In this issue, we hear from The Specialist Early Education and Development (SEED) program. SEED is an intensive early childhood education and care model trial operating in partnership between Uniting, Federal and State Departments of Education, Parkville Institute and The University of Melbourne.

Following the themes of SEED we continue to discuss the everyday, simple, yet big acts of inclusion and connection that occur in early years settings. We demonstrate how fkaCS’ Story Bags can support teachers and educators in their intentional teaching, and highlight some of the new resources available in our Multicultural Resource Centre (MRC).

Contents

• Feature Article: The Specialist Early Education and Development (SEED) Program …. p. 2
• Article: Everyday, simple, yet big acts of inclusion and connection …. p. 6
• From the MRC: fkaCS Story Bags Supporting Intentional Teaching …. p. 7
• fkaCS Updates …. p. 10
• Sector Updates …. p. 11