Earlier this year, Liam was interviewed by Lecturer Kathrine Whitty for a video to her Masters students at the Australian Catholic University. It was an opportunity to discuss all things early education, including Liam's professional journey in the sector, and Kath and the ACU were kind enough to share the audio of the interview for the Early Educa…

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been tasked with conducting an inquiry into Australia’s early education sector. What are they looking at, why does it matter, and what do we hope it will accomplish? Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

We're back for a new fortnightly series! This week, we're tackling the Federal Government's Early Years Strategy. What is the context of this new strategy, and what do we think it should come up with?By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

We've been away for a while - but we couldn't let as big a year as 2022 pass without getting the gang back together. We mostly remember how to podcast, but it's been long enough that Liam managed to forget that a microphone only works when it's... plugged in. Apologies for his terrible sound. He promises to do better in 2023.…

It's the final episode of Exploring the NQS - a look at the whole thing, and the journey of exploring it element by element. Thanks for everyone who's listened in.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

This week's episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS provides an overview of Quality Area 7: Leadership and service management. From the Guide to the National Quality Standard: Quality Area 7 focuses on effective leadership and governance of the service to establish and maintain quality environments for children’s learning …

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 7.2.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Development of professionals". Element description: Educators, co-ordinators and staff members’ performance is regularly evaluated and individual plans are in place to support learning and development.…

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 7.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Educational leadership". Element description: The educational leader is supported and leads the development and implementation of the educational program and assessment and planning cycle.…

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 7.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Continuous improvement". Element description: There is an effective self-assessment and quality improvement process in place.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 7.1.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Roles and responsibilities". Element description: Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, and understood, and support effective decision-making and operation of the service.…

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 7.1.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Management systems". Element description: Systems are in place to manage risk and enable the effective management and operation of a quality service.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 7.1.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Service philosophy and purpose". Element description: A statement of philosophy guides all aspects of the service’s operations.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS provides an overview of Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities. From the Guide to the National Quality Standard: Quality Area 6 focuses on supportive, respectful relationships with families which are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for…

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 6.2.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Community engagement". Element description: The service builds relationships and engages with its community.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 6.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Access and participation". Element description: Effective partnerships support children's access, inclusion and participation in the program.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 6.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Transitions". Element description: Continuity of learning and transitions for each child are supported by sharing information and clarifying responsibilities.By Lisa, Leanne and Liam

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 6.1.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Families are supported". Element description: Current information is available to families about the service and relevant community services and resources to support parenting and family wellbeing.…

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 6.1.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Parent views are respected". Element description: The expertise, culture, values and beliefs of families are respected and families share in decision-making about their child’s learning and wellbeing.…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 6.1.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Engagement with the service". Element description: Famili…

This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS provides an overview of Quality Area 5: Relationships with children. From the Guide to the National Quality Standard: Quality Area 5 of the National Quality Standard focuses on educators developing responsive, warm, trusting and respectful relationships with children that promot…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 5.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Self-regulation". Element description: Each child is supp…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 5.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Collaborative learning". Element description: Children ar…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 5.1.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Dignity and rights of the child". Element description: Th…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 5.1.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Positive educator to child interactions". Element descrip…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS provides an overview of Quality Area 4: Staffing arrangements. From the Guide to the National Quality Standard: Qual…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 4.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Professional standards". Element description: Professiona…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 4.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Professional collaboration". Element description: Managem…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 4.1.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Continuity of staff". Element description: Every effort i…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 4.1.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Organisation of educators". Element description: The orga…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS provides an overview of Quality Area 3: Physical environment. From the Guide to the National Quality Standard: Quali…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 3.2.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Environmentally responsible". Element description: The se…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 3.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Resources support play-based learning". Element descripti…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 3.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Inclusive environment". Element description: Outdoor and …

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 3.1.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Upkeep". Element description: Premises, furniture and equ…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 3.1.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Fit for purpose". Element description: Outdoor and indoor…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS provides an overview of Quality Area 2: Children's health and safety. From the Guide to the National Quality Standar…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 2.2.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Child protection". Element description: Management, educa…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 2.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Incident and emergency management". Element description: …

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This week's episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 2.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Supervision". Element description: At all times, r…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 2.1.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Healthy lifestyle". Element description: Healthy eating a…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 2.1.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Health practices and procedures". Element description: Ef…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This week's episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 2.1.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Wellbeing and comfort". Element description: Each …

This series were originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS provides an overview of Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice. From the Guide to the National Quality St…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.3.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Information for families". Element description: Families …

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.3.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Critical reflection". Element description: Critical refle…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.3.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Assessment and planning". Element description: Each child…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.2.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Child directed learning". Element description: Each child…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.2.2 of the National Quality Standard, "Responsive teaching and scaffolding". Element description…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.2.1 of the National Quality Standard, "Intentional teaching". Element description: Educators are…

This series was originally released in 2018 and 2019 for subscribers on our Patreon page. The episodes are now available freely for all, but have not been edited. This episode of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series Exploring the NQS discusses Element 1.1.3 of the National Quality Standard, "Program learning opportunities". Element description: All…