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 reflective practice”. These principles are founded on early childhood research and theory, as are the practices and outcomes. This blog is designed to help educators understand the links between early childhood theory and this fifth and very important principle of the EYLF, in addition to how this theory has now been reinforc

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 leave their job in the next 12 months. We lose quality educators every day because this is a sector with high expectations and little monetary reward. As leaders in the sector we have an obligation to advocate for recognition. However there are also techniques we can implement in our service to keep our educators engaged a