Early Childhood Education & Child Care News
WEB4 days ago · The early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector is one of five sectors and industries singled out for reform as part of the ACT Government’s latest actions to build a more flexible, responsive and future-focused vocational education and training (VET) sector for the territory’s future workforce through five Industry Action Plans.
Updates to EYLF and MTOP approved by Education Ministers: Key …
WEBJan 24, 2023 · Updates to Australia’s two approved learning frameworks – the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time, Our Place: Framework for School Age Care – have been approved by all Australian, state and territory Education Ministers. “Approved learning frameworks are a critically important part of the National Quality Framework (NQF),” ACECQA said in announcing the new frameworks.
Provoking the children: why that matters for remarkable early …
WEBNov 24, 2022 · Effective provocations should be a reflection of the child, extend learning and development, continually encourage exploration, and position the child in a space where they can be guided to calmly work and learn through play. Rachael Hedger is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education and Course Coordinator for the Early Childhood Initial ...
Edge Early Learning secures $25m investment to fund future growth
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Queensland based early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider Edge Early Learning has secured $25 million of funding from HEAL Partners, an Australia-based private equity fund specialising in Health, Education and Lifestyle sector investments.. The funding is intended to support Edge’s continued growth in South-East Queensland where it currently operates 25 centres and its imminent ...
Camp Australia launches first brand refresh in 30+ years to reflect ...
WEBFeb 1, 2021 · Camp Australia, the nation’s largest provider of outside school hours care (OSHC) has continued the momentum that began 18 months ago with the appointment of new CEO, Warren Jacobson, announcing a brand refresh, anchored in a new promise – Guiding Children’s Growth.. Since establishing itself in 1987, Camp Australia has grown to become a familiar name within the Australian early ...
Important changes to teacher accreditation in NSW - The Sector
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Under the new policy, teachers will be able to include a wider range of professional learning opportunities and other compliance training as part of their maintenance-of-accreditation PD requirements. Teachers will still need to complete 100 hours of PD over a five-year cycle. In line with the changes Sections 5, …
Affinity confirms acquisition of early education and care centres …
WEBApr 5, 2022 · The deal marks the second significant announcement made by the Group in the last two months having confirmed the acquisition of 13 centres in February 2022. CEO Tim Hickey said Affinity was “absolutely delighted” to be welcoming more than 4,000 new families and 1,000 new employees from a provider as well respected as Oxanda Education.
A 21st Century approach to emergent literacy: No flashcards - The …
WEBFeb 3, 2020 · Dr Michelle Neumann is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Australia. Michelle is also a registered Queensland school teacher.Michelle’s research interests are in early childhood education particularly in the fields of early literacy, parent-child interactions, home and preschool settings, and digital technology.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · SNAICC, National Voice for our Children has announced the theme for this year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day as Strong in Culture, Stronger Together.. Each year on 4 August, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities – and all Australians – come together to celebrate the strengths and culture of First Nations children.
NSW launches Aboriginal Children’s ECE Strategy with $23m …
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Download The Sector's new App! ECEC news, jobs, events and more anytime, anywhere. The NSW Department of Education has launched a five-year plan that solidifies the department’s commitment to ensuring the best educational outcomes for Aboriginal children, with a $23 million commitment earmarked for the first phase of …