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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traditionally native stingless bee honey was cherished, and played a significant role in rituals, art, mythology and social life. Sharing and gifting honey was important. Honey was often used for its medicinal purposes. Native stingless bee wax was used in making spears, didgeridoo mouth pieces and for sealing pots. Some Indigenous Australians put cotton or spider […]
The Backyard in a Box Native Stingless Bee Box is due for publication Thursday the 8th of March 2018. Almost 2 years in the making, our official partner, Melissa Ballantyne from Sydney Stingless Bees, has made valuable contributions to our latest education for sustainability resource. We would also like to thank all our schools who […]
