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. ...
... impact of inclusion on children’s emotional and social well-being.
Access current research on COS and inclusion in early childhood settings
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025 Time: 1pm – 2pm Location: ...
Here’s a curated set of critical reflection questions designed to provoke deep thinking around educator-to-child ratios in early childhood settings.
Reflecting on Practice and Impact
How do our ...
... information, make decisions, and manage tasks—all within the limits of working memory. In early childhood settings, this includes:
Multitasking under pressure: Supervising, documenting, responding ...
... the depth needed to support children’s identity development and relationship-building in early childhood settings.
This template includes:
Child's Name
Date
Educator
Observation Textbox
Checkboxes ...
... Theory in Documentation, Prompts for Reflective Language, List Of Theorist Language and more.
In early childhood settings, every observation tells a story—but when grounded in developmental theory, ...
... Reading
Beyond Ratios: Why Supervision Failures Are a Safeguarding Crisis Sydney Educators Charged Over Alleged Toddler Assault Active Supervision In Early Childhood Settings Critical Reflection Questions ...
... Alleged Toddler Assault Active Supervision In Early Childhood Settings Critical Reflection Questions For Indoor and Outdoor Supervision Opinion: Should the “Under the Roof” Staffing Loophole Be Closed ...
... Are a Safeguarding Crisis Sydney Educators Charged Over Alleged Toddler Assault Active Supervision In Early Childhood Settings Critical Reflection Questions For Indoor and Outdoor Supervision Opinion: ...
... to permanent residency. – Critics warned untrained graduates could enter childcare settings simply to secure visas.
Southern Cross University’s Rebuttal
Vice-Chancellor Tyrone Carlin pushed back hard ...
... ECEC services.
Why Strong Workplace Assessment Matters
Early childhood education demands more than textbook knowledge. Students must demonstrate:
Practical skills in real-world settingsCompetence ...
