Goodstart suspends national minibus service after Queensland toddler death
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Goodstart suspends national minibus service after Queensland toddler death

The early learning provider's chief executive says the company's 15,000 staff have been'devastated and shocked'by the death.

  • byToby Crockford andMatt Dennien

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COAG review calls for funding certainty for preschool education
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COAG review calls for funding certainty for preschool education

A review commissioned by state and federal governments has warned against any reduction in federal funding for preschools.

  • byJudith Ireland
'It would be a terrible outcome':Preschool sector fears looming funding cut

'It would be a terrible outcome':Preschool sector fears looming funding cut

The Morrison government has asked a consulting firm to examine the efficiency and equity of preschool funding.

  • byJudith Ireland
Book Week:how the heck did it become a parade?
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Book Week:how the heck did it become a parade?

Story-related activities can be fun and inclusive,however,one aspect that doesn't always bring joy to children is finding a costume to wear.

  • byNicola Philp
It's official:There is not enough play-based learning in WA classrooms,and children are suffering
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It's official:There is not enough play-based learning in WA classrooms,and children are suffering

We can do no less than demand excellence and equity in the provision of play-based learning at their schools on their behalf,early education expert warns.

  • byDaile Cross
Children don't need screens at school - our daughter (mostly) doesn't

Children don't need screens at school - our daughter (mostly) doesn't

The inevitable questions are fired:won’t she miss out on learning? How will she be compensated? Won’t she feel excluded?

  • byDiem Vo
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Searching for the school readiness sweet spot

Searching for the school readiness sweet spot

Five-year-old Jaxon is raring to put on his"big boy pants"and start school next year. A big chunk of his classmates will already be six.

  • byMadeleine Heffernan
Labor promises $500 million to fund early learning for all 3-year-olds

Labor promises $500 million to fund early learning for all 3-year-olds

NSW Labor has promised to extend early childhood education funding to every three-year-old as part of its"historic"$500 million funding package if it wins the state election.

  • byEsther Han