Only About Children introduces Head Of Quality And Curriculum, Val Tillett

Freya Lucas

Feb 23, 2021

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Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider, Only About Children, has announced the appointment of Val Tillett to the position of Head of Quality and Curriculum.

Ms Tillet will be responsible for leading Only About Children’s “inspired early learning pedagogy strategy” which is offered across its 75 campuses, and joins the provider with diverse practitioner experience and a strong research background.

During her extensive career, she has undertaken and presented her own early childhood research both nationally and internationally, including having the opportunity to work on research projects alongside leading academics including the authors of the Early Years Learning Framework.

When asked for what drew her to the role and the organisation, Ms Tillet said Only About Children appealed because it is an organisation which is “truly committed to the delivery of quality early learning and developing contemporary innovative solutions to support children and families.”

Only About Children has been operating in the sector for more than 15 years, and has services in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

For more information, please visit the Only About Children website, here.

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