All posts by Mel Angel

Mel Angel is an Adelaide-based teacher, learner and researcher working in the field of early childhood education. One of her key areas of interest is the impact of contemporary social, cultural and political activity on the lives of our youngest citizens, their families and educators. She has presented and written for both ECA and the Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange.

The silent scourge within the pandemic

Posted on August 7, 2020 by

‘We cannot control the dynamics of children’s home lives, but we are in a position of great influence.’ MEL ANGEL explores the impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence and shares resources to support educators when critically reflecting on the role you play in children’s lives. She asks, ‘how can we make a difference to the generations […]

Where is the child in the debate over free childcare?

Posted on July 30, 2020 by

This blog brings a practitioner view from the frontline. MEL ANGEL, an Adelaide-based teacher, learner and researcher working in the field of early childhood education writes about what she has seen and what she thinks since ‘free child care’ launched itself on an unsuspecting early childhood education and care sector. Twelve July, 2020 has come […]

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