How one centre achieved excellence rating with the Backyard in a Box resources The dream of owning a childcare centre was hard fought but also very rewarding. As many peaks as I have had, so too have there been an equal number of pits. The deepest of these pits was transitioning from childcare into education […]

Sustainability Training in a Box
TOOLS FOR TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY
WHAT IS BACKYARD IN A BOX?
With over 170 learning experiences and extensions mapped to the EYLF, BBB and NQF, we strive to connect educators and students with the common goal – to learn and practice sustainability.
Our program assists with:
- Building sustainability capacity in staff, families and communities
- Classroom programming
- Observations and reporting for children
- Family and community engagement
- Developing centre Policies and Procedures
- Redefining Daily Routines
- Staff orientation and induction
Sustainability resources & equipment delivered to your door.
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FROM THE BLOG
Tips to surviving Assessment and Rating
Here are some simple actions that will help you breeze through Assessment and Rating. Like most things in life, the more organised and prepared you are the better. Keep your Quality Improvement Plan up to date This is key to a smooth Assessment and Rating experience. Sure, day-to-day is crazy busy in centres but prioritising […]
10 Sustainability Hacks for Educators
Do you want fast, efficient ways to meet compliance with sustainability? The bad news is there is no fast way. The good news is there are hacks and these have been developed in the Backyard in a Box series. What is a Hack? A hack is described as a quick job, that produces what is […]
Get involved at home
Recognising the value of continuity for children, families and educators, Backyard In A Box has Community Resources and School Readiness Resources, in all 7 modules, available for purchase by families and community organisations.
We have special Backyard In A Box resources just for parents.