Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is one of Europe’s most women-dominated sectors.
So the fight for quality ECEC is a fight for gender equality too.
Today our ECEC Network and Women’s & Gender Equality Committee came together in Brussels to organise for both. ✊
So the fight for quality ECEC is a fight for gender equality too.
Today our ECEC Network and Women’s & Gender Equality Committee came together in Brussels to organise for both. ✊
September 22, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is one of Europe’s most women-dominated sectors.
So the fight for quality ECEC is a fight for gender equality too.
Today our ECEC Network and Women’s & Gender Equality Committee came together in Brussels to organise for both. ✊
So the fight for quality ECEC is a fight for gender equality too.
Today our ECEC Network and Women’s & Gender Equality Committee came together in Brussels to organise for both. ✊
I am excited to share that my first PhD article has been published in RSSM
This study reviews the role of universal ECEC in reducing social inequality.
In short: Universal ECEC is an effective policy strategy for equalization.
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
This study reviews the role of universal ECEC in reducing social inequality.
In short: Universal ECEC is an effective policy strategy for equalization.
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
December 1, 2023 at 10:21 AM
I am excited to share that my first PhD article has been published in RSSM
This study reviews the role of universal ECEC in reducing social inequality.
In short: Universal ECEC is an effective policy strategy for equalization.
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
This study reviews the role of universal ECEC in reducing social inequality.
In short: Universal ECEC is an effective policy strategy for equalization.
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
“for-profit providers are the key problem, offering poor training, low pay, and little oversight” #ECEC #childcare #auspol
Fast-tracked childcare courses are putting Australian children at risk, insiders warn
Some of these courses are being used as visa pathways, some stripped of substance, others entirely fake.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Some of these courses are being used as visa pathways, some stripped of substance, others entirely fake.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Documents expose disturbing details about next generation of childcare students
Thousands of students are getting fast-tracked qualifications to work in childcare centres and it's compromising safety standards, experts warn.
www.abc.net.au
July 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“for-profit providers are the key problem, offering poor training, low pay, and little oversight” #ECEC #childcare #auspol
The 3 Day Guarantee is now legislated
The govt stalled its own early childhood education bill -but I pushed them again to act and it has now passed! ECEC gives kids the best start, supports families, and boosts productivity. Next stop, low, flat fee universal access.
www.tiktok.com/@zoedanielgo...
The govt stalled its own early childhood education bill -but I pushed them again to act and it has now passed! ECEC gives kids the best start, supports families, and boosts productivity. Next stop, low, flat fee universal access.
www.tiktok.com/@zoedanielgo...
February 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The 3 Day Guarantee is now legislated
The govt stalled its own early childhood education bill -but I pushed them again to act and it has now passed! ECEC gives kids the best start, supports families, and boosts productivity. Next stop, low, flat fee universal access.
www.tiktok.com/@zoedanielgo...
The govt stalled its own early childhood education bill -but I pushed them again to act and it has now passed! ECEC gives kids the best start, supports families, and boosts productivity. Next stop, low, flat fee universal access.
www.tiktok.com/@zoedanielgo...
The for-profit childcare sector is a playground for cowboy operators who are profiteering off our children. The Greens ECEC Commission will give a national body the power to crack down on rogue operators & shut down unsafe centres. #auspol
April 2, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The for-profit childcare sector is a playground for cowboy operators who are profiteering off our children. The Greens ECEC Commission will give a national body the power to crack down on rogue operators & shut down unsafe centres. #auspol
ABCDuet turns the science of reading into simple, consistent daily routines that build strong early literacy—without overwhelming teachers. Because young learners grow through short, meaningful practice, and strong readers are built through consistency, not complexity. #ECEC #EduSky #Parenting
February 9, 2026 at 11:35 PM
ABCDuet turns the science of reading into simple, consistent daily routines that build strong early literacy—without overwhelming teachers. Because young learners grow through short, meaningful practice, and strong readers are built through consistency, not complexity. #ECEC #EduSky #Parenting
This goes for Early Childhood Education where Australia spends only .5 % of GDP compared to others who recognise the value of ECEC and spend double. #ECEC #auspol
The best education systems in the world are 100% public. When every kid goes to public school all parents, including the rich ones, want the public schools to be good. Oh, and its great for social cohesion.
But in Australia, we talk about being evidence based but ignore the evidence all the time
But in Australia, we talk about being evidence based but ignore the evidence all the time
April 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Just published my first article! 🎉
We study inequalities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Sweden by immigrant background. Immigrant-background children enroll less often - but the pattern is different from the usual story about disadvantage and access.
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We study inequalities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Sweden by immigrant background. Immigrant-background children enroll less often - but the pattern is different from the usual story about disadvantage and access.
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Inequalities in early childhood education and care by immigrant background
Children with foreign-born parents attend early childhood education and care (ECEC) to a lower extent than native-background children in most European…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Just published my first article! 🎉
We study inequalities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Sweden by immigrant background. Immigrant-background children enroll less often - but the pattern is different from the usual story about disadvantage and access.
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We study inequalities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Sweden by immigrant background. Immigrant-background children enroll less often - but the pattern is different from the usual story about disadvantage and access.
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February 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
"When considering this data alongside cascading institutional & cultural failures within the ECEC sector itself, we see that conditions are ripe for abuse. Add in upward trending privatisation, along with underfunding of public services by federal and state governments, and a perfect storm emerges."
Here's Grace Tame.
"Child predators want to work with kids: it’s time to reform the childcare industry"
"Child predators want to work with kids: it’s time to reform the childcare industry"
Child predators want to work with kids: it's time to reform the childcare industry - The Shot
The case for nationalising early childhood education and care is not just economically sensible, it’s a moral imperative. Let me explain why.
theshot.net.au
April 16, 2026 at 3:23 AM
"When considering this data alongside cascading institutional & cultural failures within the ECEC sector itself, we see that conditions are ripe for abuse. Add in upward trending privatisation, along with underfunding of public services by federal and state governments, and a perfect storm emerges."
BA ECEC students in @atu-ie.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social we’re busy making Christmas Wreaths today. Thanks to the Dream Team❤️ @justinkerr123.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
December 16, 2024 at 4:23 PM
BA ECEC students in @atu-ie.bsky.social @atumayo.bsky.social we’re busy making Christmas Wreaths today. Thanks to the Dream Team❤️ @justinkerr123.bsky.social @oflynnatu.bsky.social
I recently visited the Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Campus to meet students at the therapeutic day school, as well as tour the new Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), which will build upon Easterseal’s Early Learning Services model to support young children and their families.
August 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM
I recently visited the Easterseals Academy Tinley Park Campus to meet students at the therapeutic day school, as well as tour the new Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), which will build upon Easterseal’s Early Learning Services model to support young children and their families.
Now in the most recent issue of @actasociologica.bsky.social:
Five blindspots in reform studies of early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
With @marayerkes.bsky.social, @jstrigen.bsky.social and Lovisa Backman
@sofi.su.se @stockholm-uni.bsky.social
Five blindspots in reform studies of early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
With @marayerkes.bsky.social, @jstrigen.bsky.social and Lovisa Backman
@sofi.su.se @stockholm-uni.bsky.social
Five blindspots in reform studies of early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy - Rense Nieuwenhuis, Mara A Yerkes, Lovisa Backman, Jakob Strigén, 2026
Policy reform evaluations are an important source of knowledge regarding the (in)effectiveness of policies and have become increasingly influential in informing...
journals.sagepub.com
July 20, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Now in the most recent issue of @actasociologica.bsky.social:
Five blindspots in reform studies of early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
With @marayerkes.bsky.social, @jstrigen.bsky.social and Lovisa Backman
@sofi.su.se @stockholm-uni.bsky.social
Five blindspots in reform studies of early childhood education and care (ECEC) policy
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
With @marayerkes.bsky.social, @jstrigen.bsky.social and Lovisa Backman
@sofi.su.se @stockholm-uni.bsky.social
Also terrible on ECEC - toxic brew
March 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Also terrible on ECEC - toxic brew
Australia's childcare system suffers from treating early education as a market commodity rather than public infrastructure, writes @drfionamac.bsky.social for @womensagenda.bsky.social.
#Childcare #earlychildhoodeducation #ECEC #auspol
womensagenda.com.au/latest/child...
#Childcare #earlychildhoodeducation #ECEC #auspol
womensagenda.com.au/latest/child...
Childcare was never meant to be a luxury. So why are we still treating it like a market?
Australia’s childcare system is leaving gaps for families, while profit-driven services struggle to meet the needs of communities.
womensagenda.com.au
August 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Australia's childcare system suffers from treating early education as a market commodity rather than public infrastructure, writes @drfionamac.bsky.social for @womensagenda.bsky.social.
#Childcare #earlychildhoodeducation #ECEC #auspol
womensagenda.com.au/latest/child...
#Childcare #earlychildhoodeducation #ECEC #auspol
womensagenda.com.au/latest/child...
“If we accept that a nation’s future depends on the competence, health, and wellbeing of its children, then we must treat early childhood educators as among the most important professionals of our time.”
theaimn.net/why-regulati...
theaimn.net/why-regulati...
Why Regulation Alone Won’t Fix Early Childhood Quality and Safety
Australia’s early childhood sector is at a turning point. In recent times, we have seen a troubling slate of safety and quality incidents in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings. Governm...
theaimn.net
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“If we accept that a nation’s future depends on the competence, health, and wellbeing of its children, then we must treat early childhood educators as among the most important professionals of our time.”
theaimn.net/why-regulati...
theaimn.net/why-regulati...
📣 PEMI urges Government to #ChangeTheNarrative in #Budget2026 for young children & their educators!
We’re calling for:
1️⃣ 1% GDP for ECEC
2️⃣ Recognition as a profession
3️⃣ Pay parity with primary teachers
4️⃣ Legal right to quality ECEC from birth
www.linkedin.com/posts/profes...
We’re calling for:
1️⃣ 1% GDP for ECEC
2️⃣ Recognition as a profession
3️⃣ Pay parity with primary teachers
4️⃣ Legal right to quality ECEC from birth
www.linkedin.com/posts/profes...
July 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
📣 PEMI urges Government to #ChangeTheNarrative in #Budget2026 for young children & their educators!
We’re calling for:
1️⃣ 1% GDP for ECEC
2️⃣ Recognition as a profession
3️⃣ Pay parity with primary teachers
4️⃣ Legal right to quality ECEC from birth
www.linkedin.com/posts/profes...
We’re calling for:
1️⃣ 1% GDP for ECEC
2️⃣ Recognition as a profession
3️⃣ Pay parity with primary teachers
4️⃣ Legal right to quality ECEC from birth
www.linkedin.com/posts/profes...
Merci de cette belle mention #clair2025 “une école communautaire entrepreneuriale” #ECEC
January 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Merci de cette belle mention #clair2025 “une école communautaire entrepreneuriale” #ECEC
@sarahgardezi.bsky.social opens the SCIREARLY seminar on High Quality Early Childhood education looking at the extensive research underpinning the focus on ECEC in ESL @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @rociocarrion.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM
@sarahgardezi.bsky.social opens the SCIREARLY seminar on High Quality Early Childhood education looking at the extensive research underpinning the focus on ECEC in ESL @mbrowndcu.bsky.social @rociocarrion.bsky.social
Thanks @becerauk.bsky.social for another great conference. Great to listen to Prof Laura Lundy and hear about the work of so many educators and researchers making a difference in ECEC. 🙏
February 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Thanks @becerauk.bsky.social for another great conference. Great to listen to Prof Laura Lundy and hear about the work of so many educators and researchers making a difference in ECEC. 🙏
I loved being at UCL East for the #BrightStartConference! I was proud to represent #DLL and @ioe.bsky.social. #edchat #education #earlyyears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECEC
December 4, 2024 at 6:31 AM
I loved being at UCL East for the #BrightStartConference! I was proud to represent #DLL and @ioe.bsky.social. #edchat #education #earlyyears #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ECEC
Looking forward to learning about the relationship between quality #ECEC and subsequent Early School Leaving. EQI colleagues @sarahgardezi.bsky.social & @joeoharadcu.bsky.social kick off the SCIREARLY afternoon.
December 3, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Looking forward to learning about the relationship between quality #ECEC and subsequent Early School Leaving. EQI colleagues @sarahgardezi.bsky.social & @joeoharadcu.bsky.social kick off the SCIREARLY afternoon.
New Article from EECERJ: Language minority parents’ perspectives on collaboration with ECEC professionals by Yehya Mohamad Alhajji, Tanja Vehkakoski & Eija Sevón buff.ly/hnwJgyR #EECERA #EECERAJ #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation
September 24, 2026 at 9:41 AM
New Article from EECERJ: Language minority parents’ perspectives on collaboration with ECEC professionals by Yehya Mohamad Alhajji, Tanja Vehkakoski & Eija Sevón buff.ly/hnwJgyR #EECERA #EECERAJ #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation
New research from @thenfer.bsky.social highlights the scale of the workforce challenge facing early education and childcare in England.
www.nfer.ac.uk/publications...
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The Early Years Workforce in England Annual Report 2026
This report provides an overview of the early years workforce in England and identifies risks and challenges for recruitment and retention. It is funded by the Nuffield Foundation as part of an expand...
www.nfer.ac.uk
February 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Hello #EconSky, let's connect if you are also interested in #ECEC, #ParentalLeave, #EdInequality, #GenderGaps, #WellBeing, #Fertility and #Children.
October 5, 2023 at 10:08 AM
Hello #EconSky, let's connect if you are also interested in #ECEC, #ParentalLeave, #EdInequality, #GenderGaps, #WellBeing, #Fertility and #Children.