Monthly Archives: February 2017
Early Childhood, Education & Care Directorate restructure (ECECD)
ECECD also known as the NSW Regulatory Authority has undertaken a significant re-structure which is now complete.
In essence the regions have been reduced from 11 to 6 and are now called Hubs.
Each Hub has a Hub Manager who oversees a team of field officers who will complete A&R within services.
The new structure will allow for.
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OOSHCAs 2017 – Don’t forget to nominate
Do you know someone who deserves this prestigious award?
This unique opportunity only happens every 2 years in conjunction with Network of Community Activities Biennial Conference.
The OOSHCAs recognize outstanding achievements in the NSW OOSH Sector and nominations close on 5 March 2017. The winners will receive their OOSHCA at the Biennial Conference dinner an esteemed occasion for.
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Child Protection Policy Update
Don’t forget to orientate Educators to the newish Mandatory Reporter Guide (MRG), which is now located on the ChildStory Reporter website. http://reporter.childstory.nsw.gov.au
It has been moved from the Keep Them Safe website and the ChildStory website is now the “go to” website for everything related to child protection…
The MRG has improved in design, and there is.
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It’s a big transition – Welcoming new kindies!
New Kindergarten children will be faced with changes when they attend Before and After School Care for the first time.
How can you help them to adjust and settle in?
Download our handy guide!.
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Collection of children from OOSH
OOSH services are required to have a policy that clearly sets out the arrangements for the collecting children. The national Education & Care Laws & Regulations state that a child may only be collected from an OOSH service by a parent or authorised person.
At the start of a new year it is important to check.
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Supporting staff to work towards their Qualification
The National Quality Framework is very strong on Professional Development for all Educators. It is therefore important to support staff that are considering working towards qualifications. As many of you will be aware Network is a Registered Training Organisation offering Cert 1V and Diploma in School Age care…
Research suggests a clear link between higher staff.
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Events Coming Up
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