Andrews govt splashing $1m to woo NZ teachers
After announcing $50k bonus payments to encourage Aussie educators back into roles, the Andrews government is looking further abroad to poach teachers.
Early Education
‘Second worst in world’: Lack of paid leave puts kids at risk
Aussie doctors want paid parental leave for mums to be extended, saying it’s “critical” for development. Here’s how kids are being affected.
Suburbs with the most expensive childcare revealed
Working parents are again feeling the pinch as childcare centres lift fees in response to skyrocketing food and utility bills and higher government subsidies.
Surprising benefits of bush kinder
Kids who play and learn outdoors reap these surprising skills and benefits — but the program isn’t offered at many kinders.
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Slip, Slop, Slap campaign to tackle sexism
Sexist household chores need to be given the “Slip, Slop, Slap” treatment, gender experts calling for a national campaign say.
Why Melbourne kids have forgotten how to play
Basketball courts and cricket nets at schools across Melbourne are lying empty with students forgetting how to play basic ball games.
NAPLAN stress giving rise to modern-day Mary Poppins
Australia’s increasingly cutthroat schooling system is prompting families to hire governesses to help their children survive.
The childcare centres placing tools in children’s hands
While many adults may think twice about putting a sharp saw, nails and a hammer in the hands of children as young as two, some childcare centres are calling on kids to take risks in a fight against fear.
Mental health screening for toddlers
In a billion-dollar wakeup call on the state of Australian children’s mental health, a shock report has called for very early screening for signs of anxiety or depression.
Why kinders could be built next to retirement homes
Forget occasional “play dates” at old folks’ homes — experts say building kindergartens and retirement villages side-by-side would bring a host of benefits for both young and old.
Melbourne’s top 10 childcare educators revealed
It was no child’s play coming up with this list, but here it is — Melbourne’s top 10 childcare educators, as voted by you. Did your centre and favourite carer make the grade? SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS
Effect of digital devices on children under scrutiny
A landmark $35 million Australian study is set to investigate the damaging effects of children’s smartphone usage, as concerns about the links to anxiety, insomnia and poor physical health grow.
Fears over primary schools shortage
Australia needs an extra 697 new primary schools to cope with expected demand between now and 2028, with fears a lack of both teachers and classrooms will put education quality at risk.
Centres scramble to meet new teacher ratios
From 2020, preschools, kindergartens and day care centres with 60 or more children must have two qualified early childhood teachers instead of one — but are there enough staff for the extra jobs?
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