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.
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.
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 Australia can learn from Singapore’s early childhood leadership framework
Singapore’s structured approach to early childhood leadership offers practical insights for Australian services. This article explores how leadership is developed in both systems and what can be applied to improve stability and outcomes.
What experienced early childhood leaders really want
Experienced early childhood leaders are placing increasing value on structure, support and sustainability when considering new roles. This article explores how these factors are shaping leadership decisions across the sector and what services can do to attract high-quality leaders.
What children’s agency looks like in practice
Children’s agency in early childhood is increasingly recognised as a core indicator of quality practice, yet many services struggle to translate the concept into daily routines. In practice, children’s agency goes beyond giving children choices it requires environments where children influence their learning, relationships, and experiences in meaningful and sustained ways. In early childhood education, “children’s […]
Retaining great Educators in 2026: Evidence-based strategies for ECEC
Retaining great educators in 2026 is one of the sector’s most urgent challenges. This article shares evidence-based strategies that improve retention, reduce burnout, and create workplaces where educators choose to stay. Practical ideas you can start using now.
CHC50121 Diploma – Early Childhood Education qualification changes – September 2025
What Early Childhood Educators and services need to know The CHC50121 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, published in September 2025, marks an important shift for Australia’s educator workforce. These reforms broaden entry requirements, introduce new skill sets, and provide faster pathways to qualification. With the endorsement of new training products by the National […]
Staffing strategies that exceeding-rated services keep secret
An effective early childhood recruitment strategy is becoming critical as workforce shortages, burnout, and safety concerns continue to shape the sector in 2026 Chronic educator shortages, workforce burnout, and even childcare safety are making national headlines. But amidst the noise, one thing stands out: exceeding-rated services consistently do recruitment differently. They are not just filling […]