The Children’s Services Award has 8 clear levels. These levels make it easier to understand where you fit, based on your experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Each level links directly to the minimum wage you’re entitled to, giving educators a straightforward career path and fairer pay structure.
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. The following article provides information on What Is Group Time, When To Have Group Time, What To Do During Group Time, Managing group Time and more.
Open ended questions cannot be responded to with one word answers such as yes or no. These types of questions enables a child to provide… Read More
During your child’s preschool years, an important milestone begins to emerge. This is the development of pre-writing skills. Pre-writing skills are used to encourage, develop… Read More
An Acknowledgment of the Country is a way of showing respect for the Traditional Owners and can be given by both non-Indigenous people and Aboriginal… Read More
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Like adults, children have to deal with their own stress in life. Moving house, starting a new school, preparing for a new sibling - these are… Read More
Playdough is such a versatile material. It provides numerous benefits to children as they manipulate it, it is safe and soothing and provides children with… Read More
Teaching children about sustainability enables them to appreciate and respect the natural environment. Early childhood services can provide meaningful hand on learning experiences in order… Read More
Recycling is an important concept that teaches children to care for the environment. It encourages children to be responsible and show a growing appreciating for… Read More
Incursions provide children with the opportunity to explore meaningful learning experiences in the comfort of their early childhood service. The following provides a directory of… Read More
Here’s a clear and practical guide for ECEC Services in NSW based on the compliance...
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The NQS mandates services to take an active role in caring for the environment and...
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