The focus on EC environments is nothing new, but the approaches evolve as research increases. Check out 5 things to consider in your design

Back when I first started teaching (all those years ago!) I used to love to fill the walls of my classroom with an array of children’s art work. But in later...

With the introduction of the Early Years Learning Framework (2009) we have seen an increased emphasis on children’s emotional and social learning. However ev...

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 13) sets out five principles of early education and the fifth and final one is “Ongoing learning and refl...

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 13) sets out five principles of early education and the fourth is “Respect for diversity”. These principl...

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “High Expectations and Equity”. These p...

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “Partnerships”. These principles are fo...

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the first is “Secure, respectful and reciprocal relat...

With possible changes to sexual consent laws in NSW, the ABC recently interviewed Deanne Carson from Body Safety Australia sparking an international discussi...

A strong quality improvement process is integral to achieving your vision for your service. A meaningful process involves all stakeholders i

This week I visited a service on the Central Coast of NSW called Follyfoot Farm Educational Children’s Service. As the name suggests, upon the grounds of the...

Early childhood is a field which is losing educators every day. Recent studies found one in five educators plan to leave their job in the next 12 months. Why...

In the early childhood sector we have seen a shift in approach, as emphasis that used to be placed on skill and ability is now placed on social outcomes. Wit...

So it is time for your service to go through the assessment and rating process? Try not to let the pressure get to you. Here are some useful tips for a succe...

When I completed my degree, I did so without a deep understanding of children’s brain development. And, if I’m being honest, I didn’t think I really needed i...

There has been a huge amount of online discussion recently around gender issues in early childhood education. From complex discussion surrounding assigning g...

As early childhood educators we work in a sector that is under appreciated and underpaid. This is why the latest studies show that 1 in 5 educators plan to l...

There is a video on youtube (link at the bottom) which gets under my skin every time I watch it. When I do I am reminded of the awe and wonder of childhood a...

The age old debate in children’s services around the time available for the completion of documentation vs time spent with children has been long standing in...

Since the introduction of the National Quality Standard and the Early Years Learning Framework there has been a huge emphasis on documentation. Arguments abo...