Under ACECQA’s National Quality Framework, educators are deemed “qualified” if they hold a Certificate III, Diploma, or approved university degree. But qualification does not equal competence. The current system allows individuals with unrelated undergraduate degrees to complete a one-year postgraduate course and enter classrooms, often with minimal practical experience or...
Q: A strengths-based approach focuses on what children can do, rather than…
Here’s an educator-friendly EYLF V2.0 Reference Sheet designed for quick use in planning…
Summative assessments are more than end-point reflections—they’re storytelling tools that honour each…
In a sector built on nurturing, empathy, and care, it’s heartbreaking to witness how often educators themselves are left feeling isolated, undervalued, or even bullied. On this World Kindness Day, let’s pause and remember: kindness isn’t just for children. It’s for us, too.
To Decision-Makers in Education and Care, I write to you as an educator…
A coalition of 55 early childhood experts has unveiled a bold six-point…
In a bold move to restore trust and transparency in early childhood…
