Welcome to Bedrock, the IEU’s magazine for staff in early childhood education and care.
In this edition, discover how creativity in the classroom strengthens children’s learning and development.
We investigate why staffing ratios in early childhood services need to be improved to ensure safe supervision.
This edition also explores how to attract men to early education and introduces IEU member Stephen Gallen, who explains why he finds early childhood teaching a deeply rewarding career.
This edition is packed with other great reads, including a spotlight on strengthening teacher training courses, the rise of ‘frozen faces’ and the impact of excessive screen use, and the importance of early connections to Country, language and community for First Nations children.
We hope you enjoy this edition of Bedrock and find it valuable for your professional
practice.
Please share this email with your colleagues and invite them to join the IEU. We are always stronger together.
Carol Matthews, Secretary
IEUA NSW/ACT Branch
You can browse through a selection of highlights below or download a PDF to read the full edition.
- Cultural Strength: What helps First Nations children thrive
- Staffing ratios: Why the numbers don’t add up
- Creative minds: Why arts education matters
- Frozen faces: How screens impact young children’s learning
- Gender diversity: How to attract men to early childhood education
- Teacher training: Why quality must not be compromised
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