Deepening your practice

Term 1 is always a big one. It takes a huge amount of energy and expertise to get things up and running, and a lot of that work happens behind the scenes to create a sense of stability for your learners and your setting.

This term offers a chance to look at what’s already in place. You may start to notice what’s landing well, where learners are engaging, or where small shifts could make a difference.

In 2026, we’re focusing on growth that lasts. Growth that is sustainable and grounded in evidence-informed support. Here you’ll find practical resources to help you deepen your practice this term, at your pace and in your context.

What’s new

Build on your strong start with fresh insights and support.

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Welcome to Term 2

Our CEO Tim Bullard shares how we’re supporting you to keep building and strengthening your practice this term.

Early childhood education and the Teacher Standards

New podcast episode

AITSL’s Danny Pinchas, General Manager of Teaching and School Leadership, joins the Learn. Play. Thrive podcast to unpack the relevance of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Teacher Standards) for the ECEC sector.

Early childhood education and the Teacher Standards resource

Connect the podcast conversation to practical guidance on applying the Teacher Standards in early learning settings.

Just launched

Middle Leader Standards resources

New resources, Leading through Standards 1 and 2, designed to support deeper understanding and practical use of the Australian Professional Standards for Middle Leaders. 

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Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.

Chinese proverb