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Working with children in a variety of education and care settings is a rewarding and challenging role. It also comes with the responsibility of caring for and protecting a number of children in your care. CPR in schools and any other settings is an essential skill for carers and teachers. There are many situations in […]

When you undertake first aid training, you will learn a range of first aid procedures that can be used to provide assistance to a person in need. In some instances, these procedures can save lives. Gaining proper training of how to apply first aid is vital — if you’re not performing first aid correctly there […]

First aid refresher courses don’t need to be an inconvenience or a drag. For example, with our online learning portal, you can do roughly half of your first aid course online! If you’re due for a basic first aid course, CPR renewal or it’s time for a first aid refresher, training with Practical Outcomes is […]

You have heard of it and understand that it’s important, but what is first aid, who uses it and what’s involved? Firstly, everyone can use first aid and it could enable you to save someone’s life. So what is first aid? More than just knowing how to use a first aid kit (which is also […]

Working in child care you come across many little boys who love dolls and dancing and little girls who enjoy trucks or want to be builders. Celebrate International Women’s Day in childcare by supporting gender equality. Empowering children to be whoever they want to be regardless of their gender is a valuable part of your […]

Things NOT to say in your next job interview. Here is our child care job interview tips. Job interviews are exciting to get, but can be nerve-racking when the day comes! These child care job interview tips are all about what you should NOT say, even when the nerves kick in. Read through them so […]

Essential ways to prepare for your child care job interview It’s no secret that job interviews can make even the most confident person feel nervous. If you want to have the best chance of success at your next child care job interview, there are a few things you can do to prepare. Know what you’re […]

You’ve got the qualifications, now it’s time to find a position in the industry. While you should be feeling job-ready, even the thought of writing a resume can be daunting. We’ve got some resume tips that can help. The hardest parts seem to be getting started and then feeling satisfied with what you’ve put together. […]

Being SunSmart in child care As a child care professional, children’s health is at the top of your priority list. In summer, we need to be extra vigilant about children’s sun exposure, but being SunSmart in child care doesn’t have to be a challenge. To ensure every educator is across the best ways to protect […]