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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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Sagewood Early Learning: Embedding protective education
With the implementation of Child Safe Standards across early learning services, embedding protective education is more than a compliance requirement, it’s a powerful way to create cultures where children feel safe, valued, and empowered. Sagewood Early Learning is demonstrating how this can be achieved through its partnership with Safe4Kids, setting a positive example for the sector
2025-08-07 06:53:10
by Fiona Alston
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The screen time struggle
Recently, the Australian Government has taken strong steps toward restricting social media access for children under 16. Whatever your stance on the policy, it invites us all to pause and reflect on the role screens play in our daily lives, the habits we model for our children, and the long-term impact of growing up in an always-connected world.
2025-08-06 10:19:42
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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Talking to babies: New research highlights the power of two-way communication
New research from Western Sydney University is challenging assumptions about how early communication begins, revealing that even babies as young as four months actively participate in back-and-forth interactions with caregivers.
2025-08-05 10:41:33
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
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