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Leading with Curiosity: How distributed leadership is redefining the future of early childhood education
The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is facing a challenge one that goes beyond staffing shortages. It’s a crisis not of numbers, but of quality, continuity, and the long-term commitment of passionate educators who view early learning as more than just a job.
2025-07-03 07:42:07
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Supporting children after trauma: how to talk about distressing events
Children rely on the adults around them to feel safe and secure. When a frightening or distressing event disrupts this sense of safety, it can have a significant impact on a child's wellbeing. Whether the trauma is experienced directly through events such as a natural disaster, accident, or death or encountered through media exposure, the way adults respond is critical in supporting a child’s recovery.
2025-07-03 07:10:16
by Fiona Alston
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New Geccko course supports record keeping compliance in ECEC
A newly released short course on record keeping is now available via Geccko, the Australian Government’s dedicated online learning platform for early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals. The course is designed to help providers and educators meet their legal obligations under the Family Assistance Law (FAL).
2025-07-03 06:57:00
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New guidance supports child-safe assessments for ECEC students
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has released updated guidance for registered training organisations (RTOs) assessing early childhood education and care (ECEC) students in workplace settings, reinforcing a strong focus on child safety and professional responsibility.
2025-07-03 06:50:49
by Fiona Alston
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International Montessori operator Cosmic Education Group to launch flagship centre in Mount Waverley
Cosmic Education Group, one of Asia’s largest operators of Montessori schools, is set to make its Australian debut with a premium 150-place childcare centre in Mount Waverley, Victoria.
2025-07-03 06:38:51
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Government launches sweeping reforms to improve safety and transparency in early learning
2025-06-30 10:02:40
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WA approved provider fined $45,000 over bush excursion incident
2025-07-01 07:00:01
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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
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