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National reforms spark targeted child safety response in the NT’s early learning sector
The Northern Territory has launched a dedicated child safety education and training strategy for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, aligning with national reforms and placing a clear focus on supporting staff to build and maintain child-safe environments.
2025-12-04 07:15:50
by Fiona Alston
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Sector responds to new child safety training closures: Clarity welcomed, challenges raised
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers have welcomed national reforms aimed at strengthening child safety through mandated staff training, but concerns remain about implementation and communication ahead of 2026.
2025-12-04 07:00:39
by Fiona Alston
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What did you do well? How do you know?
The term knowledge-rich curriculum is being increasingly used in discussions about curriculum reform. That’s particularly true in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.
2025-12-03 08:15:23
by Fiona Alston
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Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten – Zoo Do 2025 staff celebration
In a year where the early education sector has faced intense public discussion, scrutiny, and pressure, Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten wanted to pause and recognise the people at the centre of it all: the educators, leaders, and teams who show up every day for children and families. Zoo Do 2025 was created with that purpose in mind, a day grounded in appreciation, connection, and community.
2025-12-02 10:08:34
by Fiona Alston
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Bush kindy builds strength, confidence and connection at Clearview Early Learning
At Clearview Early Learning and Kindergarten in Nerang, Queensland, nature is more than a backdrop, it’s a teacher. Through an evolving Bush Kindy philosophy, the service is embedding physical development, emotional growth and a sense of calm into the daily rhythm of early learning.
2025-12-02 07:40:49
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms
2025-12-01 07:10:09
by Fiona Alston
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Professional bravery in ECEC: How reading the nervous system prevents behaviour escalation
2025-12-02 07:30:47
by Fiona Alston
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Bush kindy builds strength, confidence and connection at Clearview Early Learning
2025-12-02 07:40:49
by Fiona Alston
