What is an ‘Exceeding’ childcare centre? A guide for families

If you've toured a few childcare services lately, you've probably noticed a small certificate near reception — a rating, somewhere between ‘Working Towards’ and ‘Exceeding’ National Quality Standard. Most parents nod, assume it's a good sign, and keep walking. But...
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The swim school that’s been making waves for over 8 decades

Almost every detail at Shapland Swim School has been shaped by one simple question: what helps children learn best? From classes capped at just three children and purpose-built multi-depth pools to focused 20-minute lessons and warm 32°C magnesium mineral water, the...
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Invisible isn’t absent: What disclosure taught me about power, being believed and our neurodivergent kids

You could sit across from me in a counselling room or hear me speak at a conference, and never know what makes it possible. I found out later in life that I'm AuDHD: Autistic and ADHD. I also live with PTSD and complex PTSD, sensory processing differences, PMDD (a...
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How Mancel College is rewriting the future for children with Language Disorder

In the bustling classrooms of Australia, a silent struggle often goes unnoticed. A child sits at their desk, staring at a worksheet that feels like a coded puzzle. They watch their peers pick up pencils and start writing, while they are still processing the third step...
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From garden to plate: How new STEPS initiative is creating skills, confidence and community

A new initiative called Pathways to Plate is giving families a simple way to support young people, by enjoying a meal or picking up a locally made gift. Launched by STEPS Pathways Charity, Pathways to Plate brings together four STEPS social enterprises into one...
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