A community-managed long day care service director recently told us how they lost over ten thousand dollars to scammers in two separate cyber attacks. Both incidents involved sophisticated email fraud that targeted the service's payment processes.

They invited us to share their story with others, in order to help raise awareness and prevent other services from falling victim to similar scams.

Have you observed something in your service that you think might constitute inappropriate discipline, but you're unsure of how to address it? 

In this article, we unpack what constitutes 'inappropriate discipline', how to report it, and provide examples and tips for guiding positive behaviour.  

Many educators feel uncertain and under prepared when it comes to responding to and de-escalating behaviours that challenge. This can contribute to educator burnout. 

Child development expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett's new 6R framework offers a solution by guiding educators to understand the root causes of behaviours and implement supportive, evidence-based strategies that nurture children’s development and enhance educator-child relationships.

The transition from an early years setting to formal schooling can be a major adjustment for both children and their families.

ECT Meg Anastasi shares simple tips educators can share with families to help support a smooth transition to school.

This article explores the fundamental rights of children, how these rights apply in early education settings, and how educators can uphold these rights in their daily practices.