Once your service has been through the Assessment and Rating process, approved providers must display their service's Quality Rating so that it is clearly visible to anyone from the main entrance.
From 19th September, Big W has announced they are giving away free children's books over 8 weeks with a different book to collect each week.
One of the biggest hazards we face as early childhood Educators is back injuries. The amount of times we bend, stretch, and lift throughout the day is endless and this can put a strain on your back, causing serious long-term injuries. The following article provides information on Back Risks, Prep Before The Day, Strategies To Support Back Care Throughout The Day and more.
The NSW Government has issued an urgent warning as reports of hundreds of gastro outbreaks hit childcare centres across NSW. A rise in viral gastro cases saw 820 children and 165 staff fall ill in centres around NSW.
Support staff in NSW pre-schools and public schools are in for a major wage increase after securing a minimum 19 per cent pay rise over three years in negotiations with the NSW government.
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Easy Vegetarian Tacos With Baked Beans, Chitra's Food Book
Australia Post has now introduced the Pen Pal Club. Connecting children and Educators around Australia with their very own pen pals.
The Department of Education’s online Early Years Health and Development portal now offers free, flexible professional development training for Educators in child health, development and well being.
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Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad, Little Sunny Kitchen
The Education and Children’s Services Act 2019 will replace the Education Act 1972 and the Children’s Services Act 1985.
250g grated tasty cheese (approx 2 loose cups)
2 cups of self-raising/rising flour (If you don't have S/R Flour, you can substitute with plain flour and baking powder. Add 2 tsp of baking powder to each cup of plain flour. Metric cup size 250ml)
2 eggs (yogurt and buttermilk are good substitutes for eggs - use one-fourth cup (60 grams) of yogurt or buttermilk for each egg that needs to be replaced)
1½ cups of milk
Small can of corn kernels (125g)
Half red capsicum
Large handful of baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves to add to the mix and on top (optional)
Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F)
Sift flour into a large bowl.
Whisk eggs, chop capsicum, spinach (and optional basil).
Make a well in the flour, add in the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.
Spoon into a greased muffin tray (pop a basil leaf on top of each, optional) and bake for 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
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Cheese and Veg Muffins, Learn To Play At Home
This is a friendly reminder for Educators and ECT's to check your pay to ensure you are currently being paid the updated minimum wage, as of 01 July 2019, of a 3% increase.
When children observe, interact and care for an animal it can provide an enriching experience and be a valuable part in learning about empathy, relationships and nature. It also teaches children about responsibility and nurture. Although there are many benefits services must also balance the potential health hazards associated with the presence of an animal.
