Bec Cassidy

Reflections from our #DigitalChild researchers today after a #socialmediaban was announced by @AlboMP @tamaleaver says: "Age-based bans simply defer today’s challenges until tomorrow, solving nothing." @CurtinMedia

Read @AlisonClark's latest on The Spoke, exploring if we’re making the best use of children’s time. As a keynote at the 2024 #ECANationalConference, she delves into ‘stretched time’ and #Slowpedagogy for deeper learning. 📖 Full post: tinyurl.com/ykhw2erp @WestrayAlison

Did you miss the 7.30 segment on childcare last night? Children not safe in childcare run by companies about to be sold for a billion dollars. abc.net.au/news/2024-03-0…

Under the roof ratios put children and babies at risk when used to reduce staff numbers by unscrupulous operators. abc.net.au/news/2024-03-0…

Want to see me annoy a bunch of corporations and private equity providers of early education and care? Read this! womensagenda.com.au/latest/our-chi…

@LisaJBryant @LeanneMGibbs3 Online study limits learning. Tutorials are often held at night when energy levels are low and most students keep their screens turned off, both of which hinder discussion. I learn more when I'm in a classroom and can engage in discussion with peers and teachers.

“Most early childhood teachers study online and we still don’t know if this is an effective way of producing early childhood teachers” says @LeanneMGibbs3 .

Great speech by ⁦@JasonClareMP⁩ about the importance of early education and care. ministers.education.gov.au/clare/early-ch…

I'm in the second year of my Early Childhood education degree and have been finding these immensely helpful in deepening my understanding of the NQS. They're a great supplement to my course content. Thanks Liam!

When Educators protest terms like ‘childcare’, they are boundary riding - protecting the fences surrounding their profession. Inside those fences are the standards for what goes on in early childhood centres, and we absolutely need them fighting to protect those. @JasonClareMP

“The reason why early childhood is so important is because we're in the job of helping children build their brain”. Thank you to Australia’s early childhood educators and teachers, today and every day. edresearch.edu.au/resources/evid… #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay

Fully support the childcare workers strike today. If we can’t support the people who look after babies and tiny children, and offer them adequate pay and conditions, what the F are we even doing?

Early childhood educators are striking today but unlike other workers their issues cannot be resolved in a collective agreement. This is totally unfair. They deserve the right to win agreements that lift their wages across their sector. It’s time for change

Next week is Early Childhood Educators’ Day & a day of action. Changing the narrative to reflect the value of educators' work delivering positive outcomes for children is a small & easy step so we don't need days of action. See our guide to language here: bit.ly/3Q50XUR

"I am tired. I am fed up and I have found myself questioning my future in this industry for the first time." A brutally honest account of an early childhood educator. Please read it! Early educators deserve so much better. #Echobox=1661124642" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theguardian.com/australia-news… #auspol

Tell us your experience with paid parental leave! Did you or your partner get any from the Government and/or your employer? Was it long enough? Did you have a supportive workplace? We would love to hear your story! Use this form: form.typeform.com/to/eAKLqU9d #auspol

I wonder what the 27,000 employees that were underpaid up to $80 million in wage theft (from 2014- 2020) would think about this? thesector.com.au/2022/08/17/g8-…

A lot of people going to the Albanese government’s Jobs and Skills Summit and related events will only be able to go because early childhood Educators are supporting them and taking care of their families on the day. @AlboMP

Did you know that there is financial support available to help you to become a kinder teacher? 🤔 Study a degree in early childhood education. Learn more: vic.gov.au/make-differenc…