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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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!