CELA has analysed the National Quality Framework Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) which covers a wide range of areas for improvement on which your opinion is sought. We are specifically seeking your feedback on three key areas, which are being covered in a series of Amplify articles. In this, our final article of the series, we […]
Who doesn’t love a festival? They’re fun and colourful, and give us the chance to celebrate diversity and cultural heritage. A new Australian book called The Big Book of Festivals inspires people to learn more about the different ways people celebrate around the world, and all of their diverse traditions, customs and beliefs – a […]
CELA has analysed the National Quality Framework Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) which covers a wide range of areas for improvement on which your opinion is sought. We are specifically seeking your feedback on three key areas, which are being covered in a series of Amplify articles. In this, our second article of the series, […]
Telling stories is our oldest form of teaching. Long before we could write, our ancestors passed knowledge from generation to generation through oral stories which gave answers to our largest questions surrounding creation, life and the afterlife. Children’s author Victoria Mackinlay shares how developing storytelling skills can benefit young children, along with some practical and […]
Mobile phones are unquestionably part of many people’s day to day lives, serving as calculators, fitness trackers, cameras, and ways of keeping in constant touch with family and friends. As handy as these devices can be, they can cause issues when it comes to their presence in early childhood settings. While some educators view them […]
As we move towards Autism Awareness Day (Friday 2nd April), CELA Research and Policy Manager Megan O’Connell shares what the latest research says about autism spectrum disorder and how we can create an inclusive environment for children on the spectrum. By Megan O’Connell Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that can impact social skills, […]
“Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.” Harmony.gov.au We know that educators want to do much more than paper chains and hand prints when it comes to celebrating Harmony Week. So, how can educators go beyond throwaway craft to do something really meaningful with children […]
How can you make your Exceeding Themes present during an A&R visit and what’s it really like to go through the online self-assessment process? Sutherland Activity Centre Director Carena Hawkins (who celebrates 20 years at the service this week) shares learnings from opting into the NSW Department of Education’s online self-assessment process, along with the […]
Working with children and families often means that we are juggling competing demands and expectations, and sometimes this also requires us to deal with complaints when expectations haven’t been met, or when unexpected situations have occurred. Most of us will have to deal with complaints at some point, but if we have a strategy in […]
Growing and nurturing a quality ECEC workforce is crucial if we want all Australian children to be able to access quality early learning. Consultations on the National Workforce Strategy are imminent, so the time is right to consider how we can enable our sector to attract, develop and retain a quality workforce. CELA Research and […]
