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7 Types Of Traineeships Available For New And Existing Educators In Early Childhood Services

7 Types Of Traineeships Available For New And Existing Educators In Early Childhood Services

A great way to start a career in early childhood is with a traineeship, for existing Educators a traineeship will enable you to develop your knowledge and skills to further your job role. The following article provides information on Traineeship…
Interview Questions For A Job In Childcare

Interview Questions For A Job In Childcare

When going for a job interview the most nerve-wracking part of it, is answering those questions that may be asked. The following article provides a list of interview questions and sample answers including About Yourself, General/Scenario Based Questions, NQF/EYLF Questions…
Useful Contacts For Providers And Services

Useful Contacts For Providers And Services

The following lists useful contacts if you have a question or need support as a provider and for early learning services.
Preparing For Cyclones and Natural Disasters At Your Service

Preparing For Cyclones and Natural Disasters At Your Service

More natural disasters affect Queenslanders than any other state in Australia. Early childhood services should be ready for bad weather. Thus, it's critical to prepare. The following article provides information on Notifying Of A Closure, Storms and Cyclones, During The…
What To Do If You See A Snake In Your Early Childhood Service

What To Do If You See A Snake In Your Early Childhood Service

As part of their educational programmes, early education and care services may be situated in or travel to bush environments where it is known that snakes may be active and present. Although they are more common in the spring or…
Art With Babies and Toddlers

Art With Babies and Toddlers

Few things can hold a baby in rapt attention or wring out a squeal of pleasure from a toddler as a palette of colours, paints and brushes. Art with its many sensory experiences has been found to aid brain development…
Scaffolding Children's Learning

Scaffolding Children's Learning

According to EYLF, scaffolding comprises of the educators’ decisions and actions that build on children’s existing knowledge and skills to enhance their learning. In early childhood education, this is one of the most useful learning approaches since it offers guidance…
Resigning From A Job In Early Childhood

Resigning From A Job In Early Childhood

Sometimes you know that it’s time to move on from your current centre. You may have found another centre to work with, your circumstances may have changed or you found another position. The following article provides information on the Notice…
A Guide to Staff Appraisals in Early Childhood Services

A Guide to Staff Appraisals in Early Childhood Services

Staff appraisals are key to maintaining high standards in early childhood services. The following article provides information on What Is A Staff Appraisal, Components Of Staff Appraisal includes Key Performance Indicators, Preparing For Meetings, Mid Year Review and more.
School Readiness Program

School Readiness Program

The “Preschool Room” is final step for you, as a childcare professional, to prepare your group of children and their families for school and making the transition process from a childcare setting to the school setting an easier one.
Progressive Mealtimes In Early Childhood Settings

Progressive Mealtimes In Early Childhood Settings

Progressive mealtimes are giving an opportunity for children to choose when they want to eat within a certain timeframe instead of eating at a set time. The following article provides information on the Benefits of Progressive Mealtimes, Drawbacks, Strategies and…
Sustainability Ideas For Early Childhood Services

Sustainability Ideas For Early Childhood Services

The NQS mandates services to take an active role in caring for the environment and contributing to a sustainable future. According to NQS Standard 3.3, “The service cares for the environment and supports children to become environmentally responsible.” The following…
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