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Nature play at the heart of QCCS’ curriculum as screen time rises among young children
As digital engagement continues to grow among young children, one of Queensland’s most awarded early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers marked International Day of Play on 11 June by celebrating its longstanding commitment to nature-based learning.
2025-06-13 09:30:44
by Fiona Alston
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New research reinforces value of integrated literacy support for at-risk preschoolers
A landmark meta-analysis has confirmed that combining language and code-focused approaches in early literacy programs improves outcomes for children at risk of reading difficulties with important implications for curriculum planning and intervention in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings.
2025-06-11 09:30:24
by Fiona Alston
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New research finds 1 in 28 Australian children may have FASD
A new national study suggests that one in 28 Australian children may be living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, with major implications for early learning services, educator practice and support pathways.
2025-06-05 13:26:23
by Isabella Southwell
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Supporting children through community trauma with therapeutic storytelling
Early learning communities play a vital role in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing during times of community trauma or disruption.
2025-05-02 10:30:09
by Fiona Alston
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When is workplace chat ‘just gossip’ and when is it ‘sharing information’? It depends who’s doing it
When two junior employees bump into each other in the corridor and start chatting about their manager’s overbearing manner, it’s typically considered gossip. But what about when two managers have an off-record catch-up to discuss an under-performing employee?
2025-03-18 02:26:24
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Out of ratio for a minute? What the law really says about educator breaks and brief absences in ECEC
2025-06-10 11:00:24
by Isabella Southwell
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“Why can’t they just stay?”: Leading through winter illness when families push back
2025-06-09 12:05:32
by Isabella Southwell
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Clarifying the Workforce Retention Payment: facts, benefits and key deadlines
2025-06-12 11:46:55
by Fiona Alston
