Contents
Editorial
A focus on advocacy—Jackie Brien
Guest statement
Advocacy—at the heart of ECA’s work—Samantha Page
Features
When the market doesn’t deliver—Lisa Bryant
Dance-play as a language of childhood—Dr Jan Deans
Advocacy in action—Ros Cornish
Being an exceptional self—Anthony Semann
What does play in early childhood settings have to do with family violence?—Wendy Shepherd
Literacy
Phonics in an early years literacy program—getting the balance right—Jenni Connor
Choosing books for children—it matters!—Helen Adam
Professional development
Continuous improvement in early childhood education and care settings: Transforming practice through integrating leadership and evidence-based strategies—Gracie Pupillo
Planning for long-term professional development—Anna Whitty
Reconciliation
Embedding culture into teaching and learning in Galiwin’ku Families as First Teachers playgroup—Noella Goveas and Dorothy Gapany
STREAM
STREAM—Nature Pedagogy and Outdoor Makerspaces at Carlingford West—Alexis King
Tribute
Vale Emeritus Professor Collette Tayler—Susan Grieshaber, Jane Page and Lennie Barblett
News and opinions
Giving children credit … Tackling issues of social justice in early childhood—Jessica Brown
Resources
Digital Policy Statement—Helen Oakey, Professor Susan Edwards and Professor Leon Straker
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