Australia’s early education sector is about children’s learning and wellbeing in the first five years. Educators and teachers have qualifications and training that are focused on children’s education. Yet, the sector also plays a largely unofficial role in supporting families. This could be as simple as providing resources on parenting, to much larger and more complex roles with families that are particularly struggling. But we know that the sector, and those that work in it, aren’t even given enough support to do the job they’re qualified for. This episode, we’re going to ask the question - should early education services even be supporting families?
Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com.
Liam’s Early Education Journey
The ACCC Inquiry
The Early Years Strategy
2022 Year in Review
Exploring the NQS - Overview Episode
Quality Area 7: Leadership and service management (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.2.3 Development of professionals (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.2.2 Educational leadership (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.2.1 Continuous improvement (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.1.3 Roles and responsibilities (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.1.2 Management systems (Exploring the NQS)
Element 7.1.1 Service philosophy and purpose (Exploring the NQS)
Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.2.3 Community engagement (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.2.2 Access and participation (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.2.1 Transitions (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.1.3 Families are supported (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.1.2 Parent views are respected (Exploring the NQS)
Element 6.1.1 Engagement with the service (Exploring the NQS)
Quality Area 5: Relationships with children (Exploring the NQS)
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