Tag: oosh

16 Feb 2026 5 min read

Are You Gay? Handling Challenging Questions From Children in OSHC Services

Childcare Articles

Working in OSHC means being prepared for the unexpected. Children are naturally curious, and sometimes their questions can feel confronting—especially when asked in front of peers. One educator recently shared an experience where...

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16 Feb 2026 4 min read

Sparking Curiosity: Affordable & Challenging Science Experiments in OSHC

Teaching Children

Children thrive when they can do—exploring, tinkering, and experimenting. Science activities in OSHC settings not only engage curious minds but also build teamwork, problem‑solving, and resilience. Best of all, many experiments ca...

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16 Feb 2026 3 min read

Managing Inappropriate Language in OSHC Settings

Child Behaviour

In OSHC, language plays a powerful role in shaping the culture of the environment. Inappropriate language and swearing can undermine respect, safety, and inclusivity. Educators often face the challenge of balancing children’s free...

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3 Jan 2025 9 min read

Documenting For OOSH Services

Childcare Programming

Documenting for Out of School Hours (OOSH) services can be quite a task, but it's essential for ensuring quality care and learning experiences for children. The following article provides information on Documenting The Program For...

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6 Feb 2024

Sending Smiles

Forms and Checklists

This template is for children and Educators to send smiles to one another.

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17 Oct 2022 9 min read

Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviour In OOSH Services

Child Behaviour

The years between five and twelve are a time brimming with activity for children – they are developing close friendships, getting stronger in body and mind as well as widening their circle of hobbies and interests. While all this...

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19 Jul 2022 2 min read

Celebrate OOSH Educators Day On Wednesday 27th July

Childcare Events

National Out of School Hour Care Educators Day is the annual National day to celebrate and recognise the important role Educators play in the lives of children.

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12 May 2022

Would You Rather Flashcards

Classroom Management

The Would You Rather Flashcards are funny and silly questions that can be asked to children. They can be used as ice breakers, brain breaks and to get to know the children a little better. These questions are to help children begi...

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20 Jan 2022

OOSH Star Program

Curriculum Plans

This template is for a weekly program for OOSH Services. 

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14 Jan 2022

MTOP Main Outcomes Posters

Classroom Management

The MTOP Main Outcome Posters includes each of the main outcomes of the My Time Our Place framework for oosh services. These can be used as a display around the room to show how children achieve each outcome.

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1 Jun 2020

Vacation Care Program

Curriculum Plans

This template is for OOSH Services to list all activities, incursions and excursions during Vacation Care. 

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23 May 2020 5 min read

MTOP Learning Outcome 2: Children Are Connected With And Contribute To Their World

Childcare Programming

The following lists the sub outcomes, examples of evidence when children can achieve each sub outcome and how educators can promote and help children to achieve MTOP Learning Outcome 2: Children Are Connected With And Contribute T...

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15 Nov 2018

Free Online Professional Learning For OSHC Providers On NQF Requirements

Childcare News

For Educators and Providers of OSHC Services, the Department of Education has partnered with the Early Childhood Australia to develop free online professional learning customised to meet the needs of NSW OSHC services.

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