The Innovating Pedagogy report for 2019 highlights a global trend of playful learning in our education systems. Child-led play-based learning is gaining momentum and will continue to do so over the coming years, but what is it and why are we doing it? What is child-led play-based learning? Child-led play-based learning is a type of
Kheang Ly, CEO/Founder Today I want to talk about technology and why everyone in Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) needs to stay on top of it – or at least be aware of it and the changes that it brings. Don’t Get Left Behind Ideally, you don’t want to be left behind and then
It’s easy to feel like policies and procedures are something we have to do – literally speaking, that is the case under regulation 168. But why should we invest in getting better at our policies and procedures, and how do we monitor the relationship between these documents and the day-to-day activities of the service? We
In a sector where businesses spend, on average, 64% of revenue on wages, it’s important to keep on top of your expenditure. That’s not to say that you should be skimping on wages to the detriment of working conditions – it’s all about creating a more efficient workforce that isn’t overstretched or underworked. The need
The QIP is something we get asked about more than any other compliance-related issue. But the simple fact of the matter is that it differs from service to service. And what’s even more frustrating is that it differs from assessor to assessor. As software providers, we’re the first to admit that it’s not our
In the ever-growing digital world, parents and carers are given more access to their child’s day in care than ever before. But what impact does this have on families looking for a deeper connection with their ECEC service, and how do we help them get the most out of this experience?
Compliance is a huge topic in education & care. But not just in terms of ACECQA. You also need to be compliant with your Complying Written Arrangement (CWA) – I mean, it’s literally in the title… So what makes your service CWA-compliant? And what may put your subsidies in jeopardy if you don’t get it
A common topic I see on Facebook groups, forums and the like is around the setup of devices in childcare centres. Questions like: Well, fear not. We will cover all of these things and more so you can set your centre up for success. Some considerations for setting your centre up with devices for software
Family engagement is one of the most important things you should master in your childcare centre if you want to build long-lasting relationships between families, communities and educators. Not only does it help children and families, it also assists your service with word-of-mouth and compliance to the relevant frameworks and standards. What Is Family Engagement?
When we have a child, we’re responsible for their wellbeing. We do everything for them. We make sure they’re getting the best care we can give them. But, for some reason, we find it so easy to neglect our own wellbeing. Whilst we put it down to being unselfish and a good parent, is there