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Family Day Care educators open their homes to children, balancing care, learning, and hygiene in a smaller, more personal environment than centres. With the release of the Biological Hazards...
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Early childhood centres across Australia enforce strict no-phone and no-smartwatch policies to safeguard children. Educators are reminded daily that even the smallest device could compromise...
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On 3 March 2026, Safe Work Australia released the Biological Hazards Code of Practice. For the first time, early childhood settings, is explicitly recognised as a workplace exposed to predic...
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Gardening is more than a pastime; it’s a pedagogical tool that supports children’s development across multiple learning outcomes. For educators, introducing simple vegetables into the progra...
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In OOSH services, educators are constantly looking for ways to balance energy, encourage wellbeing, and create calm transitions for children after a busy school day. Yoga in OOSH offers a si...
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Reward systems in OOSH settings can be a fun and engaging way to encourage positive behaviours, build community, and motivate children. Whether it’s a prize box filled with small treasures,...
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In OOSH services, educators often support children with diverse abilities and needs. Some children may require additional accommodations, such as extra time to join activities, flexibility d...
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Quality Area 1 is the heart of the National Quality Standard. It reminds us that compliance is not about ticking boxes, but about showing how children’s voices, interests, and learning journ...
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Capturing children’s voices is more than a compliance requirement; it’s about honouring their perspectives, embedding agency into curriculum, and strengthening partnerships with families. He...
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Toxic environments in early learning services can manifest as gossip, micromanagement, inconsistent policies, emotional invalidation, or even bullying. These psychosocial hazards are not jus...
