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Storypark research reveals three key concerns about AI use in ECEC
Early childhood leaders and educators' key concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sector came through loud and clear in recent research conducted with Storypark customers. We explore how a considered approach to AI development can address these challenges while supporting professional expertise.
2025-10-14 08:00:12
by Fiona Alston
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Global partnership strengthens supports for children with learning differences
A partnership between the US-based Child Mind Institute and the Oak Foundation has resulted in a suite of open-access resources aimed at improving support for children with learning disorders. While designed for a broad audience, the resource suite offers insights of direct relevance to early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in Australia.
2025-10-14 07:30:59
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
Creating environments where children feel safe, valued and heard is essential to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). A guide from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, “The Empowerment and Participation” offers practical tools and frameworks to help services embed child-safe principles that strengthen children’s agency and voice.
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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More specialist schools to expand after hours care
The Allan Labor Government is providing more support to students with disabilities and their families, expanding the outside school hours’ care (OSHC) services at Victoria’s specialist schools.
2025-10-13 08:30:57
by Fiona Alston
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Treaty milestone in Victoria: What It means for ECEC services and communities
The finalisation of Treaty negotiations in Victoria marks a historic and transformative moment, not only for First Peoples but also for the broader community, including those working in early childhood education and care (ECEC).
2025-10-13 08:15:50
by Fiona Alston
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United Kingdom Ofsted’s new inspection framework: Lessons for Australia’s NQF
2025-10-13 07:30:40
by Fiona Alston
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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening Australia’s early childhood workforce: The qualification review
2025-10-14 07:15:57
by Fiona Alston
