The past year in early childhood education has been one of the most confronting, transformative, and clarifying periods our sector has faced in a long time. It was a year where long‑standing cracks became impossible to ignore, where long‑awaited reforms finally began to move, and where educators, leaders, and families continued to show extraordinary resilience in the face of relentless pressure.

From wage reform to compliance shifts, from safeguarding failures to renewed conversations about purpose, 2025 forced us to look closely at what we value, what we tolerate, and what we refuse to carry forward. And through it all, the heart of the sector the people who show up for children every day continued to hold communities together with professionalism, care, and courage.

Here’s a look back at the year that shaped us.

The following lists cultural and special events that are taking place from January - December 2025. This should help you plan and organise upcoming events and celebrations in 2025.