First lesson of play-based learning: include parents
The importance of ‘‘play-based learning’’ for children in the early years of […] Read More
A new beginning: let’s fund two years of early learning for all kids
I don’t want to win an award for the most obvious statement […] Read More
We need an overhaul of early childhood education
The word “parenting” hasn’t been around for long, according to a report on […] Read More
Want a more capable nation? Start younger
The older I get, the more unimpressed I become with both sides – all sides – of politics. Read More
Research shows there are benefits from getting more three-year-olds into preschool
On Thursday, the Labor party pledged an additional A$1.75 billion for early education if […] Read More
Labor promises to axe upfront fees for 10,000 early childhood education Tafe students
Bill Shorten says move will help prepare the workforce for universal childcare […] Read More
A Shorten Labor government would extend subsidised education to three-year-olds
Families will be promised a $1.75 billion funding boost in a dramatic […] Read More
Labor to announce ambitious new preschool plan
EVERY year, tens of thousands of children start school at a disadvantage. […] Read More
Doctor’s orders: let children just play
Imagine a drug that could enhance a child’s creativity, critical thinking and resilience. Imagine that this drug was simple to make, safe to take, and could be had for free. Read More
It takes a village to raise a child but the village is missing
The birth announcement was simple, but profound – in so many ways. Read More