

Quality Area 2 of the National Quality Standard focuses on children's health and safety. This area is to safeguard and promote children’s health and safety, minimise risks, and protect children from harm, injury, and infection. The following article provides a list of critical reflection questions to guide thinking and practice for QA2.
Assessment is a digital documentation tool designed for early childhood educators. It is created by Aussie Childcare Network. The following article provides information on All About Appsessment, List Of Features, Benefits and more.
Learning trajectories in early childhood refer to the developmental pathways that children typically follow as they acquire new skills and knowledge. The following article provides information on What Are Learning Trajectories In Early Childhood, Learning Trajectory Domains, How To Use Learning Trajectories In Early Childhood, Using Learning Trajectories In Play Based Activities, Learning Trajectories And The EYLF and more.
Creating an Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) curriculum plan involves several key steps to ensure it aligns with the framework’s principles and supports children’s learning and development. The following article provides a step by step guide on writing the EYLF curriculum plan.
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) planning cycle is a structured process that helps educators plan, document, respond to, and support children’s learning. The following article provides information and examples of each of the 5 stages of the EYLF planning cycle.
Possum Skin Pedagogy is an educational framework designed for early childhood practitioners to embed Aboriginal perspectives into their teaching. The following article provides information on the seven narratives that explore Aboriginal culture and aspects of implementing possum skin pedagogy.
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Assessments in early childhood education are a continuous process that helps educators understand children's progress, strengths, and areas for growth. The following article provides information on Main Types Of Assessment, Approaches To Assessment, Importance Of Assessments In Early Childhood Education, Strategies For Effective Assessment, Creating a Positive Assessment Environment, Cultural Responsiveness and more.
Documenting for Out of School Hours (OOSH) services can be quite a task, but it's essential for ensuring quality care and learning experiences for children. The following article provides information on Documenting The Program For OOSh Services, Changes To The Documenting Requirements, Considerations In Developing Documentation, Appropriate and Relevant Documentation, Involving Children In Documentation and more.
The 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning is a pedagogy framework that allows teachers to include Aboriginal perspectives by using Aboriginal learning techniques. The following article provides information on 8 Aboriginal Ways Of Learning - Pedagogies Framework, Sample Of Implementing 8 Ways Of Learning Within The Environment and more.
As an Educator in Australia, your pay rate falls under the Children’s Services Award 2010. This award states the minimum amount that an employer can… Read More
When working as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (with a university degree) within a service, your rate of pay will come from the Educational Services… Read More
When working as a Diploma Qualified Educator your pay rate is from the Children's Services Award 2010. This Award states your minimum rate of pay… Read More
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… Read More
Educational Leaders play a crucial role in their early childhood service by ensuring that the educational program aligns with best practices and supports the holistic… Read More
With the new national child safety reforms kicking in on 1 September 2025, early childhood services like yours have a real opportunity to lead the… Read More
In early childhood education and care, ratios are more than a technicality—they are a frontline safeguard. Every child deserves responsive supervision, emotional connection, and developmental… Read More
Here’s a comprehensive Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy tailored for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia, aligned with the latest 2025… Read More
The Sea of Fish Challenge is a national initiative that invites children, educators, families, and communities to create and display fish artworks as a symbol… Read More
Cold weather play is incredibly beneficial for early childhood development! It helps children build resilience, strengthen their immune systems, and develop essential motor skills. Here’s… Read More

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