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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

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Professional bravery in ECEC: How reading the nervous system prevents behaviour escalation

Across early childhood settings, educators are reporting a rise in big emotions, sensory-based distress, and behaviour that seems to escalate faster than it once did. The increase is not due to a lack of skill within the workforce. It reflects the growing complexity of children’s developmental and sensory needs, combined with the heightened expectations placed on educators. In these moments, one skill consistently protects safety, reduces escalation, and strengthens relationships. Professional bravery.

2025-12-02 07:30:47

by Fiona Alston

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Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW

Affinity Education Group Pty Limited has been hit with significant new regulatory conditions in New South Wales (NSW), including a cap on service expansion, enhanced educator-to-child ratio requirements, and mandatory child safety reforms, following a series of compliance concerns.

2025-12-01 07:30:29

by Fiona Alston

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ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms

New national reforms will see early childhood education and care (ECEC) services close from 5pm on selected days each year to complete mandatory safety training aimed at strengthening child protection practices across the sector.

2025-12-01 07:10:09

by Fiona Alston

In The Field LATEST STORIES

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten – Zoo Do 2025 staff celebration

Bush kindy builds strength, confidence and connection at Clearview Early Learning

Professional bravery in ECEC: How reading the nervous system prevents behaviour escalation

Growth restrictions and enhanced oversight imposed on Affinity Education Group in NSW

ECEC services to close early for mandatory child safety training under national reforms

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