What Committees need to know before they appoint their next Centre Director
Learn how managing up helps early childhood educators influence decisions, strengthen leadership relationships and accelerate career growth through practical, evidence-based leadership strategies.
Managing up in Early Childhood: The Leadership skill every Educator should master
Learn how early childhood professionals can manage up to build stronger leadership relationships, influence better decisions and accelerate their career growth.
What laws govern early childhood education and care in Victoria?
Early childhood education in Victoria is governed by more than the NQS. This practical guide explains the National Law, Regulations, Child Safe Standards and reporting duties educators need to understand.
Why the way we talk about early childhood education and care matters
Everyday language can recognise the expertise of early childhood educators—or quietly undermine it. This practical guide helps services test whether their words, expectations and employment practices tell the same story.
Temporary agency staffing versus permanent employment in early childhood: comparing the real costs
Compare agency and permanent educators to understand costs, continuity, retention and which workforce strategy best supports your service’s future growth.
Early Childhood Educator tax deductions: Tips for the 2025–26 tax year
Discover common work-related tax deductions for Early Childhood Educators, Teachers and Centre Directors, including study, uniforms, technology and more.
Educator retention in early childhood education: what stable services do differently
We explore how thoughtful leadership, transparent recruitment and a supportive first 90‑day induction can dramatically improve workforce stability.
Workforce Stability Audit for Early Childhood Services
A practical self-assessment for Approved Providers and Centre Directors to evaluate workforce stability, strengthen staff retention and make more confident recruitment decisions before the next vacancy arises.
What years of comprehensive reference checking have taught us about identifying exceptional educators
Reference checks should not be treated as the final tick-box in early childhood recruitment. Done properly, they reveal patterns that help services make safer, more confident appointments.
What 2,000 applications taught us about identifying Exceptional Educators
Artificial Intelligence is transforming recruitment, but the real challenge is not identifying AI-generated applications. After reviewing 2,000 early childhood applications, we explore how providers can reduce hiring risk and make better recruitment decisions.