Posts by Kathleen Battersby
Outdoor play is more vital than we imagine for pre-school aged children
An important part of children’s early years has been changing in Australia over recent decades. Children are spending less time playing outdoors. There’s many reasons for it. Children’s use of technology is changing. Things like gaming and YouTube are all engineered for maximum engagement, so children naturally stick to them for longer periods of time. As…
See MoreDoes size matter in child care and early education centres?
Child care and early education plays a vitally important role within the life of children and families. As the demand grows and the sector is guided by changing syllabus requirements towards the delivery of better quality education, innovation in the sector will be required. One of the trends that has emerged globally and in Australia,…
See MoreLanguage: The key to school readiness
A recent study by La Trobe University’s Judith Lumley Centre found that 23% of Australian children entering primary school have failed to acquire the developmental skills essential for success in the school environment. It’s an alarming statistic. So what can parents do to overcome this challenge and what role does early childhood education play? In…
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