Diploma qualified educator

Miranda Kindergarten’s new therapy dog, Bounty, is proving to be a calming and connecting presence for children, staff and families. He helps children navigate separation anxiety, build confidence and learn about the responsibility of caring for a pet.

We explore what it takes to introduce a therapy dog into an early childhood service, and the difference it can make once they arrive. 

From ‘brekkie’ to bilingualism, the language that educators use every day shapes how children think, learn and belong.

This article, featuring insights from Professor Sheila Degotardi and Jess Schofield, Speech Therapist at Forbes Preschool, explores how intentional language use in everyday interactions can create powerful opportunities for learning.

Coercive control is an often hidden form of family and domestic violence that can significantly impact children’s wellbeing.

In this article, we outline what it looks like, how it may present in early learning settings, and share insights from CELA’s new free training in partnership with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.