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 […]
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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 […]
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By Kiri
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In Community Sustainability, Education for Sustainability, Learning Experiences, Social Impact
Come and see us at the Raising Happy Kids: Education Expo
Held at the Southport Community Centre on the Gold Coast, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of September 2017. Get your free pass to the Raising Happy Kids: Nurture Your Child’s Education Expo with our promo code! The Education Expo will showcase experts in the field of education, including home education, mainstream schooling, alternative schooling, resources […]
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By Kiri
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In Assessment and Rating, Community Sustainability, Education for Sustainability, Professional Development
6 pieces of sustainability evidence you must have for assessment and rating
Tokenistic ‘random acts of sustainability kindness’ are quickly exposed. Evidence must be authentic in order to manage, track and prove sustainability during assessment and rating visits. So what are the 6 key pieces of evidence you should provide for assessment and rating in quality area 3: physical environment? Visual transparency – create action plans, educational […]
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By Kiri
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In Education for Sustainability, funding, Living Skills, Sustainability at Home, Uncategorized
Essential Oils and Kids
Everyone wants to be healthy, but more importantly, everyone wants to feel good. Over the past few years I’ve been exploring the world of essential oils and the top 5 ailments when working with children. Skin abrasions Myrrh Yes this is the oil that one of the three wise men gifted to baby Jesus. This […]