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Managing unconscious bias in employment decisions in the early childhood sector

Quite apart from intentional prejudices, an individual’s decisions are also influenced by underlying or unconscious attitudes or stereotypes, known as “unconscious bias”. Unconscious bias likely plays a role in the early childhood sector, where a centre may unintentionally prefer female candidates in the recruitment process.  

2024-03-18 00:26:46

by Freya Lucas

NSW Regulatory Authority outlines findings from compliance data review

The NSW Department of Education, which serves as the regulatory authority in the state, has released compliance data gathered from compliance and monitoring visits, assessment and rating, and via service notifications, sharing its five key regulatory areas that early childhood education and care (ECEC) services should consider as they reflect on ways to enhance their practice throughout the year ahead.

2024-03-13 10:07:03

by Freya Lucas

Ministers meet to discuss reform to the VET sector

Federal, State and Territory Skills and Training Ministers met virtually last Friday to discuss ongoing reform of the vocational education and training (VET) sector through important changes designed to address the quality and industry relevance of training, the integrity of providers, and the strengthening of the sector.

2024-03-12 09:31:12

by Freya Lucas

New bans in SA now in effect about smoking and vaping near ECEC settings

Bans around smoking and vaping in a raft of places in South Australia are now in effect, with fines in place for those caught flouting the law.

2024-03-04 09:21:27

by Freya Lucas

Lack of sandpit supervision leads to $12,000 fine for WA approved provider

An early childhood education and care (ECEC) service in Western Australia has been fined $12,000, plus a further $1,500 in legal costs, for failing to adequately supervise children.

2024-02-28 08:56:46

by Freya Lucas

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