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When I start school, who will help me?
A lunchbox that will not open, a friend who is away or not knowing where to go can be a matter of concern to a child. Their questions can highlight the areas we should help them prepare for. Where will I put my bag? What if I can’t open my lunch? Who will I play with if my friend isn’t there?
Read the child, not just the plan: lessons from the classroom and the football oval
I spent a decade teaching in classrooms. Now I work at a football club. Along the way, I've realised the oval and the kindergarten have more in common than I expected.
Private or not-for-profit: why are we taking sides in early learning?
Different ownership models have different implications and responsibilities. They also have a common purpose that should motivate the sector to work together.
Who helps educators make sense of children’s learning?
A lunchbox that will not open, a friend who is away or not knowing where to go can be a matter of concern to a child. Their questions can highlight the areas we should help them prepare for. Where will I put my bag? What if I can’t open my lunch? Who will I play with if my friend isn’t there?
Early childhood training gets five-year deal in $560M TAFE deal
Early childhood education has been named among the fields supported by a $560M Free TAFE agreement between the Australian and NSW governments to fund vocational training for five years from 2027. The deal gives a longer planning horizon but the number of early childhood training places has not been announced.
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