The notion that educators are overworked is common in Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC). Another common theme in the education sector is a focus on staff wellbeing, as a result. But do you ever get the feeling that you’re just doing the same old stuff? Are your team getting a bit bored of the
Every fortnight, a childcare centre will give a family a ‘Statement of Entitlement’. A Statement of Entitlement is a document that outlines: By outlining all of these elements, families can have a clear understanding of what they’ve been invoiced with and why. What Providers Should Do Statements of Entitlement can only be issued after care
As you may know, the department released updates to the EYLF & MTOP learning frameworks. The ‘v2.0’ editions will be added to OWNA very soon, but in the meantime, why not download these FREE posters? What’s Changed with the EYLF? Here’s a quick rundown of the changes with the EYLF v2.0. Practices Some language changes
Do you find yourself constantly amending invoices, spending too long on admin and getting invoice queries from families? If your answer is yes – I’m going to guess that it’s based on your billing method. This guide will show you what billing methods are available, their pros and cons, and which ones you should be
You’ve probably heard Child Care Subsidy referred to as CCS. And sometimes, you might hear about the CCSS. These aren’t the same thing. CCSS stands for Child Care Subsidy System, and it is the IT system used to administer CCS payments. How Does the CCSS work? The Child Care Subsidy System (CCSS) helps parents and
As a director or approved provider, it’s normal to feel the pressure of everything being on your shoulder. It quite often is. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A new year or term is a great time to start thinking about your priorities. Are there some things you’re doing that aren’t worth your
In 2011, Early Childhood would change forever… The introduction of software into the ECEC space meant that educators finally had a way to streamline their mountain of work and reduce their daily stress. Parents also had closer access than ever before, allowing them to reduce the stress they felt from not knowing what their child
In my life before OWNA, I worked in ECEC for 10 years – 3 of them as a director. Making the switch from educator to director was a big step. And I knew it would be. But nothing could have prepared me for some of the surprises I was met with in those first few
Term 4 is coming to a close in most states. This means the Christmas period is starting, which for some service means closures, and for others is business as usual (minus the public holidays). If you’re closed at any point over the Christmas period – beyond public holidays – here are some things to think
The first day of childcare is often an exciting and nervous one for both the child and parent. Especially for first time parents where they do not have past experiences to compare to. To make this transition easier, here are a few things to keep in mind on that first day as a parent. “When