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Achieving Work Study Balance in Early Childhood Education
Embarking on a course career in early childhood education is an exciting journey, but it often requires balancing work, study and personal life commit...
Read MoreConnecting with Nature in Early Childhood Education
Nature is one of the best places for kids to spark curiosity and connection, but it doesn’t have to mean taking them out into the wilderness. Any na...
Read MoreNeurodiverse Friendly Environment in Child Care
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of differences in the way our brains process information and our behavioural traits. When ...
Read MoreAchieve National Quality Standard excellence despite COVID restrictions
From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, early childhood education services have been fast and meticulous in the way they responded. Immediately, early learning centres and educators took action making vital changes to the way they operate when faced with restrictions and lockdowns. Deemed by the Government as an essential service early in the pandemic, […]
Read MoreEquipping educators to support children in ever-changing environments
The COVID-19 virus and subsequent pandemic has resulted in a new and seemingly ever-changing way of life in a bid to protect people’s health and safety and prevent healthcare systems from being overrun. Since early 2020 this has meant facing varying levels of restrictions on the way we go about our day-to-day lives including work […]
Read MoreMake a smart career choice working in early childhood education
A lot goes into making the right choice that will hopefully lead to choosing a career that is a good fit. We all want to find that dream career that doesn’t feel like work at all, but when you’re exploring career options it can be difficult to know which is right for you. To make […]
Read MoreLifting staff morale in your workplace
Life can be challenging at times, and perhaps for many the last 18 months have been particularly difficult. The pandemic has resulted in many changes to life and a general sense of uncertainty which has impacted productivity, mental wellbeing and even job satisfaction. While those who are employed feel grateful to be a part of […]
Read MoreFeeling SAD? It could be Seasonal Affective Disorder
It’s very common to have a favourite season in the year. Summer’s long, sunny days are very popular. Spring brings blossoming flowers, while autumn is full of incredible colours. Some people prefer winter weather to get cosy indoors and listen to the rain. On top of seasonal preferences, for some of us the seasons can […]
Read MoreIdeas for those in lockdown with young children
Life as we know it has changed for many due to the evolving pandemic. For many, new restrictions and lockdowns are in place and with them a host of challenges to navigate. While lockdowns are challenging for everyone, getting through lockdown while juggling parenting, work, study and/or remote leaning, can be extremely tough. Managing lockdown […]
Read MoreWhat an early childhood educator role really involves
You like spending time with children, you are always happy when you’re around them and you enjoy teaching new things — a career in early childhood education feels like it would be a perfect fit. But what else does it mean to be an early childhood educator? As well as having fun with children, a […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update – Continuing to support your learning journey
This communication is to provide our learners with an update on Practical Outcomes’ plan for managing your learning journey now and in the months ahead with relation to any impacts from coronavirus (COVID-19). We are all certainly in a constantly changing landscape and appreciate this will impact people in varying ways. We believe, now more […]
Read MoreFinding a high quality online course
Before you start getting overwhelmed scrolling through online course options, it’s good to take the time to really understand what is involved with an online course and what you should expect from your studies. You know you need to get the necessary qualifications to pursue your chosen career path, but which online course will be […]
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