Group 1: Working with children
WORKING WITH CHILDREN OVERVIEW and LEGAL AND ETHICS
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Start reading Chapter 1 – Complying with regulatory framework in The Big Picture textbook
Become an early childhood education and care professional
ACECQA Reflective practice
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Code of Ethics
Ethics and the Law
The Ethics of Professionalism: The art of doing what is right
Championing child rights (page 10)
Focus on Ethics: Ethical Issues – Responsibilities and Dilemmas
8 Ethical practices to consider in your childcare job
Federal legislation website
Victorian legislation website
Watch
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Legal vs Ethic
What does it mean to be ethical?
Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator
Working with Young People part 1: Your duty of care
Webinar: Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator
ACECQA – Guide to NQF
ACECQA – What is the National Standard?
Childcare worker – try it for 5
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LEARNING FRAMEWORKS
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Finish reading Chapter 1 – Complying with regulatory framework in The Big Picture textbook
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Understanding EYLF
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Guide to the National Quality Standard – Quality Area 1
How children can achieve EYLF learning outcomes
Watch
Belonging, Being, Becoming
United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child
Recognising and supporting babies and toddlers belonging, being and becoming
Review
The Big Picture Chapter 1 – End of chapter questions
Rights of the child
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
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Chapter 5 – Supporting Cultural Diversity in The Big Picture textbook
Australian parents from different cultures
Cultural Connections booklet
Embed, Enable and Strive: A Stretch reconciliation action plan for Early Childhood Australia
Australia – A national overview
Working with aboriginal people and communities – A practice resource
NAIDOC website
Overview of Australian indigenous health status 2012
Anti bias curriculum in early care and education
Teaching diversity: A place to begin
Aboriginal Cultural competence framework
Watch
Cultural Understanding
Cultural Competency Part 1 of 3
Cultural Competency Part 2 of 3
Cultural Competency Part 3 of 3
Cultural and linguistic diversity within the service
Anti-Bias curriculum
Report Writing – review before completing project
Review
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
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KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE
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Read Chapter 4 – Ensuring children’s wellbeing, health and safety in The Big Picture textbook
Common day-care bugs
SunSmart recommendations for Childcare services
Rattler – We need to talk (pg 18)
Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect
Mandatory Reporting – Victoria
Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
Protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
Staying healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services (5th Edition)
Protective practices for staff in their interactions with children and young people
Preventing injury in child care settings
Dental Health resources package for childcare professionals
Action plan for anaphylaxis
Asthma and allergy
Watch
How to give EpiPen
How to use an Accuhaler
Nursery safety is no accident
Handwashing video
Quality Area 2 – Children’s health and safety
Mental health promotion in young children
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
Review
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 8 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Chapter 2 – Working in children’s education and care services in The Big Picture textbook
Thinking about practice – Working with the EYLF
Childcare staff: Learning and Growing through professional development
Skills you need: Reflective practice
Emotional intelligence – Developing strong people skills
Create a personal development plan
10 tips for making self-evaluations meaningful
How to do a SWOT analysis
SMART goals
Feedback is a two way street
What is feedback?
Department of Education – Training and development for early childhood professionals
Watch
Emotional Intelligence in the workplace
EYLF PLP Reflecting on practice Part 1 of 4
EYLF PLP Reflecting on practice Part 2 of 4
EYLF PLP Reflecting on practice Part 3 of 4
EYLF PLP Reflecting on practice Part 4 of 4
VEYLDF Practice Principles – Reflective practice
Learning Styles
Review
The Big Picture Chapter 2 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Educators Guide
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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Group 2: Caring for children
CARING FOR CHILDREN OVERVIEW and CARING FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
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Chapter 1 – Introduction to child development in Birth to Big School textbook
Chapter 6 – Caring for babies and toddlers in The Big Picture text book
Development milestones and the EYLF and NQS
What is family inclusion?
Quality area 6: Enrolment and Orientation
Safe Sleeping
Tired signs in babies and toddlers
Breastfeeding and childcare
Creating healthy attachments to the babies in your care
ACECQA Toileting and Nappy changing principles and practices
No jab no play – immunisation enrolment toolkit
Vaccination for people working with children
Rituals and routines
Supporting babies social and emotional wellbeing
How and when to brush your toddler’s teeth
Food Safety – Allergies, choking and food handling
First steps to your toddlers independence
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The Importance of Early Childhood Development
Early Learning Brain Development and Lifelong outcomes
Ages and stages
Attachment theory
Change the first 5 years and you change everything
Sleep development
Why is safe sleeping important?
Lunchtime with toddlers
Engaging with babies and toddlers
Food safety – keeping your baby safe when eating
Baby cues introduction
Changing diapers in childcare
Preparing a bottle
Babies learning to play
Babies and toddlers: Amazing learners – Video 1
Babies and toddlers: Amazing learners – Video 2
Review
The Big Picture Chapter 1 – End of chapter questions
Birth to Big School Chapter 6 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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CARING FOR CHILDREN
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Chapter 7 – Caring for Pre-school children in The Big Picture text book
Chapter 2 – Moving in Birth to Big School textbook
Spaces for children
Adventurous play— Developing a culture of risky play
Guidelines for healthy growth and development
Sunsmart sample policies
Offering children choices: encouraging autonomy and learning while minimising conflicts
Move and play every day
Toilet training in childcare
Tips for toileting
The crucial 6 weeks settling-in period
Plan effective transitions for children in education and care services
Classroom management
Self-help skills
How to teach handwashing to your pre-schoolers
Supporting children to regulate their own behaviour
Reducing challenging behaviours during transitions
The environment as the third teacher
Challenging play – Risky!
Planning transitions to prevent challenging behaviour
Watch
Adventurous play— Developing a culture of risky play
How to settle a child into daycare
Starting school video 1: Thinking about transition to school
Starting school video 5: Coping skills for children
Arrival time
Emotional literacy
Review
The Big Picture Chapter 7 – End of chapter questions
Birth to Big School Chapter 2 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Educators Guide
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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HEALTHY DIETS
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Staying Healthy – Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services
Food, culture and religion
Australian dietary guidelines
Tasmania Food safety guides for family day care educators
Creating positive mealtimes
How diet and nutrition impact a child’s learning ability
Developing an allergy policy and allergy action plans
Religion and dietary choices
Watch
How to promote healthy eating in your early childhood service
Routines around lunch
Nutrition in the first 1,000 of a child’s life
Supporting diversity through meal times
Review
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
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Chapter 8 – Learning to get along with others in The Big Picture text book
Chapter 2 – Socialising in Birth to Big School textbook
Good communication with children
Non-verbal communication
Building belonging: A toolkit for educators on cultural diversity and responding to prejudice
Supporting agency: Involving children in decision making
How to calm and comfort children
Promoting positive behaviour
Strategies to guide children’s behaviour
Encouraging good behaviour
Watch
Positive relationships in an early childhood community
Connecting and communicating: 7-17 months
Connecting and communicating: 18-35 months
Connecting and communicating with pre-schoolers
From cries to conversations
Review
The Big Picture Chapter 8 – End of chapter questions
Birth to Big School Chapter 2 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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PLAY AND LEARNING
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Chapter 5 – Play in The Birth to Big School text book
Chapter 6 – Play and Learning in The Birth to Big School text book
Why play-based learning?
Play-based learning
The importance of pretend play
Why play matters
What is play? Read each article on 6 stages
Different types of teaching
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The 6 types of play
Toddler play videos
Social and emotional development
Teaching maths through play in preschool
Linking literacy through outdoor play
Natural play in your environment
Learning through play
Guiding children’s behaviour – FDC Excerpt
Review
Birth to Big School Chapter 5 – End of chapter questions
Birth to Big School Chapter 6 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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WORK WITH FAMILIES
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Chapter 3 – Managing and meeting information requirements in The Business of Childcare text book
Communicating family diversity and celebrations
Building partnerships between families and early childhood staff
Building an early learning partnership
Effective communication with parents
Watch
TAPS: Partnership with families Part 1 of 5
TAPS: Partnership with families Part 2 of 5
TAPS: Partnership with families Part 3 of 5
TAPS: Partnership with families Part 4 of 5
TAPS: Partnership with families Part 5 of 5
Review
The Business of Childcare Chapter 3 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
Quality area 6: Enrolment and Orientation
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CERT III Group 3: Growing and Learning
HEALTH & SAFETY
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Chapter 3 – Work, health and safety in The Big Picture textbook
Model WHS laws
Identify, assess and control hazards
How to manage work health and safety risks
Incident notification fact sheet
Young workers
Managing emergency situations in education and care services
8 ways to take care of yourself
Example: Occupational Safety and Health policy
Watch
Easy to do WHS
Nursery safety is no accident
The physical demands of taking care of people
Risk assessments for early childhood settings
Top tips for doing a safety inspection in your workplace
Sprains and strains
Risk and how to use a risk matrix
Hazard One: Lifting Children
Hazard Two: Working at low levels
Hazard Three: Moving Equipment
Hazard Four: Storing supplies and equipment
Hazard Five: Using office areas
Hazard Six: Indoor and Outdoors
Stress in childcare
Review
The Big Picture Chapter 3 – end of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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DEVELOPMENT
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Chapter 1 – Introduction to child development in Birth to Big School textbook
Chapter 2 – Moving in Birth to Big School textbook
Chapter 3 – Thinking and Talking in Birth to Big School textbook
Chapter 4 – Socialising in Birth to Big School textbook
Development milestones and the EYLF and NQS
A basic introduction to child development theories
Child development and trauma guide
Physical, Cognitive and Psychosocial development
Language development in children: 0-8 years
Developmental disabilities resources
5 ways to support social-emotional development in early childhood
Child development and early learning: A foundation for professional knowledge and competencies
Physical and cognitive developmental milestones
Brain development in children
Supporting student’s development
Watch
Child development theorists from Freud to Erikson to Spock and beyond
Bronfenbrenner’s socio-ecological theory
Motor skills development in children 1-6 years
The importance of cognitive development
Social and emotional learning Part 1
Social and emotional learning Part 2
Social and emotional learning Part 3
Scaffolding
Discovery – Sustained, shared conversations
Top talking tips for early years practioners
The whole child approach in early education
Preschoolers- Cognitive activities
Review
Birth to Big school chapter 1 – end of chapter questions
Birth to Big school chapter 2 – end of chapter questions
Birth to Big school chapter 3 – end of chapter questions
Birth to Big school chapter 4 – end of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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INFORM PRACTICE
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Chapter 7 – Documentation and planning in Birth to Big School textbook
Documentation – what, why and how
EYLF Planning cycle infographic
Understanding observations, reflection and linking in early childhood settings
Observing and assessing children’s development
Gathering and giving information with families
Watch
Clearing your view – Staying objective in observations
Observing young children
Review
Birth to Big School Chapter 7 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOUR
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Supporting children to regulate their own behaviour
Developing responsibility and self-management in young children: Goals of Positive Behaviour Management
Strategies to guide children’s behaviour
Understanding children’s behaviour
Stages of behaviour
Parenting around the world: Child-rearing practices in different cultures
Talking to parents about their child’s behaviour issues
Watch
Understanding challenging behaviour in young children
Reflecting on our reactions and responses to children’s behaviour
Hitting, biting and other parenting challenges
Review
The Big Picture Chapter 8 – Learning to get along with others
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
Code of Ethics
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SUSTAINABILITY
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Chapter 9 – Managing for Sustainability in The Business of Childcare textbook
ACECQA – Supporting children to be more environmentally sustainable
Sustainability as the norm in early childhood settings
Dept. of Education and Training – Natural environments
Improving air quality with indoor plants
Helping children learn to love the earth before we ask them to save it
Starting Early: Environmental Education during the Early Childhood Years
Keeping pets and animals in an education and care service
Watch
Embedding sustainable practices Part 1 of 3
Embedding sustainable practices Part 2 of 3
Embedding sustainable practices Part 3 of 3
How to care for the environment: Science video for kids
Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Green child care program in Alameda County
Exploring green education
Review
The Business for Childcare Chapter 9 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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DIPLOMA Group 3: Support children development
SUPPORT CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW and DEVELOPMENT and WELLBEING
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Chapter 3 – Planning for learning: Physical Growth and Development in Framework for Learning and Development textbook
Chapter 4 – Support communication, language and literacy in Framework for Learning and Development textbook
Chapter 6 – Supporting social and emotional development in Framework for Learning and Development textbook
Development milestones and the EYLF and NQS
A basic introduction to child development theories
Child development and trauma guide
Physical, Cognitive and Psychosocial development
Language development in children: 0-8 years
Developmental disabilities resources
5 ways to support social-emotional development in early childhood
Child development and early learning: A foundation for professional knowledge and competencies
Physical and cognitive developmental milestones
Brain development in children
Supporting student’s development
Watch
Child development theorists from Freud to Erikson to Spock and beyond
Bronfenbrenner’s socio-ecological theory
Motor skills development in children 1-6 years
The importance of cognitive development
Social and emotional learning Part 1
Social and emotional learning Part 2
Social and emotional learning Part 3
Scaffolding
Discovery – Sustained, shared conversations
Review
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 3 – End of chapter questions
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 4 – End of chapter questions
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 6 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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CREATIVITY
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Chapter 5 – Planning for learning: Cognitive development and Creativity in The Frameworks for Learning and Development textbook
Chapter 2 – Designing learning environments in The Frameworks for Learning and Development textbook
The importance of creative arts in early childhood classes
Creative role model
Engage your early learners using provocations
Intentional teaching practices
Scaffolding children’s learning
Peer scaffolding
Supporting Agency: Involving children in decision-making
EYLF program and planning
Watch
The secret to creativity
Reggio Emilia Education
Doing your own thing – child’s agency
The values of play; Dramatic play
Creating a positive learning environment
Indicators of a quality learning environment
Environment makeover. NQS ideas to action – Part 1
Environment makeover. NQS ideas to action – Part 2
Environment makeover. NQS ideas to action – Part 3
Environment makeover. NQS ideas to action – Part 4
Environment makeover. NQS ideas to action – Part 5
Review
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 5 – End of chapter questions
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 2 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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ANALYSE INFORMATION
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Chapter 9 – Putting it all together in The Frameworks for Learning and Development textbook
Documentation – what, why and how
EYLF Planning cycle infographic
Understanding observations, reflection and linking in early childhood settings
Collecting data from parents and children for the purpose of evaluation
Guidelines for documenting children’s learning
Collaborative planning
Watch
Collecting and interpreting evidence while working with children
For the record: documenting young children’s learning and development
Organising for Assessments in Early Care and Education
Documenting children’s learning
Review
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 9 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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Chapter 1 – Frameworks for Learning in The Frameworks for Learning and Development textbook
Observing and assessing children’s development
How to write the EYLF Curriculum plan
Analysis, reflection and Evaluation in Early Childhood Programming
Watch
Curriculum Development – An introduction
Learning Environments and Curriculum
Planning and Documentation – Part 1 of 3
Planning and Documentation – Part 2 of 3
Planning and Documentation – Part 3 of 3
Powerful learning environments
Observing young children
Connecting with practice: a very young child putting a bib on a doll
EYLF PLP TAPS: Environment for learning – Part 1 of 4
EYLF PLP TAPS: Environment for learning – Part 2 of 4
EYLF PLP TAPS: Environment for learning – Part 3 of 4
EYLF PLP TAPS: Environment for learning – Part 4 of 4
Review
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 1 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
ACECQA videos
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COOPERATIVE BEHAVIOUR
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Chapter 7 – Guiding and Managing Behaviour in The Frameworks for Learning and Development textbook
Supporting children to regulate their own behaviour
Developing responsibility and self-management in young children: Goals of Positive Behaviour Management
Strategies to guide children’s behaviour
Understanding children’s behaviour
Stages of behaviour
Parenting around the world: Child-rearing practices in different cultures
Watch
Connecting with practice: Respecting and responding to children
Understanding challenging behaviour in young children
Reflecting on our reactions and responses to children’s behaviour
Hitting, biting and other parenting challenges
Review
Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 7 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
Code of Ethics
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INCLUSIVE PRACTICES
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Chapter 8 – Planning for inclusion in The Frameworks for Learning and Development textbook
Statement on the inclusion of every child in early childhood education and care
Early Childhood Education for Children with disabilities
Inclusion in Centre-based Child Care Services
A guide to inclusive childcare for childcare providers
Support for children with additional needs in early childhood
Additional needs – looking beyond disability
Preschoolers and ADHD
Including children with special needs: Tips for childcare providers
Examples of Environmental Modifications
Early childhood behavioural and emotional disorders
Tip sheets for teaching children with autism spectrum disorder
Watch
Making the inclusion of all children in child care and early learning services a reality
A child’s sense of self and inclusion in early childhood settings
Ruby’s inclusion story
Sandcastle playgroup
They won’t let me play
10 early signs of autism
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Frameworks for Learning and Development Chapter 8 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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DIPLOMA Group 4: Leaders in childcare
LEADERS IN CHILDCARE OVERVIEW and COMPLIANCE
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Chapter 2 – Managing for quality in a legislative environment in The Business of Childcare textbook
Assessment and rating process
ACECQA – The importance of self-assessment in a culture of continuous quality improvement
Developing and reviewing your quality improvement plan
Quality improvement plan – download the quality improvement plan and review
Collecting data from parents and children for the purpose of evaluation
Nominated supervisors
Responsible person requirements for approved providers from Oct 2017
NQF framework factsheets – Dept. of Education and Training Vic
Declaration of fitness and proprietary
Provider approval information sheet
Guidelines for applicants – Excellent rating
Tips for discussing practice at an assessment and rating visit
Watch
Self-assessment, reflective practice and quality improvement processes
The quality improvement process
Quality in family day care
NQS introduction
Review
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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POLICY DEVELOPMENT
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Pages 298 – 310 in The Business of Childcare
Reviewing your service philosophy
How to develop policies and procedures
Master writing policies, procedures, processes and work instructions
Why it is important to review policies and procedures
Ways to empower and engage employees to lead change
Business Writing
Value for childcare educators
Watch
Why you need workplace policies and procedures
Writing policies and procedures
Four keys to effective business writing
Review
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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MANAGING WORKPLACE SAFETY
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Chapter 7 – Managing for work, health and safety in The Business of Childcare textbook
Model WHS laws
Identify, assess and control hazards
How to manage work health and safety risks
Incident notification fact sheet
Young workers
8 ways to take care of yourself
Watch
The physical demands of taking care of people
Risk assessments for early childhood settings
Top tips for doing a safety inspection in your workplace
Sprains and strains
Risk and how to use a risk matrix
Hazard One: Lifting Children
Hazard Two: Working at low levels
Hazard Three: Moving Equipment
Hazard Four: Storing supplies and equipment
Hazard Five: Using office areas
Hazard Six: Indoor and Outdoors
Review
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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MANAGING CHILDREN’S SAFETY
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Connections – A resource for early childhood educators about children’s wellbeing
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Preschool handbook
Staying healthy: Preventing infectious diseases in early childhood education and care services (5th Edition)
Notifiable infectious diseases
Educator to staff ratios
Active supervision: Ensure safety and promoting learning
Keep children as safe as possible while travelling in a motor vehicle
Children with medical conditions attending education and care services
Childcare and Headlice
Playground safety information sheets
Watch
Supervision: Positioning – where do I stand?
Review and update your emergency plan
Sleep needs of children birth to 5
What are germs? – Major types, diseases, infections
Safe risk taking in your centre
Review
The Business for Childcare Chapter 7 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
Keeping children safe links
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MANAGE SUSTAINABILITY
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Chapter 9 – Managing for Sustainability in The Business of Childcare textbook
ACECQA – Supporting children to be more environmentally sustainable
Sustainability as the norm in early childhood settings
Dept. of Education and Training – Natural environments
Improving air quality with indoor plants
Helping children learn to love the earth before we ask them to save it
Starting Early: Environmental Education during the Early Childhood Years
Keeping pets and animals in an education and care service
Watch
Embedding sustainable practices Part 1 of 3
Embedding sustainable practices Part 2 of 3
Embedding sustainable practices Part 3 of 3
How to care for the environment: Science video for kids
Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Green child care program in Alameda County
Exploring green education
Review
The Business for Childcare Chapter 9 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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DEVELOP TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS
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Chapter 4 – Leading the Work Team in The Business of Childcare textbook
The educational leader resource
Steps to building an effective team
How to build trust in the workplace
Golden rules of goal setting
SWOT analysis
The principles of adult learning
Adult learning theories
How to identify training needs of employees
Training needs analysis
Giving and receiving effective feedback
Getting the best out of your people: coaching for peak performance
ACECQA – Mentoring matters
Facilitating mentoring relationships in an early childhood setting
Guidance for Mentoring in childhood practice
Watch
Perspectives of educational leadership
Golden rules to goal settings
The five stages of team development
Review
The Business for Childcare Chapter 4 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
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LEAD THE WORK TEAM
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Chapter 5 – Managing Recruitment in The Business of Childcare textbook
Chapter 6 – Managing Performance in The Business of Childcare textbook
Operational planning – Cole Management (7 pages)
Inspiring leadership in early childhood
Developing a performance plan
Developing facilitation skills
What’s the difference between mentoring and coaching?
The 8 most common leadership styles & how to find your own
Workplace conflict resolution
Stress and anxiety in the early childhood profession
Introduction to management
Watch
Good teamwork and bad teamwork
What is an organisational structure?
Ten leadership theories in 5 minutes
Steps to successful employee communication
14 conflict resolution techniques
Review
The Business for Childcare Chapter 5 – End of chapter questions
The Business for Childcare Chapter 6 – End of chapter questions
National Regulations
Guide to the National Quality Framework
Belonging, Being and Becoming
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
Early Childhood Australia Learning Hub
The educational leader resource
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