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From 2026, every educator covered by the Children’s Services Award will move into a new, simplified classification structure. Instead of navigating 30 different levels, educators will transition into one of eight new Children's Services Employee (CSE) levels based on their…

A: No. There is no requirement in the National Regulations, the EYLF, or ACECQA guidance that says educators must add EYLF outcome numbers, sub‑outcomes, or codes to observations. Linking is optional, not mandatory. Documentation should support children’s learning, not overwhelm…

In early childhood education, the words we choose shape how learning is seen, valued, and shared. The EYLF gives us a powerful framework but in the rush of daily practice, it’s easy to lose confidence in linking outcomes or finding…

Provocations are not displays. They are not Pinterest‑perfect tableaus or aesthetic arrangements designed to impress adults. At their core, provocations are intentional invitations, carefully curated materials that nudge children toward exploration, questioning, and meaning‑making. When we design with purpose, we…

When children dig, pour, smear, splash, squeeze, and explore, they’re not “making a mess.” They’re building the neural architecture that supports language, self-regulation, creativity, and problem‑solving. Sensory experiences are one of the most powerful, developmentally aligned ways children make sense…

This learning experience is designed to approach the topic gently through play, storytelling, small‑world exploration, and hands‑on creativity. Rather than focusing on danger, it highlights helpers, community care, and nature’s remarkable ability to heal and regrow. The aim is to…

In early childhood education, we talk endlessly about teamwork, collaboration, and shared responsibility. But when the pressure hits, when a child is dysregulated, when an educator is overwhelmed, when the room feels like it’s tipping, the real test of teamwork…

Somewhere along the way, our sector slipped into a strange belief: if we don’t take hundreds of photos a week, we’re not doing our job. But here’s the truth that many educators whisper quietly, often only to each other: We…

A practical, sector‑savvy guide for early childhood educators on understanding, navigating, and reducing workplace gossip (“bitching”). Includes examples, reflection prompts, and strategies to protect your energy and rebuild respectful team culture. Gossip. Side comments. Whisper networks. The “Did you hear…

EYLF Outcome 1 Floorbook prompts for identity, belonging, autonomy, emotional well-being, and empathy. Includes child‑voice questions, educator reflections, group prompts, and page starters. Outcome 1 of the EYLF focuses on identity: a child’s sense of belonging, autonomy, emotional safety, and…

Support toddler identity development through choices, routines, relationships, and play. Explore practical examples that build autonomy, belonging, and emotional confidence. Toddlers develop a strong sense of identity through everyday choices, warm relationships, predictable routines, and meaningful play. When educators intentionally…

Celebrate global traditions, spark curiosity, and build cultural awareness with this beautifully designed poster set featuring Santa figures from around the world. These posters introduce children to the diverse ways different cultures celebrate the festive season through clothing, colours, names,…