- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 5 Apr 2023
The Early Childhood Update e-newsletter is sent to early childhood teachers and workers, but is open to anyone interested in best practice in early years education and evidence-based teaching approaches. Subscribe here to receive the e-newsletter.
Recognising your continued efforts
In this edition, we cover recent initiatives in early childhood education, including a $159 million workforce package, 2024 kindergarten enrolments, and supports for inclusive programs.
Enrolments for Foundation (Prep) 2024 open in Term 2, 2023
Access and share primary school enrolment information with families.
Beginning Teacher Conferences and career supports
Registrations are open for the conferences, beginning June 2023. Other supports are also available for teachers early in their career.
Coaching support for returning early childhood professionals
Free coaching support will be available in Term 2, 2023, for early childhood teachers and educators returning to the sector.
New training for coaches and mentors
New professional learning is available for experienced early childhood educators and teachers to become mentors.
Helping our learners eat well
Free Victorian Government initiatives to support early childhood education and outside school hours care services to offer healthier food and drink options.
Increased funding rates available for early childhood education infrastructure
Apply for a Building Blocks grant to build, expand or upgrade your existing kindergarten service infrastructure.
Great job! New tools and resources boost early childhood education recruitment
Early Childhood Jobs helps candidates to find the job that’s right for them, offering support from job searching to preparing for interviews.
Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool update
Practice videos and eLearn series available to services using the Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool in 2023.
New resources on challenging behaviours
Use these tips sheets, webinars and research reviews from Education for Learning for support responding to challenging behaviours.
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