Effective leadership in the early years sector Leadership is one of the most complex, rewarding, and misunderstood skills in any profession, and the early years sector is no exception.Time and again, I see passionate, talented early childhood prof... Educator wellbeing Professional development building a positive team culture early childhood director early childhood leadership educator retention mentoring educators nominated supervisor team culture 15 Apr 2026 Blog
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An open letter to early childhood educators Dear Early Childhood Educators, In the everyday busyness of life and this sector, it might be easy to overlook the fantastic part you play in the lives of young children, their families, and society a... Educator journal Educator resources Educator wellbeing Free Resource Positive psychology Professional development 6 Sep 2023 Resources
Children aren't born in litters, so why teach as if they are? Before I answer the question posed in the title of this blog,let’s remind ourselves of the purposes of group story and song sessions in early childhood settings. Purposes of group story and song sessi... Child attention span Flow in early years Group time Language and literacy Language development Literacy development Mathematics and numeracy Music in early years Pedagogy Play-based learning Professional development Reading in early years School readiness Singing in early years Transition to school 17 Jul 2023 Blog
Critical Reflection: Reflective Questions based on Quality Areas 1-7 The Importance of Critical Reflection In the early childhood education and care sector, critically reflecting on our practices is of utmost importance. It allows us to continuously improve and provide... Critical reflection Cultural inclusion Educational Leader Educator ethics Educator journal National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Planning & programming Professional development Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) Resources Risk assessment Safe sleep practices 30 Jun 2023 Resources
Why work with an education coach? Why work with an education coach or mentor? An experienced education coach or mentor, brings a unique outside perspective to your team, building trust and rapport to support professional growth. Focus... Coaching & mentoring Educator wellbeing Professional development 14 Apr 2023 Blog
Being professional in Early Childhood Education Being a member of a few Early Childhood Educator Facebook groups, I often see there is a lot of disagreement among these groups (and throughout the sector) about what being a professional in Early Chi... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Children's behaviour Children's wellbeing Critical reflection Educator advocacy Educator ethics National Quality Framework (NQF) Play-based learning Professional development Risky play 30 Oct 2021 Blog
An open letter to hardworking educators Dear Educator, There are some things I need to tell you, I need you to understand..... When I scream and cry I need you. I need you to understand and connect with me. I need your unhurried hands and g... Educator advocacy Educator wellbeing Professional development Schematic play 31 Dec 2018 Blog