Kids told to gauge babies’ consent before hugging
Children are being taught to check whether a baby agrees with being hugged in consent and respectful relationships classes.
Early Education
‘Politically correct’ childcare focus backfires
Australian childcare centres’ “well-intentioned” effort to be culturally inclusive is inadvertently demeaning and confusing children from diverse backgrounds, a study suggests.
Families in the lurch as kinder announces shock closure
Irate parents from the kinder are demanding answers after Serrell St kinder announced it will be closing its doors despite fundraising efforts.
Refund parents can get under kinder overhaul
Guidelines for the overhaul of Victoria’s early learning system have been revealed, along with the fees centres can — and can’t — charge.
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The top private schools that cost more than $150,000
The rising cost of sending a child to a private school means Victorian households are taking a significant hit. Here’s what it’ll cost to send your kids to these elite schools.
Famous Aussie faces on first day of school
Do you recognise these cheeky youngsters on their first day of school? From celebrities to sports stars, this is what some of Australia’s most famous faces looked like at the start of their education. SEE THE PICTURES
Miracle twins ready for life’s next big leap
Mila and Mika were born at 28 weeks, weighing just 900g and suffering from a very rare condition, leaving their mum terrified they wouldn’t survive. But now the smiling twins are skipping into their next stage of life.
How to beat first day of school separation anxiety
While the back-to-school period can be an exciting time for both children and parents, a leading psychologist is offering expert advice on how to deal with a common problem, especially in Preps. Here’s her tips for worried parents.
‘Cowboy’ tutors sting Aussie parents $1200 a subject
Australia’s tutoring industry is rife with untrained and unregulated tutors, charging massive fees often without relevant Working With Children Checks or teaching degrees.
‘Just babysitting’: Victorian childcare fails standards
Early childcare centres in Victoria are failing to meet quality standards with one expert saying many across Australia are little more than “babysitting”.
Urgent need for change in Australian schools
Australia’s shocking results in the well-regarded PISA report highlights the need for major reform of our education system.
Huge problem with Year 6 classes
A NAPLAN analysis has revealed schools and students treat their final year at primary school as a ‘gap year’ amid calls for an overhaul of the national testing system that could reverse Australia’s sliding grades.
Australia lags in early childcare access, new report finds
Early learning in Australia is lagging behind other developed countries, a new report card from the peak early childhood advocacy has found.
Should your child start school early?
It’s the question many parents find themselves confronting: should they start their child at school early or hold them back? Now, we may finally have an answer, with one path showing increased confidence, resilience and a tendency towards economic success.
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