By CELA 1 Dec, 2023 Changes to food safety requirements (NSW) Children's services in New South Wales that include meal provision as part of their activities now have an extended deadline, until December 2024, to meet the new food safety standards. These standards, outlined in Standard 3.2.2A of the Food Standards Code, initially had a compliance deadline of December 2023. This extension is a result of advocacy by CELA. Find out what the change means for your service in our summary. Read More
MemberOnly By CELA 27 Nov, 2023 Productivity Commission shares its new vision for a truly universal early education and care sector The Productivity Commission has released its draft report on the future of early childhood education and care. It outlines a road map to deliver the Prime Minister’s ambitious vision for a truly universal high quality early learning system. Find out why it matters, how CELA raised the voices of small and community providers, and what happens next. Exclusive member content. Please sign in to access this article.
By Catherine Underwood 24 Nov, 2023 The role of outdoor environments and documentation in enriching play-based learning Early Childhood Teacher and NDIS Disability Support Worker Catherine Underwood co-facilitates playgroups for Nature Explorers, a nature based program that is run out of Pottsville Community Preschool. In this article she provides a beautiful reflection on the power of documentation in protecting and advocating for the value of children's play, and the value of outdoor education on mind, body and sustainability. Read More