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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a range of notable changes for the way many of us live our lives. For some, a slower pace of life has been enjoyable. For others, the social restrictions and the impact of them has resulted in many challenges. Consequently this has affected the mental wellbeing of many. As […]

Working from home while educating children can be exhausting, so a little quiet time can go a long way. Thankfully quiet time also provides many benefits for children’s growth and development. While seemingly simple, quiet time for children could be a valuable strategy to incorporate into each day to provide learning opportunities for children and […]

As this year has demonstrated, life doesn’t always go according to plan. Having an element of flexibility is important to the success of any plan and that’s why flexible study options are so essential. Flexible online study is now more useful than ever. It means that learners at Practical Outcomes have been able to continue […]

When it comes to working from home with children, it’s not always smooth sailing. To keep your productivity up and stress levels down while working from home with children, we’ve compiled some essential strategies to try while you’re finding the best way to work from home with children. Be patient with yourself and children while […]

Mother’s Day won’t quite be the same in 2020, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be special. Coming up on Sunday 10 May, Mother’s Day is the perfect day to show mums how loved and appreciated they are. While we are all keeping non-essential visits to a minimum, heading to the shops isn’t ideal but […]

With COVID-19 impacting us all in many varying ways, and many continuing to adjust in an uncertain landscape, it’s ever important to stay connected and have a good network of support and resources to tap into. Thankfully, whether you have a strong direct network around you or not, there are some fantastic organisations and resources […]

Practical placement plays a crucial role in our early childhood education programs to ensure that learners gain relevant, real-life skills for an impactful career. Hence why we have created a placement journal which focuses on the essential skill of critical reflection. While practical placement involves a lot of hands-on training presenting an opportunity to develop a […]

Studying online offers an innovative, effective and supportive way of gaining qualifications without leaving the house. The opportunity to study online means that you can continue to pursue the course you are after even during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the right training provider and a few study tips, you can use this extra time at […]

With social distancing in place and schooling still online, some parents may be running out of ideas for how to keep their children entertained. That’s why we have compiled a list of simple and fun activities for children that you can try at home, in the backyard or within an early childhood centre. Home activities […]