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A Guide For Educational Leaders In Early Childhood Settings

A Guide For Educational Leaders In Early Childhood Settings

Congratulations! You have just been appointed the Educational Leader of the service. In the National Regulations it states “As educational leader, your role at the service to lead the development of educational programs in the service”. So, where do you…
Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures In Your Service

Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures In Your Service

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people cultures are valued and significant in Australia and it's essential for educators to help children understand the history, culture and lives of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Yearly Calendar of Environmental Events

Yearly Calendar of Environmental Events

As educators, we have an opportunity to embed sustainability practices within our services thus making children aware of their impact on the environment and ways to minimise it. It’s imperative that we play an active role to assist children and…
Key Selection Criteria when Applying for a Job

Key Selection Criteria when Applying for a Job

You’ve seen a job position that you’re interested in, you have a resume but it asks you to respond to the Key Selection Criteria. This outlines the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the job and helps employers look…
Educator to Child Ratios In Early Childhood Services

Educator to Child Ratios In Early Childhood Services

Minimum educator-to-child ratios and purposeful for services to highlight the importance of the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and for Educators to effectively supervise children within the environment.
Handling Conflicts

Handling Conflicts

Conflicts are a common part of relationships and can happen within the workplace. Each and every person has their own thoughts, ideas and perspectives and you can’t expect people to agree with each other all the time. Knowing how to…
Sustainability Practices in Childcare

Sustainability Practices in Childcare

Sustainability in early childhood education is an important part of the curriculum and should be incorporated into each and every service setting. Creating natural environments and proving natural materials in one way for sustainability to occur. This article will provide…
Breaks, Leave, Overtime and Wage Related Matters

Breaks, Leave, Overtime and Wage Related Matters

Is programming time included in your ordinary hours? Should you be paid overtime if a parent is running late to pick up a child? Staff meetings are compulsory, do you get paid?
Yearly Calendar of Cultural Celebrations

Yearly Calendar of Cultural Celebrations

As part of the children’s program it’s important to undertake cultural celebrations in acknowledging rights and traditions. This yearly calendar has a variety of monthly cultural celebrations which can be acknowledged within the program and adapted to suit the needs…
Behaviour Management Plans In Childcare

Behaviour Management Plans In Childcare

There are different types of behaviour that children can display and sometimes it can be hard to manage, especially if a child is having behavioural issues. This article will help you to develop a behaviour management plan which can be…
Group Time With Children In Childcare

Group Time With Children In Childcare

Within early childhood settings and as part of the daily routine, group time has become a teaching strategy in order to gather children together to have discussions, read stories, sing songs etc. This article will support educators in how to…
How to Start a Childcare Business

How to Start a Childcare Business

How many times while working in childcare, you may have thought of opening up your own childcare centre? Being a boss, implementing your own ideas and suggestions, running things how you see fit. It’s a great opportunity to make a…
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