By CELA 27 May, 2021 The great legging debate – does what we wear impact on our professionalism? Does anyone have the right to judge what we wear to work? How does our choice of clothing relate to professionalism and how we do our job? This week Amplify looks at the great legging debate – the pros, the cons, and whether what you wear relates to professionalism. Read More
By CELA 24 May, 2021 How to help children with sensory clothing issues We speak with Paediatric Occupational Therapist Laura Petix about how to support children experiencing sensory clothing issues. Read More
By CELA 24 May, 2021 Ten Year National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy – why it’s needed and how you can have your say The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is leading the development of the Ten Year National Children’s Education and Care Workforce Strategy (2021-2030). In this Amplify we highlight the key issues that the strategy is aiming to address, how this marries with what you have told us, how you can have your say, and what else needs to be addressed. Read More
By CELA 17 May, 2021 Do you embrace year-round outdoor sleeping? We explore cultural assumptions around outdoor sleeping, bust some myths about cold weather and illnesses, and speak to Australian early educators about how they have implemented year-round outdoor sleeping policies in their centres. Read More
By CELA 17 May, 2021 CELA’s 2021-22 budget review – what you need to know and what still needs to be addressed The Commonwealth Government Budget was brought down on 11 May. It contains a range of announcements that will impact the early childhood education and care system. Here’s a brief summary of what of what you need to know, how it may impact you, and what still needs to be urgently addressed. Read More
By CELA 6 May, 2021 The National Quality Framework – our vision for continuous quality improvement CELA’s submission to the National Quality Framework Consultation Regulation Impact Statement addresses a range of issues, including improving the assessment and rating process, safety, and workforce. Read More
By CELA 6 May, 2021 The joy of programming for bugs and muddy puddles We speak to ECT Kisie Sharp to find out how children benefit from their philosophy of giving children a ‘natural childhood’, and how any service can begin to place more of an emphasis on outdoor play, no matter how small the space. Read More
By CELA 4 May, 2021 Commonwealth Budget – CELA’s expectations for ECEC This year’s budget will be a delicate balancing act to support economic growth within the context of high government debt. Read More
By CELA 22 Apr, 2021 Spotlight on ratios and why under the roof is not a helpful term We often hear the term ‘under the roof’ being used when referring to ratios in early education and care, but this term can be misleading. In this spotlight on ratios, National Quality Framework expert Sarin Rozental helps us to understand more about how ratios should be calculated when taking a centre-based approach, and what else should be considered. Read More
By CELA 20 Apr, 2021 Fair Work agrees to pay rises for ECTs The Fair Work Commission has agreed that minimum pay rates for Early Childhood Teachers who are employed under the Educational Services (Teachers) Award should be adjusted. Read More