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Cor26

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12 years ago

14 month old hates having nappy changed

Category: Behaviour & Classroom Management

I had a child who was terrified of the change table. Ask mum if she uses one? It could be the height thats the issue as well. To settle the child I had I would sing songs and reassure her "I...

Behaviour & Classroom Management
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12 years ago

Settling A Child During Drop Off

Category: Behaviour & Classroom Management

I agree with Lorina. Quick in and out drop offs work best. Parents who linger really make it harder for the child and the staff. It does take a while for some children to settle in and the o...

Behaviour & Classroom Management
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12 years ago

Gaining employment in Child Care with own kids

Category: Workplace & Employment

It does depend on the centre. My son attends my centre and I had to sign a form stating I wouldn't favour him over other children, which is only fair. I'm not allowed to be the lead educator...

Workplace & Employment
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12 years ago

How much do you get paid in Childcare? Open Discussion on Childcare Wages....

Category: Workplace & Employment

I have worked in child care for 6 years. Second year Diploma qualified and a senior educator, Ed Leader, 2IC and I get paid 23.96 an hour...

Workplace & Employment
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12 years ago

Goodstart Training college

Category: Student General Q&A

I had alot of issues training through them. My first trainer was wonderful but she got promoted so I had different new ones and they were... in blunt terms... useless.

Student General Q&A
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12 years ago

Portfolios In Childcare - Open Discussion

Category: Programming & Curriculum

Hey all! I personally love portfolios as both an educator and mother. I use display folders for the children's portfolios as this saves me time from having to glue everything in, so I can pr...

Programming & Curriculum
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12 years ago

Personal Critical Reflections

Category: Programming & Curriculum

Thanks for these questions. I have just been made EL and need to help get all the educators I work with reflecting effectively. These will help heaps!

Programming & Curriculum
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