In early childhood education, minimum ratios is one of the most insidious drivers of burnout across the sector. When minimum standards become maximum limits, educators are expected to absorb overwhelming cognitive and emotional loads while maintaining composure, care, and compliance. The result? Chronic stress, professional dissonance, and rising attrition. Ratios don’t just affect supervision—they shape every moment of decision-making, relational engagement, and safeguarding. The following article provides research on the effect of ratios on educators.
The following article provides a list of 25 creative team project ideas designed to engage early childhood educators in a meaningful, hands-on way.
A: Dealing with negative behaviors such as passive aggressiveness, negativity, gossiping, cliques, favoritism, and a lack of motivation within an educator team is a challenging yet critical leadership task. These behaviours not only disrupt team cohesion but can also trickle down and impact the learning environment provided for the children. Drawing on experiences shared within the Educational Leaders and EYLF/NQS support groups, here are some strategies and points to consider:
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