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07 May 2025

How Long is an Early Childhood Education Course?

The good news is that there are flexible study options to suit your lifestyle. In this guide, we’ll walk through the most common Early Childhood Education qualifications, how long each one takes and how your study choices can help you move faster.

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28 Apr 2025

Does Early Childhood Education Make a Difference?

Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Explore how quality early learning supports brain development, school readiness, and future success.

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24 Apr 2025

How to Get Skill Assessment for Early Childhood Education?

In this article, we’ll break down what an Early Childhood Education skill assessment is, what you’ll need to get through it and how Foundation Education can help you get qualified to work with children.

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01 Apr 2025

What Ages Does Early Childhood Education Cover?

As an Early Childhood Educator, you’ll shape children's first learning experiences. You'll support children's skill development from their first days to school entry.

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31 Mar 2025

What is Curriculum in Early Childhood Education?

Making a difference in children's lives starts with preparation. A good curriculum guides you every step of the way.

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13 Mar 2025

How to Become an Early Childhood Educator?

Thinking about a career with children? Early Childhood Educators lead children through their first learning experiences when development matters most.

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07 Mar 2025

Top reasons to become an Allied Health Assistant

Being an Allied Health Assistant is more than just a job. Here are just a few things that make it an incredible career choice.

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07 Feb 2025

How to Become a Childcare Assistant?

If you love working with children, a career as a childcare assistant or assistant childcare worker could be incredibly rewarding.

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06 Feb 2025

Meet Faith, our passionate Trainer and Assessor for Early Childhood Education

With over 30 years of industry experience and 13 years as a Trainer and Assessor, Faith’s journey in the ECEC field has been shaped by her deep commitment to fostering growth in both children and aspiring educators.

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05 Feb 2025

Which Childcare Qualifications Do You Really Need?

Considering becoming an Early Childhood Educator? Confused about the Certificate and Diploma? We're here to clarify so you can make the right decision for your future.

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03 Feb 2025

Emerging Trends in Early Childhood Education

Early childhood education is a rapidly evolving industry, growing both in size and substance. From higher-level early childhood qualifications to a greater utilisation of tech, here are some emerging trends to keep an eye on.

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31 Jan 2025

What Can You Do with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education?

Suitable for ambitious childhood educators seeking career advancement, a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is the best course for furthering your career. Keep reading to find out what’s possible with this qualification.