Inclusive play environments are essential for children with physical disabilities and sensory processing issues, but they are important for all children. Every child is unique and has the right to play, learn and feel a sense of belonging.

The theme for Space week 2020 (Sun, 4 Oct – Sat, 10 Oct) is ‘Satellites improve life’.  It might seem like a challenging theme to discuss with preschoolers until you realise how many satellites are part of our daily life.

Sensory play helps babies and toddlers learn about the diverse and complex world around them. Educators can plan activities that encourage young children to use their five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.

This week we speak with Jannali Before and After School Care (BASC), who used the opt-in self-assessment tool earlier this year and achieved an improvement in their rating from Meeting to Exceeding.

Striving to be ‘greener’ has led three award-winning services on very different journeys that have improved other learning and development outcomes.

Children are growing up in a world where anxiety levels have increased, self-confidence has dropped and views on healthy body image have been distorted.

When we think about early learning for environmental sustainability the first things that come to mind for many are improving recycling, reducing waste and setting up a compost bin or worm farm. But there’s so much more that can be done.

CELA is pleased to support Thrive by Five, a new community movement sponsored by the Minderoo Foundation. Thrive by Five calls for an accessible, quality early childhood education system.