Early learning vital
CHILDREN are born ready to learn and it is in the first few years of their life when the foundations for their future are laid.
Child Australia general manager Northern Territory Randall Cook said this was when their brain develops and much of its ‘hardwiring’ is put in place.
“The experiences and relationships a child has, and their nutrition and health during this time is critical,” he said.
Education and care services and the educators that work in them play a major role in the early development of many of the NT’s children.
“Child Australia is committed to developing the capacity of our early childhood education and care sector and families to support children’s wellbeing, learning and development and has been doing so for nearly three decades,” Mr Cook said.
“Child Australia has been delivering professional learning and support to directors and educators in the NT early childhood and school-aged education and care sector.
“Child Australia has developed high-quality training packages that are evidence based, up to date, compliant and informed by the NT sector.”
These training packages are delivered by Child Australia’s staff who are fully qualified and experienced in both early childhood and school-aged education and care and adult training.
“Our trainers are also practitioners so bring with them credibility, understanding of the roles and real world insight,” he said.
“Our early learning centres have the capacity to provide a quality, supportive, structured workplace environment.”