Jason Roberts

3 weeks ago | thesector.com.au | Damian Cowell |Freya Lucas |Jason Roberts

Since children develop at different rates and have unique learning styles, educators provide a variety of activities, materials, and support to help every child succeed. For some children this might mean using visual aids, for others it may be a focus on ‘hands-on’ activities, while for some it might mean adjusting the difficulty of a task. Whatever the adjustment, the goal of differentiation is to create an inclusive environment where all children can learn in ways that work best for them.

3 weeks ago | thesector.com.au | Freya Lucas |Jason Roberts

The appointment of these two professionals aims to enhance the provider’s ability to assist staff, children, and families, ensuring that everyone’s needs are met with compassion and with a spirit to innovate and expand support.

3 weeks ago | thesector.com.au | Freya Lucas |Jason Roberts

The expo is a not-for-profit event supported by Baw Baw Shire Council which aims to provide an opportunity for the community to explore qualification requirements and different career pathways into the early years sector, a rewarding professional field with growing demand. Attendees will have access to a broad range of businesses from across the Shire affiliated with early years education.

3 weeks ago | thesector.com.au | Freya Lucas |Jason Roberts

Despite the calls, Barunga West Council’s Interim CEO Paul Simpson has cautioned that regardless of the budget’s promising childcare measures, significant hurdles remain for families in South Australia’s regional electorate of Grey, the country’s worst childcare desert. The Regional Childcare Desert Advocacy Project’s (RCDAP) “Bring Them In” campaign, spearheaded by Mr Simpson, highlights community frustration over the ongoing government neglect of access to early learning in regional Australia.

3 weeks ago | thesector.com.au | Freya Lucas |Jason Roberts

Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is warning that the economic, productivity, and cultural implications of eating disorders in the workplace remain seriously misunderstood and surrounded by stigma. Before continuing to engage with this piece readers of The Sector should be aware that the content – which discusses disordered eating – may prove triggering, and should consider their own circumstances and wellbeing.