In ECEC, emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) is more than a “soft skill.” It shapes how educators relate to children, families and colleagues, how they manage stress and change, and how children learn ...

For early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, a Child Safe Code of Conduct is more than a compliance requirement. It can: Provide clarity to staff, volunteers, and families about safe and ...

In October, communities around the world mark ADHD Awareness Month a global initiative to raise understanding of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In 2025, the theme is “The Many Faces ...

In preparation for the rollout of 3‑year‑old preschool from 2026, the South Australian Government is investing in its early childhood workforce. A key enabler of this strategy is the Flying Start ...

Education Minister Jess Walsh has announced the establishment of a Workforce Reference Group, a new body designed to tackle one of the most pressing issues in early childhood education and care (ECEC) ...

PeakCare Queensland has launched a new resource designed to strengthen the capacity of the child and family sector to deliver safe, accountable, and responsive services for children and young people.

Change is a consistent feature of early childhood education and care (ECEC), whether driven by regulatory reform, pedagogical developments, workforce needs or evolving community expectations. The way ...

Educators and families will soon have a new resource to spark conversations about identity, diversity and respect in early learning, with the release of I am me, you are you, a picture book ...

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) has been named among the key fields supported through the NSW Government’s Fresh Start program, which has so far created 500 apprenticeships, traineeships and ...

Creating safe environments where children feel empowered to speak up if they are being harmed is central to the Child Safe Standards recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to ...

Introducing child-led conferences at the kindergarten level represents a meaningful shift in how we view young children as learners. For too long, traditional parent–teacher meetings have been ...

From 4–10 October 2025, educators, scientists, and communities around the world will join together to mark World Space Week, the nationally declared celebration of science, technology, and the ...