The purpose of this meta-synthesis was to integrate findings from qualitative research studying the experiences and outcomes of children when they participate in inclusive early childhood (EC) classrooms. The results support the finding that EC inclusion can result in positive outcomes for children and should be expanded as a service delivery model. Implications for the...

This report discusses the findings of a study into the effectiveness of a peer mentoring approach for delivering professional learning to educators and teachers in early childhood education and care services. Overall, the findings suggest that while peer mentoring requires a high level of planning and support, it is a feasible and promising way to...

This research summary provides an overview of a study on the effectiveness of a peer mentoring approach for delivering professional learning to educators and teachers in early childhood education and care services.

This report makes the case for fundamental market reform of early childhood education and care in Australia. The current market settings are leading to higher fees, rather than driving cost effective and higher quality care. There are large benefits from reforming early childhood education and care and moving to a universal system.

Drawing on the current literature on prevention in the early years, this policy guide articulates how governments, particularly the Australian Government, can use the policy levers available to them to embed primary prevention of gender-based violence in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector.