Risky Play “Are playgrounds becoming so safe, they’re dangerous?” It goes without saying keeping children safe is a core priority of our work. Many of us care so deeply about children’s safety that, without mean... Basic human needs Emotional resilience in children Fun Cup® Play advocacy Play-based learning Risky play adventure 2 Dec 2025 Blog
Pebbles, puddles, and the possibilities of nature play A commotion erupted along the bush kinder path. “Move back! It’s a leech!” Evie announced, arms stretched wide like a pint-sized superhero, holding her friends at bay as they leaned in for a closer lo... Bush kinder Cup-Filling Nature play Pedagogy STEAM connecting first nations nature pebbles puddles 27 Nov 2025 Blog
The great ‘6,7’ panic: If you’ve heard a classroom or playground suddenly erupt with an exaggerated, drawn-out “Siiixxx, Seevvvennn!”, you’ve probably wondered what on earth is going on. You might have even asked a child wh... Fun Cup® early years education six seven 11 Nov 2025 Blog
Reframing Intentionality in Early Childhood Education: Let’s talk about play. Not just any play, but purposeful, powerful play that’s full of curiosity, intention, and child-led exploration. The updated EYLF v2.0 (Australian Government Department of Educa... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Culturally safe programs Intentional teaching Neuroscience Play-based learning executive functions 7 Oct 2025 Blog
Barefoot isn’t just for Babies In early childhood, barefoot play is often celebrated. But in School Age Care (SAC), shoes are frequently the default - kept on from the classroom to the OSHC space. What if we paused and asked: what ... Barefoot Children's autonomy Children's development Children's wellbeing Nature play OSHC, OOSH & SAC Sensory experiences 9 Sep 2025 Blog
A Journey of Growth and Transformation at Nido Early School Trafalgar As education coaches and mentors, we get to witness some incredible transformations in early years services across Australia. But every now and then, a service embeds itself in our hearts. We don’t ju... Childhood advocacy Coaching & mentoring Educational Leader Mastery Cup® Risky play Say what you see School readiness The Phoenix Cups® Framework 28 May 2025 Blog
The Power of Physical Activity in Supporting Healing through Trauma Trauma can deeply impact children, affecting how they think, feel, and interact with others. Research suggests that about 5% of children will experience trauma before they turn 18. Symptoms can range ... Children's health Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Mind-body connection Neuroscience Physicality Sensory development Social and emotional learning Trauma informed practice Wellbeing and exercise 22 Sep 2024 Blog
What Goes Into an Educational Leadership Toolkit? Download this Article Please subscribe to our mailing list below to download a printable copy of this article: Full Name * Email * Mobile * Campaign Blog Articles Referring Article * What Goes Into an... Coaching & mentoring Critical reflection Educational Leader Educator resources Mastery Cup® Neuroscience Pedagogy Positive psychology Professional development Recommended resources Strength-based practice The Phoenix Cups® Framework 18 Jul 2024 Blog
The New and Improved EYLF 2.0 + MTOP 2.0 Introducing the new and improved Early Years Learning Framework and the My Time Our Place 2022! Or EYLF 2.0 and MTOP 2.0 for short. A guest blog from Gaby Flavin - Sticks and Stones Education This is ... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Educational Leader Educator resources National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) OSHC, OOSH & SAC Pedagogy Planning & programming 30 Jun 2023 Blog
Surviving the staffing crisis Written by Mim Brown, Phoenix Support for Educators Agency, love, self-care and a challenge to qualification mandates. We talk to six sector leaders about staff recruitment and retention and their res... COVID-19 Childcare sector challenges Educational Leader Educator advocacy Educator wellbeing National Quality Standard (NQS) Pedagogy School readiness 8 May 2023
Angry about 'under the roof ratio'? You're doing it wrong If you cringe when the words 'Under the roof' are uttered, then chances are you’re doing it wrong. The Australian National Quality Framework (NQF) brought with it ratios intended to improve outcomes f... Child safety Child supervision guidelines Compliance ECEC regulations National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Under the roof ratio 31 Aug 2021
Educators - Know your Stuff Four things that Educators who know how to exceed do that Educators working towards the National Quality Standard don’t. I have noticed something interesting… the difference in the practice of service... Aboriginal perspectives Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Behaviour charts Critical reflection Educational Leader Educator ethics National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Pedagogy Planning & programming Professional development Risk assessment 31 Jul 2021