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Raising the standard Tasmania: What the new program could mean for ECEC quality and oversight
The Tasmanian Government has launched Raising the Standard Tasmania, a new program intended to lift standards and strengthen oversight across early childhood education and care (ECEC). Announced on 13 January 2026, the program will provide targeted support to Tasmanian services through mentoring, workshops, eLearning and professional development, with delivery planned across the next two years and an outcomes report due in early 2028.
2026-01-21 07:00:52
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Student placements are not a staffing strategy: The missing piece from our workforce conversation
In our previous role as Directors of early childhood services we regularly welcomed university pre-service teachers. We did so deliberately. Placement students brought contemporary pedagogical thinking, current research, and fresh questions that challenged and enriched our educator teams. Their presence prompted us to articulate why we teach the way we do, not just how.
2026-01-20 08:00:17
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Tall Tree Early Learning White Gum Valley celebrates official opening with community leaders
The Atlantis Group proudly marked a significant milestone this week, welcoming Federal Member for Fremantle, Josh Wilson MP, to its newest early learning centre , Tall Tree Early Learning White Gum Valley ahead of the service’s official opening.
2026-01-20 07:30:35
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The Y WA purchases Karratha property to support early learning centre staff
To address critical workforce shortages caused by Karratha’s ongoing housing crisis, the Y WA has purchased a residential property in Karratha to support staff at its Tambrey Early Learning Centre (ELC).
2026-01-19 08:00:21
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The hidden workload: Why educators shouldn’t be responsible for cleaning
With illness rates rising and workforce pressures intensifying, the case for a national Childcare Cleaning Standard has never been clearer.
2026-01-19 07:45:10
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Student placements are not a staffing strategy: The missing piece from our workforce conversation
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Reforms risk failing as new data reveals $2.4b child-safety gap
2026-01-19 07:15:41
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The hidden workload: Why educators shouldn’t be responsible for cleaning
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