... at all times
Supporting national efforts to reduce exposure to harmful substances in early childhood settings
Upholding the principles of the National Quality Standard (NQS), particularly Quality Area ...
... to bolster child protection standards and reduce risks of abuse or neglect in early learning settings.
While the reforms have been welcomed for their focus on safety, some experts have raised concerns ...
Here's a comprehensive, sector-responsive policy and procedure framework for the safe use of digital technologies—including CCTV—tailored for early childhood education settings. It balances child safety, ...
Here’s a curated set of critical reflection questions tailored for room displays in early childhood settings—designed to provoke deeper thinking around pedagogy, child voice, aesthetics, and relational ...
... and tablets will be prohibited in all early childhood education and care settings.
Legislative Reform: The Education and Care Services National Law Application Bill 2025 will be urgently progressed to ...
... and care settings.
Every child has the right to be safe, heard, and protected from harm. This course introduces early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals to the essential concept of child ...
... in one, banned in all”—marks a pivotal step toward national consistency in safeguarding children across early education settings.
Under the proposed laws, states and territories will be required to ...
... a sense of agency in children.
Building Confidence and Wellbeing
When children feel safe, valued, and supported, they thrive. Quality early learning settings:
Promote secure relationships with ...
... comes amid growing public and sector pressure for stronger leadership and transparency in addressing child abuse risks within institutional settings.
The proposal aligns with recent findings from the ...
... and emotional development in early childhood settings. It emphasizes children's agency, peer relationships, and shared exploration, allowing educators to document learning moments that reflect both individual ...
Open-ended play activities are all about freedom, exploration, and creativity—especially powerful in early childhood settings where babies and toddlers are discovering the world through their senses and ...
... will be monitored through internal audits and quality assessments
Further Reading
Policies And Procedures In Early Childhood Services Policy Development In Early Childhood Settings How To Get Ready ...
... for the structural and social differences they will encounter in school settings?
What role do transition statements play in supporting continuity of learning, and how can we improve their use?
Equity ...
... mapping tool in AITSL’s publication.
How To Use The AITSL Mapping Tool For School Readiness
To use the AITSL Mapping Tool for strengthening school readiness in early childhood settings, here’s a strategic ...
... that mirrors Australia's emphasis on family partnerships and community engagement in early learning settings.
Services in Australia could adapt these tools to enhance staff training, parent workshops, ...
In many early childhood settings, art activities have unintentionally become routine tasks—structured, time-bound, and educator-led. Children are often called one by one to complete pre-set crafts, given ...
Here’s a comprehensive Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy tailored for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia, aligned with the latest 2025 legislative reforms and National Quality ...
... with themed experiments developed by Little Scientists, using everyday materials found at home or in early learning settings. These activities are designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a ...
... required in early childhood settings.
Distraction-Free Environments: Removing phones helps ensure educators remain fully present, responsive, and engaged with children’s learning and wellbeing. ...
... Standard (NQS)—without compromising identity or connection.
In some settings, tensions can arise when educators speak in their home language during work hours—especially if others feel excluded or ...
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