more time to grow

3 weeks

by Freya Lucas

Marketplace

OWNA emphasises enrolment support features as essential to seamless family onboarding

2 days ago

by Jason Roberts

Provider

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New ECEC loyalty program could be the secret ingredient to retaining enrolled families

1 week ago

by Freya Lucas

Marketplace

MTA has shared their top craft selections, because right now, we need a little Christmas

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by Freya Lucas

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OWNA’s approach to software resonates with services seeking to empower educators

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by Jason Roberts

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Policy/Practice

Could a rethink about overseas student policy be a solution for ECEC workforce shortages?

Educator shortages are being felt with greater bite across the early childhood sector for a number of reasons but could a rethink about overseas student intake policy, particularly around CRICOS registered RTO's could provide a new, and much needed source of educators to help plug the gap.

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by Sam Rosenberg at al

Policy/Practice

Active Citizens with Extraordinary Ideas

For those of us who work in early childhood we often may find ourselves in a position of power, whether in a leadership position or when working directly with children. When we consider relationships and the potential power that exists between people, it is usually about control, to have a choice and an ability to make decisions about the environment and those around us.

1 month

by Freya Lucas

Policy/Practice

The power of presence; a reflection on digital documentation in ECEC

When your camera captures the moment, does your brain record the same memory?

1 month

by Freya Lucas

Quality

Concerns raised at recently announced changes to ECEC Qualifications by ASQA

On the 21st of July 2021 the new Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) and the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) were released by ASQA after an extensive consultation process. These new courses are not equivalent to the current courses being offered and undertaken by students.

3 months

by Freya Lucas

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