The Early Education Show

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.3.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Assessment and planning". Element description: Each child’s learning and development is assessed or evaluated as part of an ongoing cycle of observation, analysing learning, documentation, planning, implementation and reflection.

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.2.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Child directed learning". Element description: Each child's agency is promoted, enabling them to make choices and decisions that influence events and their world.

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Responsive teaching and scaffolding". Element description: Educators respond to children’s ideas and play and extend children’s learning through open-ended questions, interactions and feedback.

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Intentional teaching". Element description: Educators are deliberate, purposeful, and thoughtful in their decisions and actions.

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.1.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Program learning opportunities". Element description: All aspects of the program, including routines, are organised in ways that maximise opportunities for each child’s learning.

This week’s episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.1.2 of the National Quality Standard, ”Child-centred”.

The first episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.1.1 of the National Quality Standard, ”Approved learning framework”.

The Federal Government has just released its Budget for 2021 and 2022, which - after sustained advocacy from a variety of people and organisations - includes increases in spending in many areas - including early education. But while billions of dollars are in the Budget papers, what is the devil in the detail? Joining us to break down Child Care Subsidy changes, universal preschool funding agreements and more red tape smashing, is the official fourth member of the podcast Karl Hessian! We also have an announcement about the show before the main discussion. Find the full show notes at earlyeducationshow.com.

There have been a spate of media articles recently concerning child sexual abuse linked to educators working in the early education sector. This episode, Lisa talks with Deanne Carson, a leading Australian sexuality educator, researcher, speaker, author and Founder and CEO of Body Safety Australia, on how educators and leaders can better ensure their spaces are safe for children. WARNING: Contains discussions of sexual abuse and child harm. If you require assistance or would like to talk to a trained professional about the issues discussed in this episode please call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Find the full show notes at earlyeducationshow.com. 

Interview with Ingrid Stitt, Victorian Minister for Early Childhood, on Universal Access funding.

Leanne discusses sector reporting practices with Big Fat Smile CEO Jenni Hutchins.

A discussion about the ongoing 2019 NQF Review.

We're back for another year of banter about all things early education in Australia! In our first episode of 2021, we let everyone know what we did on our summer holidays and reflect on the experiences of women that have been dominating the media so far this year. We then spend the second half of the episode discussing what about the sector makes us optimistic in 2021.

Lisa, Leanne and Liam look back on 2020, ahead to 2021 and answer some listener questions.

We discuss the Trends in Community Children’s Services Survey with Daniela Kavoukas and Nikki Graham from Community Child Care Association in Victoria.