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Attuned and responsive practice: How the ECMS Birth to Three project is shaping futures
Since May 2023, ECMS has been engaged in a bold, ongoing project to reimagine our approach to learning and development for children aged from birth to three. It’s a space that is under recognised and under-resourced in the broader policy landscape. But evidence tells us that learning starts from day one, and that the quality of interactions in these first three years has lifelong impact.
2025-08-29 06:45:45
by Fiona Alston
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Educational Leaders strengthen child safety practice in South Australia
Eden Academy’s South Australian Educational Leaders recently came together for a workshop centred on a topic at the heart of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector: child safety.
2025-08-28 07:30:19
by Fiona Alston
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A golden milestone for Fairfield City Family Day Care
Fairfield City Family Day Care is celebrating 50 years of service in 2025 marking half a century of home-based education and care that has shaped the lives of children, families, and educators across western Sydney.
2025-08-28 07:05:03
by Fiona Alston
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NQF Snapshot: 91% of services rated Meeting NQS or above for fourth consecutive quarter
The latest National Quality Framework (NQF) Snapshot shows that 91 per cent of children’s education and care services are rated Meeting National Quality Standard (NQS) or above marking the fourth quarter in a row the sector has maintained this result.
2025-08-26 08:30:16
by Fiona Alston
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Queensland Government leads national child safety reform in early childhood sector
The Queensland Government has reaffirmed its national leadership in child safety reform, announcing a suite of new measures to strengthen protections for children in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-08-26 08:00:26
by Fiona Alston
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Department expands compliance action register: 13 more services added
2025-08-22 09:48:50
by Fiona Alston
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$189m reform package to strengthen safety and trust in early learning
2025-08-25 07:30:31
by Fiona Alston
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Resilient children, connected brains: Professional learning that makes a difference
2025-08-26 09:00:01
by Fiona Alston
