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NSW ECEC Recognition of Prior Learning Upgrade Initiative For Outdated Certificate 3 Qualifications

NSW ECEC Recognition of Prior Learning Upgrade Initiative For Outdated Certificate 3 Qualifications

To address new prerequisite requirements in the latest Community Services (CHC) National Training Package, the NSW department has developed a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) tool to support ECEC educators with outdated pre CHC30113 Certificate III qualifications who wish to…
EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 Now In Effect

EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 Now In Effect

From today, 01 February 2024, both EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 will now come into effect and services will have to implement the new updated frameworks.
Free Health And Development Checks For Children In NSW Early Childhood Services

Free Health And Development Checks For Children In NSW Early Childhood Services

The NSW Government is rolling out free health checks for 4-year-old children at their preschool or long day care service to make it easier for families to get health and development checks for their children.
Toddler Locked In Hot Shed, Perth Childcare Centre Fined

Toddler Locked In Hot Shed, Perth Childcare Centre Fined

A Perth early childhood service was fined $15,000 after a 2-year-old boy was locked inside the outdoor shed while looking for play equipment.
New Indigenous Lullaby Now Available On ABC Kids For Rest Time

New Indigenous Lullaby Now Available On ABC Kids For Rest Time

ABC Kids has created a new lullaby called Ninganah Lullaby to help children transition to quiet time and bedtime. This is great for Educators to use during rest time.
Melbourne Council Banned Parents From Giving Gifts To Educators For Christmas

Melbourne Council Banned Parents From Giving Gifts To Educators For Christmas

A Melbourne council's decision to ban gifts to Educators has drawn criticism from locals and parents who feel it was stealing Christmas.
Safety Report Recommends Educators Should Not Take Photos On A Phone Of Children While Working

Safety Report Recommends Educators Should Not Take Photos On A Phone Of Children While Working

According to an inquiry, Educators should not be permitted to carry a phone that may take pictures of children while working and parental consent should be required before taking any photos of children.
New Display In FDC Residence and Venue Requirements

New Display In FDC Residence and Venue Requirements

As of 01 July 2023, approved providers must ensure that certain information is visible at each FDC residence or venue in a place that is accessible to families.
ACECQA Publishes New Guidance Information On QA1 Nature Programs

ACECQA Publishes New Guidance Information On QA1 Nature Programs

There are many different natural settings where in-nature programmes might be held, including your neighbourhood park or reserve, the beach, a lake, or the woods. ACECQA has published new guidance information to guide services for the approved regulatory changes that…
All FDC Educators Must Hold and Have Completed An Approved CERT 3 Qualification Or Higher

All FDC Educators Must Hold and Have Completed An Approved CERT 3 Qualification Or Higher

As of 1 July 2023, new family day care educators must hold an approved certificate III level (or higher) qualification, FDC Educators cannot be 'actively working towards' a qualification.
Children Banned From Watching Peppa Pig Due To Poor Values

Children Banned From Watching Peppa Pig Due To Poor Values

This beloved programme, which centres around a charming but occasionally domineering small pig, Peppa and her family, has lately become the focus of online controversy.
Preschool Teacher Fired For Applying Sleep Time Patches To Children

Preschool Teacher Fired For Applying Sleep Time Patches To Children

A Californian preschool teacher has been fired after allegedly providing toddlers with mood-calming patches (Zen Patches) without getting permission from their parents.
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