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Investigation Into The Misuse Of Under The Roof Ratios In Early Childhood Services

Investigation Into The Misuse Of Under The Roof Ratios In Early Childhood Services

According to respondents to a 7.30 inquiry, a technique at early childhood services known as "under the roof"—which determines the ratio of Educators to children—is being misused.
NSW Child Protection Training Requirements

NSW Child Protection Training Requirements

In NSW, nominated supervisors, persons in day-to-day charge and family day care co-ordinators must complete a child protection course required by a Government protocol, by section 162A of the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law.
Research Indicates That Children In Early Childcare Centres Are Not Receiving Enough Nutrition

Research Indicates That Children In Early Childcare Centres Are Not Receiving Enough Nutrition

Studies reveal that young children in early childhood centres are being fed food that does not match nutritional guidelines, hungry throughout the day, and fed food that Educators themselves have brought from home.
United Workers Union Calling Educators To Shut Down The Sector On The 8th March

United Workers Union Calling Educators To Shut Down The Sector On The 8th March

United Workers Union are once again calling all Educators to shut down the sector on the 8th of March, International Women's Day due to wage issues.
NSW ECEC Recognition of Prior Learning Upgrade Initiative For Outdated Certificate 3 Qualifications

NSW ECEC Recognition of Prior Learning Upgrade Initiative For Outdated Certificate 3 Qualifications

To address new prerequisite requirements in the latest Community Services (CHC) National Training Package, the NSW department has developed a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) tool to support ECEC educators with outdated pre CHC30113 Certificate III qualifications who wish to…
EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 Now In Effect

EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 Now In Effect

From today, 01 February 2024, both EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 will now come into effect and services will have to implement the new updated frameworks.
Free Health And Development Checks For Children In NSW Early Childhood Services

Free Health And Development Checks For Children In NSW Early Childhood Services

The NSW Government is rolling out free health checks for 4-year-old children at their preschool or long day care service to make it easier for families to get health and development checks for their children.
Toddler Locked In Hot Shed, Perth Childcare Centre Fined

Toddler Locked In Hot Shed, Perth Childcare Centre Fined

A Perth early childhood service was fined $15,000 after a 2-year-old boy was locked inside the outdoor shed while looking for play equipment.
New Indigenous Lullaby Now Available On ABC Kids For Rest Time

New Indigenous Lullaby Now Available On ABC Kids For Rest Time

ABC Kids has created a new lullaby called Ninganah Lullaby to help children transition to quiet time and bedtime. This is great for Educators to use during rest time.
Melbourne Council Banned Parents From Giving Gifts To Educators For Christmas

Melbourne Council Banned Parents From Giving Gifts To Educators For Christmas

A Melbourne council's decision to ban gifts to Educators has drawn criticism from locals and parents who feel it was stealing Christmas.
Safety Report Recommends Educators Should Not Take Photos On A Phone Of Children While Working

Safety Report Recommends Educators Should Not Take Photos On A Phone Of Children While Working

According to an inquiry, Educators should not be permitted to carry a phone that may take pictures of children while working and parental consent should be required before taking any photos of children.
New Display In FDC Residence and Venue Requirements

New Display In FDC Residence and Venue Requirements

As of 01 July 2023, approved providers must ensure that certain information is visible at each FDC residence or venue in a place that is accessible to families.
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