The transition to primary school presents unique challenges for students, teachers, principals, and parents alike. In this Expert Contributor column, Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck from the University of South Australia provides strategies for ensuring these transitions are successful.
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Workforce-boosting incentive for Victorian early childhood educators
A financial incentive to attract early childhood teachers to priority positions in Victoria has been expanded to qualified early childhood educators, meaning those joining or returning to the sector – including from interstate and New Zealand – can receive at least $9,000 on top of other potential relocation payments.
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Scholarships help youngest to a strong start in learning
The youngest learners in New South Wales will benefit from additional educators, thanks to 40 scholarships awarded today to early childhood educators.
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Can early childhood education impact on NAPLAN results?
Children who attend early childhood education are more likely to achieve higher NAPLAN scores and continue to do better throughout their schooling, according to a new Australian study.
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How can future leaders tackle changes in early childhood education?
Our understanding of childhood development is constantly shifting. It’s increasingly important for educators to be informed, goal-oriented leaders at the forefront of change management in early education.
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Early learning language program continues to expand
Over 80,000 children at almost 2500 preschools across the country will be given the opportunity to learn a second language this year, thanks to the Federal Government's Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program.
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