Open-ended play activities are all about freedom, exploration, and creativity—especially powerful in early childhood settings where babies and toddlers are discovering the world through their senses and ...
... will be monitored through internal audits and quality assessments
Further Reading
Policies And Procedures In Early Childhood Services Policy Development In Early Childhood Settings How To Get Ready ...
... for the structural and social differences they will encounter in school settings?
What role do transition statements play in supporting continuity of learning, and how can we improve their use?
Equity ...
... mapping tool in AITSL’s publication.
How To Use The AITSL Mapping Tool For School Readiness
To use the AITSL Mapping Tool for strengthening school readiness in early childhood settings, here’s a strategic ...
... that mirrors Australia's emphasis on family partnerships and community engagement in early learning settings.
Services in Australia could adapt these tools to enhance staff training, parent workshops, ...
In many early childhood settings, art activities have unintentionally become routine tasks—structured, time-bound, and educator-led. Children are often called one by one to complete pre-set crafts, given ...
Here’s a comprehensive Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy tailored for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia, aligned with the latest 2025 legislative reforms and National Quality ...
... with themed experiments developed by Little Scientists, using everyday materials found at home or in early learning settings. These activities are designed to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a ...
... required in early childhood settings.
Distraction-Free Environments: Removing phones helps ensure educators remain fully present, responsive, and engaged with children’s learning and wellbeing. ...
... Standard (NQS)—without compromising identity or connection.
In some settings, tensions can arise when educators speak in their home language during work hours—especially if others feel excluded or ...
Here’s a roundup of 20 super simple science experiments for toddlers in early learning settings. These activities are sensory-rich, safe, and designed to spark curiosity while introducing foundational ...
... tables as per your service’s schedule
Daily Cleaning Duties Required in Childcare Centres
Maintaining a safe, hygienic environment in childcare settings hinges on consistent daily cleaning. Below ...
... storytelling, and joyful exploration. These foundational abilities must be nurtured before formal reading instruction begins.
In early learning settings, this aligns directly with the Early Years Learning ...
... early childhood education and care settings.
This panel presentation will share insights from AERO's recently published discussion paper, Play-based learning with intentionality, and highlight evidence-based ...
Child wellbeing. It’s a phrase we use daily—but how often do we pause to ask, what does it actually mean here, in this room, for this child? Early childhood settings are shaped by diverse pedagogies, cultural ...
In many early childhood settings, we celebrate children's creativity, imagination, and emotional expression—until gendered assumptions silently step in. A boy cradling a doll may still prompt side glances, ...
... supervision standards that allow loopholes in high-risk settings
Inadequate accountability measures for alleged misconduct
Regulatory lag between incidents and policy response
Failure to consult ...
... are visible here?”
Continuity of Learning & Transitions
Support smooth shifts across settings or routines.
“Did this transition feel safe and empowering for the child?”
Assessment And Evaluation For ...
... for misconduct may continue to operate across settings without oversight.
“Until the register is expanded, people with red flags will still be able to move freely between untracked centres, undermining ...
In the wake of devastating safeguarding failures, the Albanese Government has introduced legislation granting federal authorities new powers to respond to serious breaches in early childhood settings. ...
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