All you need to know about the new national mandate coming into effect for child safety and protection requirements on 27 February 2026, that will significantly impact early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Australia, including New South Wales (NSW). This is part of broader reforms to strengthen child safety under the National Quality Framework (NQF) agreed by federal, state and territory governments. Mandatory National Child Safety and Child…

At Earlyhood we recruit highly sought after candidates to provide best care and development for children during more crucial years of their life. Why is it important? Early childhood education is a critical time in a child's life, as it lays the foundation for their future development and success. The first five years of child's life are particularly important, as this is the time when their brain is rapidly developing…

The Fair Work Commission has made some changes to the classifications, pay and allowances in the Teachers Award. The changes start from the first full pay period on or after 1 January 2022. Classification Changes From 1 January 2022, the Teachers Award will have a new classification structure which: is based on the professional career standards established by the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers is tied to teacher registration (where…