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QLD Premier’s reading challenge invites early childhood participation in final weeks
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are encouraged to join the final weeks of the 2025 Premier’s Reading Challenge, a State-wide initiative designed to foster a love of reading and strengthen literacy skills from the earliest years.
2025-08-13 09:00:53
by Fiona Alston
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Sparking curiosity early: Simple experiments making science accessible for young learners
As National Science Week unfolds, educators across Australia are highlighting the power of hands-on experiences to spark a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
2025-08-13 08:47:09
by Fiona Alston
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Serious fun, big impact: Affinity Education raises thousands for charities during National Pyjama Week
Serious fun, big impact: Affinity Education raises thousands for charities during National Pyjama Week
2025-08-12 10:14:54
by Fiona Alston
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ACECQA progresses Inclusive Capability Project with first consultative workshop
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) has commenced its Inclusive Capability Project, hosting the first consultative workshop in June to inform the development of a new Inclusive Practice Framework for early childhood education and care (ECEC).
2025-08-12 09:15:16
by Fiona Alston
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The superpower of playful learning
Play is sometimes framed as less important than more formal approaches to learning. It's an idea that sits alongside the unhelpful notion that real learning begins once children transition to school. Research on brain development and how young children learn emphasises that play is a highly effective method of learning in the first five years. Play is a superpower. It affords a transformative influence on children’s learning, development and wellbeing in their formative years.
2025-08-12 08:00:40
by Fiona Alston
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