In this episode, we dive deep into the latest Australian Early Developmental Census data. With only 52.9% of children developmentally on track by prep, we explore what’s going wrong in early childhood education, the pressure on kindy educators, and why so many kids are entering school unprepared.

We also share real-world stories from speech therapy sessions, discuss brain development before age 5, and reveal how overwhelmed educators are doing their best in survival mode. Plus, we introduce practical solutions and resources to help kids thrive before they hit the classroom.

Australian Early Developmental Census: https://www.aedc.gov.au/data-hub/public-data/2024-aedc-results