Lorraine Walker is an educational consultant, a curriculum and training resource writer, and a trainer and assessor. She holds the qualifications of Master of Education (Leicester University, United Kingdom); Diploma of Teaching (Totley-Thornbridge College of Education, United Kingdom); Certificate IV Training and Assessment TAE40110 (Aspire Education, Melbourne); Advanced Diploma of Management (Hunter Institute of TAFE NSW); and Graduate Certificate in E Learning (AdelaideiGlobal.com, Adelaide Institute of TAFE). Lorraine has worked for more than 30 years as an educator and manager/CEO of a wide range of education and care services including long day care, preschools and family day care, and as a teacher within both the United Kingdom and Australian school systems (K-Year 6), and as a TAFE and university lecturer. Lorraine's passion for developing training materials to assist best practice stems from her recent work as a learner resource developer and adult trainer and assessor of the Certificate III and the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth - 5). This recent training and experience has enabled a deep understanding of the learning pathway from Certificate III to university-trained educator. Lorraine has a strong commitment to supporting educators to reach the high standards to enable best-quality early childhood education and care practices.