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Shaping the futures of young children is a responsibility early childhood educators take seriously. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room for fun and laughs too! While some may say ‘never work with children or animals’ we disagree wholeheartedly. A career spent with children means there is never a dull moment — and there are […]

The importance of early childhood educators providing children with a strong foundation for life cannot be overstated. During these critical years of development, children acquire essential skills such as communication, critical thinking, creativity, and socialisation. Skills for life! By fostering a love of learning, promoting playfulness, and nurturing growth, educators enable children to lay the […]

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 […]

Working in the early childhood education and care sector can provide many rewarding career paths for individuals looking to make positive  impacts in the lives of children during their most crucial years of growth and development. At Practical Outcomes we understand the importance of quality training and education and that’s why our trainers are dedicated […]

While working in early childhood education can involve lots of fun caring for and engaging with children, the reality of life as an educator goes far beyond playing in the sandpit. As an early childhood educator, you provide essential caregiving and play-based learning experiences for children during a critical time of development. The first five […]

Intelligence is a quality that is highly sought after in people, and in today’s society it is now known to extend beyond a person’s ability to solve complex mathematics problems, use a large vocabulary or achieve high marks in school. In fact, it is generally agreed that there are many types of intelligence, covering a […]

Soft skills are often regarded as integral for workplace success, with many early childhood education employers considering them just as important as hard skills. The combination of emotional intelligence, personal attributes like patience and responsibility, as well as communication and social skills, are examples of soft skills which can equip you to thrive in the […]

Careers in early childhood education can be rewarding, diverse and fun. The impact you have on young people can transform their lives and enrich yours, and the industry itself continues to grow and thrive too. And there are a few top qualities that can help you thrive as an early childhood educator. Government legislation such […]

Everyone has that special interest in life or a subject they are passionate about. For the team at Practical Outcomes, early childhood education is what we live and breathe — which is why child care training is our speciality and our passion.    It’s our commitment to early childhood education and those working towards early childhood education jobs that drives us to continually deliver the very best early […]