A new research pilot is inviting early childhood teachers across New South Wales to help build a richer understanding of what quality teaching looks like within the realities of early education practice. Led by the Teachers in Early Education research team, the world-first pilot will explore how teacher quality is influenced by the environments, systems and conditions in which ECTs work.
Early childhood providers can track enquiries, tour bookings and enrolment outcomes. What happens during the tour itself, however, has traditionally been much harder to see.
Early Learning Victoria is recruiting an experienced early childhood teacher for a full-time position in Portland South, as it promotes career opportunities across its Victorian centres.
Positive communication in early childhood education is never just about the words educators use. It is also reflected in how they show children that they are safe, valued, heard and understood.
A new national toolkit is helping approved providers, service leaders and educators build their capability and confidence to create early childhood education and care environments where every child can participate, belong and thrive.
For years, conversations about educator wellbeing have often centred on what the individual educator can do differently. Practise mindfulness. Build resilience. Take breaks. Exercise. Eat well. Set boundaries. Find something that fills your cup. None of those things are inherently bad advice. In fact, many of them can be incredibly valuable.
The Australian Government has highlighted a package of financial and workforce support for Australia’s In Home Care program, recognising its critical role for families unable to access other forms of early childhood education and care.
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