So today was a very stressful day at work, we only had two permanent educators in our 2-3 room (diploma + me a trainee) we then had a new trainee (it was her third day) and then two casuals (one of which ...
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I am seriously considering starting my own FDC over the coming 6months(ish). I’ve worked in centres for pretty much whole 10 year career. I absolutely love working with children and ...
... and no OOSH. All other services are at least 30 minutes' drive away.
I think there is - or would be - demand for an OOSH service, and I'm thinking about whether I could open one.
With a young child ...
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An indigenous child has recently started at my centre in my room, and our reconciliation staff member is really pushing me to have a chat with mum regarding how we can support them culturally, ...
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My questions are in regards to kindergarten both 3 & 4 year old, I have only ever experienced a kinder program as a set time session with before and after kinder care if required, session ...
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I have recently gone back to work, starting out part time at a lovely centre I did my placement in. I am new to early childhood though I have experience with primary teaching before I ...
If a child's family has ticked for no photos or media to be shared is it still possible to use their photos for RPL purposes given their faces, names, first and last as well as birthdays etc are all blacked ...
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I've had a question I'm having a bit of trouble with for my first assignment.
The question is:
Name and describe the 5 key components of the NQF (I've looked on the forum and have only ...
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I used to work for HAYS and was sent for one shift at a KU center which I loved. I later interviewd for a KU OOSH permanent position and got the job but ended up turning it down because ...
For the past few months, I’ve been dealing with this parent (Dad) that always got something to say and complain even if we staffs always do our best.
Things such as ‘oh why is my son crying’ ‘he’s ...
Hi, I am having trouble with a question. I have submitted but have been given it back as it is incorrect.
Q) Record a conversation you would have with Erica recording what questions you would ask and ...
Ive been diploma qualified for about 7 years and in that time in my centre have slowly accumulated a bunch of additional tasks simply because im theone most able to do them. Before i career transitioned ...
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I recently started a casual job at a Long Daycare Centre. As a casual I float between classrooms etc.
I have a 3 month grace period in which I must start a course to qualify for the position. ...
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I just wanted to confirm if there has been an update from the Wages stated on Aussie Childcare Network as the only 1 i can find on here is from Jan this year, however it seems to be updated on Fair ...
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I recently started a new job as an ECT in a long daycare centre (Bachelor of Early Childhood Education). I share the role as an ECT only working part time. Not all children in my room are of kindy ...
Hi, I have been struggling since things happened and I really think I will be fired cause of this trouble. I am in Ontario, Canada. It happened this afternoon, and I was working in the Before and After ...
I am currently room leader for the nursery and it’s only me and another educator carrying for it. Sometimes the toddlers need help in their room because they’re under ratio so it’s either me or the other ...
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You are in charge of a group of three (3) to four (4) year old children in the outdoor play area when one of the children kicks his ball over the fence. He starts crying and tells you his ...
Hey everyone, just wanting some clarification on something that has been eating my brain. I’m just new to childcare, I am currently studying my certificate 3 whilst working in a centre, I’ve been at said ...