Report reveals hidden cost of Australia’s early childhood sector l The Sector
Australia’s rapid expansion of early childhood education and care (ECEC) has significantly increased the number of available childcare…
Australia’s privacy tsar warns new laws may be needed for smart glasses
Discreet, camera-enabled smart glasses such as Meta’s Ray-Bans and Kmart’s Anko glasses may require new laws amid fears…
Samsung posts staggering 1,300pc profit surge as AI chip boom shows no sign of slowing
The artificial intelligence boom has delivered another eye-watering milestone this week as Samsung posted one of the biggest…
Understanding long service leave across Australia for ECEC providers l The Sector
Long service leave (LSL) is one of Australia’s oldest employment entitlements, yet it remains one of the most…
UK Bright Horizons action highlights ECEC compliance lessons for Australia l The Sector
The United Kingdom’s early years regulator has taken regulatory action against Bright Horizons following serious safeguarding concerns and…
What Australia can learn from the UK’s early years teacher training overhaul
The United Kingdom Government’s decision to overhaul early years teacher training has sparked renewed discussion about what it…
Queensland Health updates Time Out guidance for contagious conditions l The Sector
Queensland Health has updated its Time Out resources, providing refreshed guidance on exclusion periods for children and staff with contagious…
Western Australia launches Australian-first Play Strategy l The Sector
Western Australia has become the first state in Australia to introduce a dedicated Play Strategy, establishing a new…
South Australia fast-tracks three-year-old preschool rollout
South Australia will accelerate the rollout of three-year-old preschool, bringing forward access for more children as part of…
Rise and Shine Kindergarten reflects on mobile planetarium STEM impact l The Sector
Three years ago, Rise & Shine Kindergarten introduced a bold and imaginative addition to its early learning program,…
Children of female first responders finally have a book to help explain PTSD l The Sector
Children of female first responders finally have a book to help explain PTSD Many children in early childhood…
Regulatory action in South Australia sharpens focus on governance and safety in ECEC l The Sector
Recent regulatory action taken by the Education Standards Board (ESB) in South Australia has placed a spotlight on…