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It Takes A Village’s blog for early childhood and OSHC educators and leaders.

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How can we ensure our QIP is a living document?

Large group of children playing together in a park

Children in my room don’t want to play together because they are different genders.

What are the observation requirements in OSHC?

How often should we document children’s learning?

Two educators speaking to each other

Is it wrong for two educators to speak their own language to each other in the room?

Child crying with arms outstretched

Parents are complaining about other children’s behaviour.

Educator being interviewed for a role

Coordinators, what qualities are you looking for when you’re hiring?

Child playing happily with bubbles

How do I highlight children’s voices authentically in my documentation?

Educator a pencil to her mouth thoughtfully

What is the difference between critical reflection and reflective practice?

Group of children standing in a line

Is it wrong to ask children to line up?

Child standing barefoot on adult's feet

Should educators go shoe-free in our babies room?

Baby sleeping in a cot

Some parents request that their babies are left to cry in the cot without comfort (cry it out).