With the impact of COVID -19 and well as shortages of ECT and qualified Educators, what do services do when an Educator is absent or when a temporary replacement of ECTs is required due to staff shortages or illness. The following explains how to ensure staff ratios are compliant when an ECT is absent, no ECT is present at the service, an ECT has not completed their qualification and more.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.75% increase in minimum wages following its 2023 Annual Wage Review. The increase will apply to base rates of pay from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2023.
In response to the Royal Commission regarding institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, The Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 has been amended. From now on the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) will be making decisions about teacher accreditation at all levels, including the early childhood sector.
For ECT's working in early childhood services, they are on the Educational Services Teachers Award and there are 5 Classification Levels which determines their rate of pay.
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 Teachers Award, 2010. This Award is specifically for Early Childhood Teachers employed as the ECT in their centre.
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
Writing a personal philosophy is a great way for others to read what your values and beliefs are in regard to early childhood education. The… Read More
When going for a job interview the most nerve-wracking part of it, is answering those questions that may be asked. The following article provides a… Read More
Sometimes you know that it’s time to move on from your current centre. You may have found another centre to work with, your circumstances may… Read More
The “Preschool Room” is final step for you, as a childcare professional, to prepare your group of children and their families for school and making… Read More
Progressive mealtimes are giving an opportunity for children to choose when they want to eat within a certain timeframe instead of eating at a set… Read More
Celebrating children's birthdays is important to the child and their families. It's a special occasion that focuses on the individual child and celebrates the day… Read More
When Parents are sending food from home, it's important that they understand they need to bring snacks and pack a lunch that is healthy and… Read More
The NQS mandates services to take an active role in caring for the environment and contributing to a sustainable future. According to NQS Standard 3.3,… Read More
One of the best ways to encourage children to grow a garden to develop a range of skills is to create an edible garden. An… Read More
Holistic learning gives as much importance to the emotional, social and physical growth of the...
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The following lists the sub outcomes, examples of evidence when children can achieve each sub...
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