Sep
09
More PolicyWorks templates updated
Updated PolicyWorks templates for Anaphylaxis Policy, Asthma Policy, Fees Policy, and Enrolment & Orientation Policy have been updated in the Members section of the ELAA website. (more…)
Sep
09
Congratulations to Gowrie Victoria Broadmeadows Valley on their ‘Excellent’ rating
ELAA would like to acknowledge the achievement of professional excellence by Gowrie Victoria Broadmeadows Valley (GVBV) (more…)
Sep
09
Have your say and promote early childhood engagement of diverse communities in Victoria
Early childhood engagement is being examined by the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Committee, with a focus on the experiences of and programs available for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The Committee is interested in hearing directly from culturally diverse families, and all stakeholders … (more…)
Sep
09
Help for early years teacher mentors from VIT
Through various programs over the past few years, VIT has been training mentors in the early childhood sector. This training assists experienced practitioners to develop strong coaching and mentoring skills, such as using questioning skills to build capacity in new teachers (more…)
Sep
09
VECTEA RENEGOTIATION – HAVE YOU DISTRIBUTED YOUR NERR?
Important – action required by Thursday 12 September. Recently, ELAA has received a declaration from the Minister for Industrial Relations and approval from the Fair Work Commission to notify employees of the intention to commence enterprise bargaining negotiations around the next Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educator Agreement (VECTEA). (more…)
Sep
09
Don’t miss your chance to have your say on the future of 15 hours
An independent review (the Review) is being conducted into the national funding arrangements that support access by all children in Australia to 600 hours per year of quality early childhood education in the year before full-time school. (more…)
Sep
09
Kindergarten Inclusive Practice Survey
Are you a kindergarten teacher or a director or manager of a kindergarten service? We are seeking your views on inclusive practice for children with a disability or developmental delay. (more…)
Sep
09
Employers – Get Ready for Portable Long Service Leave
The Portable Long Service Authority is hosting information sessions across Victoria to help inform employers, including early years services, of the new Portable Long Service Scheme in Victoria. (more…)
Aug
29
Aug
28
Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds
A new five part TV series called Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds premiered on ABC TV on Tuesday, 27 August. The series is based around a unique social experiment where a group of older retirement home residents are brought together with a group of pre-schoolers, to see if this inter-generational contact can improve the health and wellbeing of the older people as well as enhance learning outcomes for preschool aged children. (more…)
