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Appsessment 1.10 Now Available. It includes - New App Settings, Disable Notification Emails, Upload Custom Educator Avatars, Change Profile Types, Filter Unpublished Documentation and more. We have updated Appsessment with new features and as per user requests, Notification emails can now be disabled for parents and educators. We have also added a new "App Setting" page in Admin Panel which…

On Tuesday 31st October, it is Halloween. Halloween is dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. For children, it could be a reason to dress up in a fancy dress costume or as their favorite character from a movie or a book. The Halloween Learning Story Template can be added to a child's…

The Diwali Fireworks Portfolio template enables educators to share their Diwali celebrations that take place within their setting. This template then can be added to the child's portfolio. From 18-19th October 2017 we celebrate Diwali. Diwali is a celebration of light in India and it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs and Newar Buddhists to mark different historical events…

The Photo Blossoms observation template can be used as a a method of recording a child engaged in an activity. An effective way to capture a child's learning. It's often not necessary to write as much detail for their written part. A series of photos can show the development of a child or changes in their play or skills over…

Appsessment version 1.9 is now released with a new "Reports" feature. Following our user's requests, we have now added this main feature to Appsessment that gives you the ability to create Reports. We have developed a very comprehensive reporting feature in Appsessment that you can use to get a summary of various information in your Centre's App. Below is the…

As educators, we need to incorporate cultural celebrations within the setting in a sensitive and respectful manner by avoiding cultural tokenism - which is the act of making a small minimal effort towards something.

The Educator Reflections template can be used to reflect on everyday situations, issues, and concerns that may arise from work practices. Reflections are an ongoing occurrence that enables educators to think honestly about professional practice and ideas. It challenges you to take a step back to analyse your personal experiences to enhance learning and speculate upon the future and act.…

When working while pregnant, both parents are entitled to maternity and parental leave and this applies to all employees in Australia. It can be taken when you give birth, spouse/defacto partner give birth or adopting a child under 16 years of age. The information in this article provides details on maternity and parental paid and unpaid leave entitlements for full…