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.
The rise of a two-speed early childhood sector
Government-operated services, school-based early learning programs are expanding. Could the sector be heading towards a two-speed future?
Has the early childhood education sector accidentally made leadership less attractive?
Leadership salaries have increased. Why are fewer educators stepping into leadership roles?
Australia does not have an educator shortage. It has an initiative shortage.
Many services can find educators. Finding educators who consistently demonstrate initiative is becoming much harder.