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Why human oversight must remain central to ECEC technology l The Sector
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (816+ words) These expectations are not only regulatory. They are deeply human. Families want confidence that their children are safe. Educators want to work in environments where concerns can be identified early and managed fairly. Providers want systems that help them understand…...
Western Sydney's Airlie Preschool recognised among top 1% with rare second 'Excellent' rating
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (411+ words) We're so proud of the leadership, staff, families and children at Airlie who have collaborated to create a safe, inclusive and supportive culture for everyone at this very special preschool," said Head of Uniting Early Learning, Nadia Petrovski. The "Excellent…...
Y Canberra educators visit Perth to learn from Y WA's School Read Y success
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (579+ words) During their visit, the Y Canberra team spent time at the Y WA's Yappara House Early Learning Centre, the Y WA's East Cannington Early Learning Centre and the Y WA's Westminster Early Learning Centre - observing the Literacy and Language component…...
Reconciliation beyond recognition: how one exceeding service continues to learn and lead
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (841+ words) For us, achieving an Exceeding rating did not signal the end of the journey. Rather, it reinforced something we had always believed that quality is never static. It is built through curiosity, reflection and a commitment to continually learning alongside…...
Meaningful notes: could music be one of early childhood education and care's most overlooked workforce strategies?
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1480+ words) One child cries because their best friend has already gone home. Another collapses dramatically after losing possession of a plastic dinosaur. An educator mentally juggles ratios, documentation, lunch clean-up and the eternal question of whether reheated coffee still counts as…...
Safety, quality and the relationships in between
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (1085+ words) This has been accompanied by periods of excitement and periods of resistance. But I can honestly say that I have never seen anything quite like the current response to child safety. It goes without saying, of course, that children's safety…...
Queensland approved provider fined $15, 000 after toddler leaves bush excursion unnoticed
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (552+ words) The approved provider of Alexandra Hills Early Education, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) following an investigation by the Queensland Department of Education. The incident occurred on 25 September 2024 during a bush excursion…...
Affordable preschool at risk after community preschools hit with 15 per cent unfunded wages increase in 6 months
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (702+ words) Out-of-pocket costs for families are set to rise significantly unless the NSW Government urgently increases funding to help keep community preschool affordable. The 4. 75 per cent increase to the national minimum wage comes on top of a 10 per cent wage increase…...
Same framework, different conditions: why quality in OSHC needs its own language
3+ day, 57+ min ago (1053+ words) Every week, children also move into Outside School Hours Care, before school, after school, on pupil-free days and during school holidays. They arrive with full school days behind them, friendships to navigate, energy to release, ideas to explore, and a…...
G8 Education appoints Linda Carroll as Chief Operating Officer l The Sector
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (563+ words) The ASX-listed early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider announced that Ms Carroll will take up the role on 20 July 2026, succeeding Shane Dann, who will step down on 17 July to pursue other opportunities. Ms Carroll joined G8 Education in June 2024 and…...