Centre of Excellence
Every child should have the best chance to thrive, meet their potential, and live a rich, rewarding life.
The early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development and set the foundation for their future success.Recognising this, the TAFE SA Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care has been established as a national skills leader in early childhood development, education and care.
A joint initiative between the Australian and South Australian governments, the Centre partners with key sector stakeholders to share knowledge, undertake research and drive innovative early childhood education initiatives to improve workforce readiness, skill enhancement and workforce retention.
Guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, the Centre will develop and support solutions to ensure early childhood VET education is responsive to the needs of families and communities.The TAFE SA Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care brings together employers, unions, universities, training providers, advocacy and representative groups to drive meaningful change.It aims to lead initiatives with a generational impact, shaping better, brighter futures for children and communities across the country.
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We’re launching a brand-new, free online short course to share the ins and outs of what to its like to work in early childhood education and care. This course explores the range of job roles and training pathways into the ECEC sector - perfect if you’re thinking about your next move or know someone who is!Complete the expression of interest form, and we’ll let you know when the course is ready to start.
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