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Storypark research reveals three key concerns about AI use in ECEC
Early childhood leaders and educators' key concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sector came through loud and clear in recent research conducted with Storypark customers. We explore how a considered approach to AI development can address these challenges while supporting professional expertise.
2025-10-14 08:00:12
by Fiona Alston
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Global partnership strengthens supports for children with learning differences
A partnership between the US-based Child Mind Institute and the Oak Foundation has resulted in a suite of open-access resources aimed at improving support for children with learning disorders. While designed for a broad audience, the resource suite offers insights of direct relevance to early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals in Australia.
2025-10-14 07:30:59
by Fiona Alston
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Strengthening Australia’s early childhood workforce: The qualification review
Australia’s early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector stands at an important juncture. A newly launched project by HumanAbility seeks to reimagine foundational vocational qualifications in the sector, with the goals of better aligning training with evolving workforce needs, supporting meaningful career pathways, and ensuring that educators are equipped with the skills the modern sector demands.
2025-10-14 07:15:57
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
Creating environments where children feel safe, valued and heard is essential to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC). A guide from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, “The Empowerment and Participation” offers practical tools and frameworks to help services embed child-safe principles that strengthen children’s agency and voice.
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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More specialist schools to expand after hours care
The Allan Labor Government is providing more support to students with disabilities and their families, expanding the outside school hours’ care (OSHC) services at Victoria’s specialist schools.
2025-10-13 08:30:57
by Fiona Alston
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Government announces new Workforce Reference Group to address ECEC staffing challenges
2025-10-03 08:59:22
by Fiona Alston
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National child safety training in development: Sector feedback now open
2025-10-07 09:13:06
by Fiona Alston
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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston
