| September 2025 Photo credit: Ontario Aboriginal Head Start Association (OAHSA). National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Every Child Matters On September 30, we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also recognized as Orange Shirt Day (an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day). Reflecting on the truths of Residential schools and recognizing the strength and resilience of survivors, their families and communities, the College is pleased to share educational resources from the Ontario Aboriginal Head Start Association (OAHSA). Education to Reconciliation: Building Stronger Relationships Truth and Reconciliation Week, observed September 22 – 26, seeks to cultivate a shared journey towards healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by encouraging understanding, respect and action while acknowledging the profound legacy of the Residential school system era on survivors, their families and communities. The College has resources available to help cultivate relationships with Indigenous children and families and expand your knowledge in supporting diverse families. Now available! Practice Note: Preventing Professional Dishonesty In a profession grounded in care, respect, trust and integrity, maintaining professional honesty is essential. To support Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) in understanding the impact of dishonesty and in strengthening their ethical decision-making, the College has published a new resource: Practice Note: Preventing Professional Dishonesty. By reviewing and reflecting on this new practice note and its companion resources, you can build confidence in your professional decision-making, promote accountability and contribute to public trust in the profession. For questions or more information, please contact the Professional Practice department at practice@college-ece.ca. RECE Advisors: Sharing their expertise and making an impact Earlier this year, a new group of RECE Advisors signed on to volunteer their time and expertise to support the work of the College. Their input helps inform the development of resources, contribute to policy and program consultations, and serve as peer mentors. Our 700 RECE Advisors represent all areas of the province and different types of work settings and have varied years of experience in the profession. Learn about more about the impacts of their contributions. Looking for a topic for your CPL? Consider using the College’s resources to explore relevant topics to complete your CPL Portfolio, including the development of strong, positive relationships. The Code and Standards outlines that an RECE’s professional work is rooted in building and maintaining caring and responsive relationships with children, families and colleagues. The Practice Note: Professional Relationships provides insight and encourages reflection on the key elements of professional relationships and how they can inform and guide your practice. Understanding Complaints, Your Rights and Resources The vast majority of RECEs are reliable and responsible professionals who conduct their work in a way that fosters the growth and welfare of children. Nevertheless, as a regulatory organization tasked with setting and upholding ethical and professional standards to protect the public interest, the College is obligated, as outlined in the Early Childhood Educators Act, to have processes for addressing the conduct of the few RECEs whose practices do not meet professional standards. All regulated professions have an accountability mechanism which protects the public, upholds the reputation of the profession, and supports high standards of practice. Last year, the College created a series of informational articles for Connexions about our complaints process. In this first article in the series, you can learn more about the complaints process at the College and your rights as a member of the profession. 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play RECEs understand that play-based learning is fundamental to the practice of early childhood education. They.co-create opportunities to foster children’s joy of learning through active play experiences that are stimulating, enjoyable and challenging. We’re pleased to share Outdoor Play Canada’s newly launched 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play. The statement highlights the benefits of active outdoor play for all cultures, abilities, and communities, and emphasizes its importance for the environment and the planet. It also explores how research, policy, and practice can work together to support active outdoor play in Canada and around the world. This exciting release builds on the original 2015 statement by expanding its global reach, broadening its content, and emphasizing inclusivity across all ages. Outdoor Play Canada is a national organization that brings together advocates, practitioners, researchers and partner organizations to promote, protect, and preserve access to play in nature and the outdoors for all people living in Canada. Read more. Discipline Decisions Summary Review the Discipline Committee’s decisions from July 7 – September 5, 2025. To keep updated on the latest College news check out College Talk. You can find College Talk on the homepage of our website. |