The following article provides 5 examples of risk assessments tailored for early childhood services, including Local Park Excursion, Art & Sensory Play, Loose Parts Construction Zone Risk Assessment, Fire Drill & Emergency Evacuation, and Dramatic Play with Costumes & Props, and more.
A: Under Regulations 101–102D, approved providers and educators must conduct risk assessments for activities that may pose risks to children’s health, safety, or well-being.
National Children’s Week (18th - 26th October) is more than a calendar event—it’s a call to action. A reminder to pause, reflect, and truly listen to the voices of children. In early childhood settings, where play, learning, and relationships intertwine, this week offers a powerful opportunity to centre children’s rights, celebrate their contributions, and elevate their lived experiences.
“Every time a child runs into my arms like I’m their whole world—that’s when I know I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.”
In early childhood education, empowered teams are the heartbeat of quality practice. When educators feel valued, heard, and supported, they don’t just comply—they co-create. Team empowerment isn’t a management strategy; it’s a relational commitment to emotional safety, shared purpose, and professional growth.
The concept of supervision zones is a practical strategy to enhance child safety and educator accountability where educators are assigned to actively supervise and engage with children.
A: As the end of the preschool year approaches, preschool educators begin preparing for graduation ceremonies—complete with miniature caps, choreographed performances, and proud photo ops. While these events can be joyful and affirming, they also invite deeper reflection. Is a formal graduation truly necessary in early childhood education? Or are there more developmentally appropriate, emotionally intelligent ways to honour children’s growth? This question opens space for reimagining what transition rituals could look like—and who they’re really for.
In a landmark move to enhance oversight and accountability across Australia’s early childhood education and care sector, Education Ministers have commissioned ACECQA to develop a New National Educator Register. This foundational digital system will provide regulators with clearer visibility of who is working in the sector and where—supporting safer, more transparent practices for children, families, and providers.
In child-related work, safety begins with trust and trust must be backed by verification. The NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian has issued a clear reminder: a Working With Children Check (WWCC) number alone is not enough. It could be expired, barred, or even fabricated. The only way to ensure a WWCC number is valid is through official online verification.
The following article provides information on why verification matters, how to do it, and what it means for your organisation’s safeguarding responsibilities.
Anxiety in young children often shows up in subtle ways ummy aches, restlessness, clinginess, or emotional outbursts. These feelings, sometimes described by children as having “the worries” or a “bubbly tummy,” can be overwhelming and difficult to articulate. As educators, we play a vital role in helping children recognise and regulate these emotions in safe, supportive ways.
The following article provides a simple, hands-on strategy that engages children’s attention, breathing, and body awareness—bringing calm and connection back into the moment.
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