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When heat shapes learning before school: What a major cross-national study means for ECEC practice
Heat management in early childhood services is usually framed as a health and safety issue, sun protection, hydration, rest, and reducing the risk of heat illness. New research suggests it may also be a learning and development issue, with unusually high temperatures linked to lower rates of being “developmentally on track” for some foundational skills in the preschool years.
2026-01-15 08:30:08
by Fiona Alston
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Shaping policy through lived experience: ARACY calls for sector input on young people’s wellbeing
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has launched a sector-wide Expression of Interest (EOI) call to support the second series of its Young and Wise Roundtables, designed to elevate the voices and lived experiences of priority youth cohorts across Australia.
2026-01-14 06:58:24
by Fiona Alston
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Intentional science play: a three‑stage pathway to foster children’s scientific literacy in the early years
If we are truly committed to developing children’s scientific literacy, we must reconsider where science begins for the young, at the block corner, the water tray, and with the magnifying glass in hand.
2025-12-10 07:45:26
by Fiona Alston
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NSW Police legacy child safety handbook: A vital resource for educators and families
The 2025 edition of the NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook is available, offering current guidance on safety and wellbeing for children across homes, services and communities.
2025-12-08 07:30:56
by Fiona Alston
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Boosting self-esteem may reduce materialism in preschoolers, new study suggests
A newly published study has found that building self-esteem in preschool-aged children may help reduce early signs of materialism, particularly in children who are already developing perspective-taking and empathy skills.
2025-12-03 07:30:02
by Fiona Alston
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One in six Aussie children at risk of missing the basics for school: Through the Officeworks Back to School Appeal you can help change that
2026-01-13 08:30:29
by Fiona Alston
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Edge Early Learning becomes first QLD provider to embed Life Ed wellbeing and safety program across all centres
2026-01-12 07:30:23
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Supporting families through separation anxiety: Guidance for educators
2026-01-14 07:14:49
by Fiona Alston
