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Talking To Parents About Their Child's Behaviour Issues

Talking To Parents About Their Child's Behaviour Issues

It's always difficult to bring up behavioural issues with parents, it can be nerve wrecking to tell a parent that their child misbehaves but that shouldn't stop you from doing it.
Cert 3 Qualified Educator Wages In Early Childhood Services

Cert 3 Qualified Educator Wages In Early Childhood Services

When working as a Cert 3 Qualified Educator, your pay rate is from the Children's Services Award 2010. This Award states your minimum rate of pay based on the completion of your Cert 3 Qualification. The following will provide information…
Child Theorists and Their Theories in Practice

Child Theorists and Their Theories in Practice

As Educators working with children, it's important to understand each theoretical approach and use parts of different theorists in context. Each theorists’ ideas are independent of each other, but when put together, they give us a good overall understanding of…
Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

Early Childhood Teachers (ECT) Award Wages in Australia

When working as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (with a university degree) within a service, your rate of pay will come from the Educational Service Teachers Award, 2010. This Award is specifically for Early Childhood Teachers employed as the ECT…
Childcare Wages In Australia

Childcare Wages In Australia

As a childcare worker in Australia, your pay rate falls under the Children’s Services Award 2010. This award states the minimum amount that an employer can pay you based on your qualification and your position while working in an early…
Exclusion Periods For Infectious Diseases In Early Childhood Services

Exclusion Periods For Infectious Diseases In Early Childhood Services

The spread of certain infectious diseases can be reduced by excluding the child or Educator, known to be infectious, from contact with others who are at risk of catching the infection. The following information details the recommended exclusion periods for…
The Negative Effects Of Plastic Toys

The Negative Effects Of Plastic Toys

On April 22 is Earth Day. This year's campaign is to End Plastic Pollution. As Educators, we spend our days setting up experiences for children to be engaged in by using a variety of resources and materials including the use…
Working As A Casual Educator In Childcare

Working As A Casual Educator In Childcare

When working as a casual, do you know your rights and entitlements? What are your minimum hours? What are you expected to do as a casual? The following information will help casual employed Educators understand their entitlements and tips on…
How To Make A Formal Complaint Against An Early Childhood Service

How To Make A Formal Complaint Against An Early Childhood Service

As an Educator, you are involved in the day to day running of the service. At times you are also witnessing to the services breach of regulations, staff misconduct or aspects of the service that you believe is unethical. If…
Writing A Personal Philosophy For Childcare

Writing A Personal Philosophy For Childcare

As an Educator, writing a personal philosophy is a great way for others to read what your values and beliefs are in regards to early childhood education.
Toilet Training In Childcare

Toilet Training In Childcare

The following is a guide for Educators who are toilet training children within their room. It will provide you with information and strategies on how to assist young children during toilet training during the day in an early childhood setting.
Fraudulent and Improper Qualifications In Childcare

Fraudulent and Improper Qualifications In Childcare

When you're looking for a new Educator to join the team, you want someone who is knowledgeable, may have had some experience and is qualified. However, at times you may be suspicious due to the qualification the Educator has received…
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