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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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