An employment contract is an agreement between you and your employer. It might set out your pay, duties, how many hours you’ll work. It sets out the terms and conditions of your employment.
The Educator To Child Ratio Calculator calculates the minimum number of educators and ECT requirements, in a centre-based service must have based on a given number of children at any point in time and the age mix.
With so many course providers available to choose from when you're looking to study a qualification in early childhood education and care it's important to find a course provider that suits your lifestyle and your study needs.
During the day when the children are actively engaged in their learning experiences, there may be times when you need to gain their attention to convey what's happening next.
Cultural competency is about having awareness, respect and understanding of the diversity around you. Cultural competence is “respecting multiple ways of knowing, seeing and living, celebrate the benefits of diversity and have an ability to understand and honour differences".
Natural materials should be an integral element of children’s play. They are easily accessible and encourage children to learn about nature, foster creativity, imagination and discovery.
Plants form the basis of many science experiments. Children can learn so much from observing the growth of plants and flowers. It's important when selecting plants for your early childhood service that they are safe and non toxic for children.
Sand and water each provides children with many learning experiences. While playing with sand, it provides children with options to shape, rake, shovel or build with the sand. Water gives the children options of splashing, pouring and mixing.
