Should children wear high-vis vests on excursions?
Answer: It depends on your ‘why’. Many educators feel more comfortable using high-vis on excursions, and that’s okay. But when it comes to child safety, vests are only one tiny […]
Some parents request that their babies are left to cry in the cot without comfort (cry it out).
What should we do? How should we go about caring for these babies and others using similar sleep training methods? Answer: Work in partnership with the family. Spend some time […]
Should educators go shoe-free in our babies room?
Answer: Explore the idea with your team. This is a question that I often reflected on during my time as a centre director and – to be honest I never […]
Is it wrong to ask children to line up?
Some educators say there’s no need for children to wait in line before meals, outdoor play or on excursions, while others feel it’s important for safety and school readiness… Answer: […]
Is superhero play really OK?
Sometimes it can be rough and the costumes can cause problems with toileting and overheating. Answer: Yes, let’s support superhero play! If we place children at the centre of our […]
Is showing physical affection towards children appropriate?
Especially in light of the new Child Safe Standards, is physical affection still ok in services? Answer: Physical affection is appropriate when children are empowered to communicate their consent. The […]
Can I use my personal mobile phone at work?
No, it’s not best practice to use your personal mobile phone. Also, if your service has adopted the new National Model Code for early childhood education and care, you shouldn’t […]