It is crucial that all providers and service staff ensure children are safe, healthy and protected from harm and risks associated with sleep and rest by complying with all sleep and rest regulatory requirements.
The Children’s Services Award introduces a streamlined classification system and updated pay rates designed to better recognise the skills, qualifications, and responsibilities of early childhood…Read More
Active Supervision In Early Childhood Settings +
Children need safe and positive environments to learn and grow. To ensure this, services and educators need to ensure effective supervision at all times. The…Read More
Using Floorbooks With Children In Early Childhood +
Floorbook is a documentation approach that uses a large book with blank pages for children to record different aspects of their learning in small groups…Read More
Taking Children's Sleep Time Outside In Early Childhood Settings +
In Norway and most other Scandinavian countries, children nap in the outdoors. According, to research outdoor sleeping not only promotes better daytime sleeping, but it…Read More
Nature Programs In Early Childhood Settings +
Nature programs in early childhood settings are a fantastic way to connect children with the natural world and promote holistic development. The following article provides…Read More
A Guide To Schemas +
Schemas are patterns of repeated behavior that allow children to explore and express developing ideas and thoughts through their play and exploration. The following article…Read More
Understanding Your New Classification Level in the Children’s Services Award From 2026 +
From 2026, every educator covered by the Children’s Services Award will move into a new, simplified classification structure. Instead of navigating 30 different levels, educators…Read More
Art and Craft Descriptions With Links To The EYLF +
The following article lists 30 art and craft descriptions and links to the EYLF. These can be used as a blurb, during observations, used for…Read More
30 Positive Phrases Educators Should Say To Children +
Positive phrases play a crucial role in children's growth because they help nurture their emotional, social, and cognitive development. The following article lists 30 positive…Read More
Outdoor Play for Babies: Belonging, Being, Becoming +
From the earliest months of life, babies thrive when given opportunities to experience the outdoors. Nature is not just a backdrop for play—it is a…Read More