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New Guardian Childcare’s To BE Me program connects families, educators and children through personalised learning
To BE Me, designed to make children's learning journeys more visible, meaningful and inspiring for families, educators and allied health partners across its 190 centres nationwide.
2025-10-17 08:00:31
by Fiona Alston
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Supporting disclosure: SNAICC resource strengthens responses to child safety concerns
SNAICC – National Voice for our Children, resource designed to support early childhood educators and professionals in responding to disclosures of abuse or harm.
2025-10-13 07:15:02
by Fiona Alston
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Deakin University embeds trauma-informed practice in teacher education
In an Australian first, Deakin University will integrate trauma-informed practice across all its early childhood, primary and secondary initial teacher education (ITE) courses from 2026.
2025-10-09 09:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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True allyship: Building culturally safe spaces for First Nations educators and families
Creating genuine allyship in early childhood education and care (ECEC) means moving beyond symbolic gestures to meaningful action that supports cultural safety, respect and belonging for First Nations educators, families and children.
2025-10-09 08:15:58
by Fiona Alston
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Inclusion in early childhood education: A shared responsibility
Inclusion is not an add‑on, it is central to quality education and care. Yet delivering truly inclusive early childhood environments requires more than good intentions. It demands intentional policies, professional capacity, collaboration and shared accountability across educators, leadership, families and systems.
2025-10-08 07:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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USA study highlights the power of playful learning in early childhood classrooms
2025-10-10 08:00:45
by Fiona Alston
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Embedding empowerment and participation in early childhood education
2025-10-14 07:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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Supporting disclosure: SNAICC resource strengthens responses to child safety concerns
2025-10-13 07:15:02
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