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QFCC releases online resource that reports on wellbeing of Queensland’s children
The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) has launched the Data Explorer, a rich online resource that reports on the wellbeing of Queensland’s 1.6 million children, their families and communities.
2023-12-04 09:19:50
by Freya Lucas
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Children’s interests can be a gamechanger when it comes to motivating learning
A new paper from the University of South Australia (Uni SA) has explored how a group of early childhood teachers (ECTs) successfully connected with children who were not engaging in learning, finding that tuning in to children’s interests can be a gamechanger when it comes to motivating learning.
2023-11-13 07:54:07
by Freya Lucas
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What are the key knowledge, skills and dispositions of exemplary educators?
An international team of renowned early childhood education and care (ECEC) researchers has, for the first time, provided a clear, rigorous and comprehensive line of sight into what the key constituents of high-quality education and care looks like from an educator and organisational perspective.
2023-08-07 09:24:00
by Jason Roberts
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High-quality care for under fives results in stronger STEM success
Children who have access to high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) in the years before school do better in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) when they reach high school, new research has shown.
2023-06-22 07:27:28
by Freya Lucas
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Physical activity can boost cognitive growth in preschoolers, Finnish study finds
New research from the University of Helsinki has investigated whether physical activity and motor skills practice can support the development of cognitive and early academic skills in children of preschool age.
2023-06-12 11:09:41
by Freya Lucas
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When it comes to healthy habits, home is where it starts, researchers show
2024-03-19 07:18:04
by Freya Lucas
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Z Staffing survey reveals interesting insights about ECEC staffing
2024-03-21 07:18:23
by Freya Lucas
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World’s largest childhood trauma study reveals vital brain information
2024-03-11 00:45:31
by Freya Lucas