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 Recruitment in ECEC School readiness Workforce shortage solutions 8 May 2023 Blog
Why work with an education coach? Why work with an education coach or mentor? An experienced education coach or mentor, brings a unique outside perspective to your team, building trust and rapport to support professional growth. Focus... Coaching & mentoring Educator wellbeing Professional development Teacher mentoring education coach education mentor teacher support workshop facilitator 13 Apr 2023 Blog
The Loose Parts Challenge Looking to boost curiosity and creativity in your classroom? Or maybe its collaborative problem solving, sustainability or resilience you’re prioritising for the children? Whatever your focus, it may ... Child-led learning Children's development Educator resources Heuristic play Loose parts play Schematic play Sensory development Sustainability early childhood early childhood education loose parts 7 Dec 2022 Blog
A decade of dedication We turned 10 and we nearly missed it! Phoenix Support for Educators officially opened for business in June 2012 with our first workshops rolling out at community spaces across South East QLD a whole d... Coaching & mentoring Educator advocacy Professional development Team growth 14 Sep 2022 Blog
Educator Voice: Advocating Indigenous Culture My name is Violet Hildebrandt nee McGinness, and I am a proud Kungarakan, Gurindji and Ngen’giwumirri Woman, but I was born and raised in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) on Arrernte Country. As an Indigenous... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Aboriginal perspectives Cultural inclusion Educator advocacy Educator resources early childhood education 9 Aug 2022 Blog
The word ‘play’ must be seen to be equal among agendas "I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Marc and his work for many years now. Every time I hear him speak about the theory behind playwork, I get so pumped about this movement. When I read this article, the... Emotional resilience in children Play advocacy Play-based learning Unhelpful thinking styles 5 Jun 2022 Blog
Let there be light! DOWNLOAD PDF HERE: Sleep. What an intense conversation topic particularly amongst new parents, whose group gatherings often sound like this: “Who sleeps through the night? When do you transition from ... Child safety Child supervision guidelines ECEC regulations National Quality Framework (NQF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Safe sleep practices Ventilation in childcare 14 Nov 2021 Blog
Being professional in Early Childhood Education Being a member of a few Early Childhood Educator Facebook groups, I often see there is a lot of disagreement among these groups (and throughout the sector) about what being a professional in Early Chi... Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Children's behaviour Children's wellbeing Critical reflection Educator advocacy Educator ethics National Quality Framework (NQF) Play-based learning Professional development Risky play 30 Oct 2021 Blog
The day we met Jet Pack Man; A story about fun cup filling Transitions were not Jaxon’s favourite thing. In fact, he would resist every one of them. Time to go inside? Nope. Time to wash our hands? I don’t think so. Group time? Not happening. Jaxon taught his... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Child engagement Critical reflection Flow in early years Fun Cup® Group time Imaginative play Play advocacy The Phoenix Cups® Framework 29 Oct 2021 Blog
Schematic Play Written by Louise Porter, PhD, Child psychologist Compiled by Phoenix Support for Educators Pty Ltd © 2021 TYPES OF PLAY There are many types of play: 1 ※ Schematic play: in which children have a stro... Children's development Craft activities in early years Educator resources Flow in early years Music in early years Play-based learning Rotation schema Schematic play Sensory play Trajectory schema childcare parenting plaget teacher toddlers 29 Oct 2021 Blog
Behaviour Guidance from my point of view The Short Story My approach to guiding children’s behaviour comes from understanding behaviour as communication to meet human needs. I believe that once educators have a deeper understanding of this, ... Behaviour guidance Behaviour management Children's development Developmental red flags Educator ethics Inclusion support in education National Quality Framework (NQF) Play-based learning Sensory processing Strength-based practice 29 Oct 2021 Blog
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 Under the roof ratio Under the roof ratios 31 Aug 2021 Blog