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In this edition of Rattler, our digital magazine, we feature Shoalhaven Community Preschool and reflect on the role of the Educational Leader in today's challenging workforce climate. Explore the latest early education research from Australia and beyond, learn about the benefits of tidying up in educational settings, and read our Broadside article advocating for a new approach to wages and conditions in the early childhood sector. We also offer advice on finding and communicating with management committee members, the importance of critical reflection for assessment and rating, and creative ideas for mark-making and drawing, plus more!

This marketing toolkit will help you understand key elements of marketing and how to create a practical and effective annual marketing plan, appropriate to the business of early childhood education and care. Including information on traditional marketing, digital marketing, social media and PR, the toolkit contains templates and checklists for auditing, planning and evaluating the marketing needs of your service.

At a time when many new educators are being employed, and many existing educators are being promoted to leadership positions, this issue of Rattler, our digital magazine, includes some great articles focused on supporting new educators and leaders in our sector.

We hope that you enjoy this issue of Rattler, our digital magazine, which begins with a spotlight on CELA member The Point Preschool, defined by a supportive culture and creative approach, and share the story of how a "Spectacular Find" in a sandpit led to a STEM award.

This Toolkit contains a series of fact sheets designed to help support you through the process of starting an early education and care service. Each fact sheet provides an introduction to its topic as well as some key concepts and requirements for your consideration and further investigation.