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A brighter future for foster care
A new national poll released to mark Foster Care Week (14 – 20 September), gives hope for the future when it identified that Gen Z and Millennials are 25 per cent more likely than Baby Boomers to consider becoming foster carers.
2025-09-16 08:00:12
by Fiona Alston
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Evaluating the impact of the Early Learning Teaching Pilot
A recent evaluation of the Early Learning Teaching Pilot (ELTP), conducted by the University of Melbourne in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Education, has confirmed the program’s effectiveness in improving teaching practices and strengthening children’s foundational literacy and numeracy skills in the year before school.
2025-09-10 07:15:18
by Fiona Alston
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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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Little Scholars to unveil groundbreaking VR program at first-ever science fair
Little Scholars School of Early Learning is sparking curiosity and igniting young imaginations with the launch of its inaugural Science Fair on Wednesday 6 August, set to take place at the Ormeau Community Centre from 10am to 2pm.
2025-08-06 09:00:06
by Fiona Alston
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New mentoring initiative launched to support male educators in early childhood
A new grassroots mentoring initiative called Anchor is seeking to support male identifying early childhood educators who are facing professional challenges, isolation, or discrimination, by connecting them with experienced male mentors from across the sector.
2025-07-25 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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Supervision and team culture: Safeguarding trust through shared responsibility
2025-09-09 07:26:32
by Fiona Alston
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KU’s Megan Dodds named finalist in 2025 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards
2025-09-15 10:22:14
by Fiona Alston
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Largest gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s leaders set to drive national reform
2025-09-15 10:11:45
by Fiona Alston
