

A: Under Regulations 101–102D, approved providers and educators must conduct risk assessments for activities that may pose risks to children’s health, safety, or well-being.
A: As the end of the preschool year approaches, preschool educators begin preparing for graduation ceremonies—complete with miniature caps, choreographed performances, and proud photo ops. While these events can be joyful and affirming, they also invite deeper reflection. Is a formal graduation truly necessary in early childhood education? Or are there more developmentally appropriate, emotionally intelligent ways to honour children’s growth? This question opens space for reimagining what transition rituals could look like—and who they’re really for.
A: There’s no fixed number of observations required from educators across all early childhood services in Australia—it depends on your service’s philosophy, policies, and the needs of the children.
A: You can show individual learning cycles in a simplified way by using visual templates and structured documentation that align with the EYLF. These tools help educators track each child’s progress without overwhelming complexity. Here are a few effective strategies.
A: It depends on children's engagement and developmental needs. Many educators recommend keeping setups for 2–4 weeks, or even up to 6 weeks, especially if children are still exploring and learning from them. The key is to observe whether the setup continues to spark interest and growth.
A: Employers must give at least 7 days’ notice for changes to rosters, including meeting times. If the meeting is compulsory, it must be paid.
A: This typically refers to opening a room or service with two educators holding Certificate III qualifications. The assumption is that the third staff member (when added) would be diploma-qualified, allowing the team to meet the 50/50 ratio requirement—which mandates that at least half of the educators must hold or be working towards a diploma-level qualification.
A: Under the National Quality Framework (NQF), every time a centre-based early childhood service is open—whether at opening, throughout the day, or at closing—there must be at least one Responsible Person physically present and on duty.
A: In terms of best practice, not every single piece requires a long, formal reflection, but each should invite at least a moment of intentional consideration.
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