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Celebrating diversity and belonging: Montessori Minds’ culture wall inspires connection
A striking display at Montessori Minds is transforming the way families, educators and children experience cultural identity, belonging and connection.
2025-08-08 09:50:29
by Fiona Alston
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A new learning journey for Early Years policy: Listening, learning and leading with impact
A new learning program is inviting how Early Years policy is shaped and delivered. It’s about putting lived experience, peer learning and adaptive leadership at the centre and creating the space for real reform.
2025-08-08 09:15:29
by Fiona Alston
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Building confidence for sensitive child safety conversations
Child safety remains a paramount concern within early education and care. ACECQA affirms its role in supporting educators and families through clear, evidence‑based guidance designed to foster open dialogue and prevent harm.
2025-08-08 09:00:19
by Fiona Alston
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ACECQA resources:Nourishing nutrition in early childhood education and care
Nutrition is a key component of quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC) under the National Quality Framework (NQF). With many children consuming the majority of their daily food intake while attending services, ensuring food and beverages are nutritious, safe, and suited to individual needs is both a regulatory requirement and a best-practice approach to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
2025-08-08 08:00:50
by Fiona Alston
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Princess of Wales releases animated film series to highlight importance of early childhood
A new animated series from the UK’s Centre for Early Childhood is drawing global attention to the foundational role of nurturing relationships in the earliest years of life, with the Princess of Wales leading the initiative.
2025-08-07 11:34:45
by Fiona Alston
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Princess of Wales releases animated film series to highlight importance of early childhood
2025-08-07 11:34:45
by Fiona Alston
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Talking to babies: New research highlights the power of two-way communication
2025-08-05 10:41:33
by Fiona Alston
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From storytime to strong foundations: How picture books support social and emotional learning in the early years
2025-08-05 09:00:34
by Fiona Alston
