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Finding new and engaging ways to nurture children’s development is part of the role of an early childhood educator. Working in child care you get to explore how you can show children new experiences and enhance their learning, imagination or skills in the process. Cooking with children is an excellent way to do this. It’s […]

Child CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation for children, can make all the difference to saving a child’s life in an emergency situation. It’s a critical component of any first aid course and something that everyone working in childcare should be trained in. CPR works by feeding oxygen to children (or adults) in emergency situations – such […]

Anaphylaxis — it’s a word that sends shivers down thousands of parents’ spines, not to mention child care workers who recognise the threat this major allergic reaction causes, particularly in children. Every year, thousands of Australian children and adults are hospitalised for anaphylaxis, often a result of food allergies. In fact, according to the ABC, […]

Sleep is one of the essential building blocks for developing children. It allows the body to rest and rejuvenate. Sleep is also needed to assist children’s immune systems and brain function. Safe sleep in childcare is essential knowledge. The amount of sleep needed varies from child to child, but as a child care worker many of the […]

With allergies in early childhood increasing over recent years, it is important for child care workers or those looking to study child care to know what to look for. Allergies are most commonly an immune response to factors within the surrounding environment that are usually harmless – for example, dust, insects, pollen, animals and food. […]

Allowing children the opportunity to have a variety of experiences through play-based learning is the best way for them to learn and grow. We all know playing outside benefits children. Play-based learning is the approach within the majority of Australian child care centres, offering children this essential free play time. Taking children’s play outside provides children […]

    Working in childcare means you’ll more than likely come across children who are unwell from time to time, but a little knowledge can go a long way. Learn how to identify an illness and find out the right steps to take care of the child – and how to prevent germs from spreading. […]

With tablets and televisions in almost every home and learning space, children don’t play outside as much as they used to. While tablets and televisions certainly have a place, outdoor play is an essential element of children’s physical and social development. Getting outside can benefit children’s wellbeing, not to mention be part of making some […]

Enhancing your industry knowledge and skills is always a good thing. And it’s even better when you discover training tax deductions! Did you know you could potentially claim your next course at tax time? Enrol in a course that is relevant to your work before June 30 and it can count as a work-related expense. […]