As national reforms tighten mobile phone use in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia, educators are asking, "Why not apply similar protections in primary and secondary schools?"
Victoria is introducing urgent legislative reforms to strengthen child safety protections by enabling the immediate suspension of Working With Children Checks (WWCCs) for individuals under reassessment for cancellation.
Victoria is set to overhaul its child safety framework, with new legislation fast-tracked through Parliament to address systemic gaps in the Working With Children Check (WWCC) process.
Celebrating Early Childhood Educators Day is a beautiful opportunity to honour the heart and soul of early learning—those who nurture, guide, and inspire our youngest citizens. Here are some meaningful, creative, and sector-savvy ways to mark the occasion.
Using blurbs with wall displays in early childhood settings offers a powerful blend of pedagogical value, family engagement, and professional reflection. The following provides blurbs for a variety of activities. Each one is designed to celebrate children's learning, link to EYLF outcomes, and bring warmth and meaning to your wall displays.
A: In early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia, mobile phone use by educators is now subject to strict national reforms aimed at safeguarding children’s well-being and ensuring professional presence.
Australia’s $20 billion childcare industry is under intense scrutiny following a harrowing 60 Minutes investigation that aired allegations of neglect, abuse, and systemic failure across multiple centres. The episode, titled “Screaming”, has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for urgent reform.
A sweeping $189 million childcare reform package announced by federal, state, and territory education ministers has sparked debate over its heavy reliance on technology to prevent abuse in early childhood settings.
A: In early childhood education, group goals serve as a powerful tool to foster shared learning experiences, strengthen peer relationships, and guide intentional teaching. Whether you're supporting social-emotional development, embedding EYLF outcomes, or responding to emerging interests, integrating group goals into your program helps create a cohesive, responsive learning environment.
This guide explores practical strategies for embedding group goals into your curriculum planning, linking them to outcomes, and evaluating their impact—ensuring your documentation reflects both educator intent and children's evolving capabilities.
Here’s a clear, sector-aligned policy template tailored for early childhood education and care services, ensuring compliance with the upcoming 2026 NQF reforms and reinforcing your commitment to child safety and educator well-being.
In a landmark move to strengthen child safety and regulatory oversight, the Australian government is preparing to roll out five major reforms across early childhood education centres. These changes, expected to take effect within months, aim to address longstanding gaps in compliance, transparency, and sector accountability.
Education Minister Jason Clare has announced the creation of a national educator register as part of a sweeping reform package aimed at strengthening child safety in early childhood education and care services.
