Monthly Archives: November 2017

Chicken Pox outbreak

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Be aware there are a number of OOSH services & schools currently experiencing a chicken pox outbreak.   What are the symptoms?
  • Chickenpox begins with a sudden onset of slight fever, runny nose, feeling generally unwell and a skin rash.
  • The rash usually begins as small lumps that turn into blisters and then scabs.
  • The rash appears.
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First Aid – reminder

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The National Laws and Regulations require a First Aider on site at all times however, best practice would be to have all Educators with First Aid knowledge and training. The correct course to complete a First Aid qualification with the following code HLTAID004 that includes asthma and anaphylaxis management. More comprehensive asthma and anaphylaxis management courses are.
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When to call the ambulance?

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Knowing when to call an ambulance is critical to working with children. Call an ambulance if the: -
  • Child is unconscious, semi-conscious or unusually confused.
  • Child’s airway is blocked.
  • Child is not breathing.
  • Child is having difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or is choking.
  • Child has no pulse.
  • Child has bleeding that won’t stop.
  • Child.
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Key changes to the NQF

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  • A revised National Quality Standard will be introduced February 1st 2018 removing duplication and streamlining the system & expectations. In summary:
  • There will still be 7 Quality Areas
  • Reducing of the number of standards to 15 (from 18)
  • Reducing the number of elements to 40 (from 58)
NEW additions include
  • Concepts for each standard and.
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Good Financial Management

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Good financial management is the lifeblood of any organisation. As the year draws to a close, please reflect on the following 3 key questions: -
  • How did the year's financial operations conclude? Was the income more than the expenditure?
  • Was there any important changes affecting income that may make an impact on the 2018 budget?
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DOE – OOSH in Public Schools Forum

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Network recently organised a very lively briefing session with DOE to discuss the ongoing issues facing services around the Licence agreements and tendering out of services. The forum addressed a number of key issues & also engaged in some myth busting. The next steps… DOE are making their PPT available which will be uploaded onto the.
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