... 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 ...
... misconduct in childcare settings make it clear: we cannot afford to ignore this.
A System That Can Be Gamed
The cheating scandal reveals a deeper systemic flaw. The pathway to becoming an early childhood ...
... ratios. Let’s start protecting children.
Further Reading
Sydney Educators Charged Over Alleged Toddler Assault Active Supervision In Early Childhood Settings Critical Reflection Questions For Indoor ...
Across Australia, regulated staffing ratios aim to safeguard children in early learning settings. However, a growing number of incidents reveal that meeting these minimum requirements on paper doesn’t ...
... settings, your words should be simple, emotionally attuned, and grounded in safety and connection. Here’s a curated set of emotionally intelligent phrases you can use during de-escalation, drawn from trauma-informed ...
In early childhood settings, food safety isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a daily responsibility tied to children’s wellbeing. Whether you're preparing snacks, managing mealtimes, or supporting nutrition ...
Father’s Day offers a chance to celebrate love, care, and connection—but for children without fathers, it can also be a sensitive time. In early childhood settings, educators have a responsibility to ensure ...
As national reforms tighten mobile phone use in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia, educators are asking, "Why not apply similar protections in primary and secondary schools?" ...
A: In early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings across Australia, mobile phone use by educators is now subject to strict national reforms aimed at safeguarding children’s well-being and ensuring ...
Using blurbs with wall displays in early childhood settings offers a powerful blend of pedagogical value, family engagement, and professional reflection. The following provides blurbs for a variety of ...
... settings.
Key Measures Introduced
CCTV Trial: A $21 million initiative will install surveillance cameras in 300 small and medium-sized childcare centres.
National Staff Register: A centralized ...
... at all times
Supporting national efforts to reduce exposure to harmful substances in early childhood settings
Upholding the principles of the National Quality Standard (NQS), particularly Quality Area ...
... to bolster child protection standards and reduce risks of abuse or neglect in early learning settings.
While the reforms have been welcomed for their focus on safety, some experts have raised concerns ...
Here's a comprehensive, sector-responsive policy and procedure framework for the safe use of digital technologies—including CCTV—tailored for early childhood education settings. It balances child safety, ...
