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OOSH Educators Day 2025

To the OSHC, OOSH & SAC educators who hold space in the margins...before school, after school and in-between. This is your day. But truly, every day you deserve recognition. You do more than supervise...

Advocacy Educator appreciation OSHC, OOSH & SAC

23 Jul 2025

The Day Taylor Swift Came To Kinder

It was book week. Sophie enters the room in super star style, sprouting her bedazzling sparkly dress, her sequined handbag, tiara and… plastic pink heels. “ Hi everyone! Sophie is not here today, I’m ...

Book week Child-led learning Children's autonomy Experiential Learning Freedom Cup Interaction ratio Positive interactions The Phoenix Cups Framework

14 Jun 2025

It is OK to be Angry – Why Anger doesn’t belong in the ‘Red Zone’

Anger is often misunderstood, particularly anger in children. Many adults perceive anger as a negative emotion that must be suppressed or avoided. However, modern research in psychology and neuroscien...

Angry children Basic human needs Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's development Children's emotional wellbeing Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Emotional resilience in children Managing emotions Needs literacy Neuroscience Processing Anger Processing Emotions Tantrums Understanding Emotions

8 Jun 2025

Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking

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Basic human needs Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Connecting with children Connection Cup Connection Plan Connection Seeking Self-worth and belonging attention seeking

26 Feb 2025

Creating a Culture of Wellbeing

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Educator ethics Educator wellbeing Emotional resilience in children Self-worth and belonging Wellbeing workshops

25 Feb 2025 Blog

Throwing Away the Supervision Plan – Finding Effective Supervision Strategies That Work

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is at the heart of every early learning service. Active supervision stands as a fundamental strategy in this effort, going beyond simply being present an...

Active supervision Child protection Child risk assessment Child safety Child supervision guidelines Compliance Planning & programming Supervision Practices

19 Jan 2025 Blog

Crafting a culture of wellbeing as an Educational Leader

As 2025 roars into full swing, one voice from the sector is echoing loud and clear…BURN OUT! Lets not dilly dally around this point – rather face it head on and begin to employ our collective thought ...

Educational Leader Educator wellbeing Neuroscience Reflective practice in education The Phoenix Cups Framework Wellbeing workshops

30 Dec 2024 Blog

The Neurological Impact of Trauma: Strategies for Supporting Children in Early Education

Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on children’s neurological, emotional, and social development. For educators, understanding these impacts is vital for creating environments where children...

Child safety Children's wellbeing Emotional regulation in children Emotional resilience in children Social and Emotional Learning Trauma informed practice Trauma-Informed Care

27 Nov 2024 Blog

Unlocking the Power of Critical Reflection

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily grind as educators, the concept of critical reflection often remains blurred. You may ask, what exactly is it? And more importantly, how can we seamlessly int...

Critical reflection Planning & programming Reflection in-action and on-action Reflective journaling Reflective journals Reflective practice Reflective practice in education Reflective practice in teaching Reflective teaching practices Strength-based reflection collaborative reflection journals

16 Sep 2024 Blog

Child Safety: A Collective Responsibility

As a community, historically we have fallen short in our duty to protect our children. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in 2017 illuminated this stark reality an...

Assessment and rating Authorised officer Child protection Child safety Child supervision guidelines Compliance National Quality Standard

4 Sep 2024 Blog

Heartfelt Learning

Early childhood educators and teachers play a pivotal role in celebrating and integrating the rich, ancient culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into early childhood curriculums. W...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Baul, Dulgo, Dunngunn Cultural inclusion

8 Aug 2024 Blog

What Goes Into an Educational Leadership Toolkit?

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Coaching & mentoring Critical reflection Educational Leader Educator resources Neuroscience Podcast Professional development Recommended Resources Reflective practice Strength-based practice Webinar

18 Jul 2024

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