In early childhood education, hiring the right educator isn’t just about filling a vacancy, it’s about safeguarding children’s well-being, nurturing relational culture, and protecting the integrity of your service. A qualification alone doesn’t guarantee competence. What matters is how an educator shows up: emotionally attuned, ethically grounded, and ready to...
Teaching emotional attunement requires more than knowledge—it demands presence, practice, and a…
Under ACECQA’s National Quality Framework, educators are deemed “qualified” if they hold…
Q: A strengths-based approach focuses on what children can do, rather than…
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…
