News and information State-wide survey of services’ capacity to start in MayTo help prepare for the roll-out of Three-year-old Kindergarten, the Department is working with Ernst & Young to conduct onsite visits of every kindergarten and long day care facility in Victoria.Have your say on important Early Childhood Legislative Reform projectsWe are now seeking your feedback to inform Government decision making on two Legislative Reform projects. Find out more and get involved.Preparation for kindergarten programs for three-year-oldsThe Victorian Government will be making grants available to service providers and launching a range of early childhood workforce initiatives to help prepare for the roll-out of Three-year-old Kindergarten. Protect yourself and others from the flu this winterWith flu season around the corner, all early childhood education staff are encouraged to get flu vaccinations and to encourage parents to ensure their children are also vaccinated. Resources and grants Nominations now open for the 2019 Victorian Early Years Awards Know an outstanding early childhood teacher? Are you one yourself? Is your organisation or one you know involved in an exciting initiative? If so, nominate now for the 2019 Victorian Early Years Awards and help celebrate excellence. Attend a free Transition Professional Learning Workshop Does your service have a ‘new to teaching’ educator in the kindergarten program in 2019? This half-day professional learning opportunity will support them with transitions to school. Find your closest location and register now. Last chance to access funding to support provisionally registered teachers Early childhood services can now access $4,120 for each provisionally registered teacher they employ to support teachers move to full registration over the next 12 months. New scholarships and incentives for early childhood professionals Considering or already have a career in early childhood? New scholarships and incentives are now available to help you reach your career goals. Register for the next Early Years Twilight Seminar The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Early Years Twilight Seminar will launch a new VCAA resource for early childhood professionals. This literature review aims to equip early childhood professionals to assess children as confident and involved learners. Maximise learning for children with a disability or developmental delay This free Early ABLES online professional learning provides educators with enhanced assessment and planning skills to scaffold children’s learning. The module contributes towards annual VIT professional learning teacher registration requirements and a contribution towards one day of educator backfill is available. Spotlight Victorian Early Years Awards shine a light on Debney Meadows Primary schoolDebney Meadows Primary school has been celebrated for its Oral Language Headstart program, which is helping our youngest children find their voice.Early Childhood Agreement for Children in Out-of-Home care case studyThis case study examines how partners and services have worked together to advocate for three-year-old Ella’s right to access education and development services. Community Kinder Plus awarded for excellenceCKP have won the Emeritus Professor Collette Tayler Excellence in Educational Leadership award. The award celebrates an early childhood service that has supported its educators to use intentional teaching practices.Early Childhood Teacher of the Year – Nicole BechazEarly childhood teacher Nicole Bechaz has recently been recognised for her work providing opportunities for children beyond a traditional kindergarten program. Subscribe Keep up-to-date and subscribe to the Early Childhood Update For the latest Department news, subscribe to the free monthly e-newsletter, which provides a snapshot of Victoria’s early childhood sector. Previous editions Early Childhood Update May 2019 edition See the May 2019 edition of the Early Childhood Update e-newsletter, subscribe and keep up-to-date with the latest news and information. Early Childhood Update April 2019 edition See the April 2019 edition of the Early Childhood Update e-newsletter, subscribe and keep up-to-date with the latest news and information. Early Childhood Update March 2019 edition See the March 2019 edition of the Early Childhood Update e-newsletter, subscribe and keep up-to-date with the latest news and information.
State-wide survey of services’ capacity to start in MayTo help prepare for the roll-out of Three-year-old Kindergarten, the Department is working with Ernst & Young to conduct onsite visits of every kindergarten and long day care facility in Victoria.
Have your say on important Early Childhood Legislative Reform projectsWe are now seeking your feedback to inform Government decision making on two Legislative Reform projects. Find out more and get involved.
Preparation for kindergarten programs for three-year-oldsThe Victorian Government will be making grants available to service providers and launching a range of early childhood workforce initiatives to help prepare for the roll-out of Three-year-old Kindergarten.
Protect yourself and others from the flu this winterWith flu season around the corner, all early childhood education staff are encouraged to get flu vaccinations and to encourage parents to ensure their children are also vaccinated.
Victorian Early Years Awards shine a light on Debney Meadows Primary schoolDebney Meadows Primary school has been celebrated for its Oral Language Headstart program, which is helping our youngest children find their voice.
Early Childhood Agreement for Children in Out-of-Home care case studyThis case study examines how partners and services have worked together to advocate for three-year-old Ella’s right to access education and development services.
Community Kinder Plus awarded for excellenceCKP have won the Emeritus Professor Collette Tayler Excellence in Educational Leadership award. The award celebrates an early childhood service that has supported its educators to use intentional teaching practices.
Early Childhood Teacher of the Year – Nicole BechazEarly childhood teacher Nicole Bechaz has recently been recognised for her work providing opportunities for children beyond a traditional kindergarten program.
Keep up-to-date and subscribe to the Early Childhood Update For the latest Department news, subscribe to the free monthly e-newsletter, which provides a snapshot of Victoria’s early childhood sector.