ECQ services work with services old and new. This year, in a volunteer capacity, 2 ECQ consultants are working with a community group to build a new preschool. Our consultants will work with people right from the start of a concept. If you want to...
ECQ services have been busy supporting an independent school start a long care centre. The policies and procedures are being written in line with the National Regulations and ACECQA's National Quality Rating system. Always a BIG task. When getting a new centre started it becomes so clearly...
So inspirational to visit Botany Downs Kindergarten in Auckland. Their philosophy was one of trusting the child. The children were challenged with glue guns with HOT glue. They were used with respect as the children know the consequences of their actions! Great to see a very...
Love this article about playspaces. It affirms what we know as early childhood educators.Keep it simple and uncluttered.https://https://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/14999/20140527/young-students-attention-learning-disrupted-heavily-decorated-classrooms.htm Well worth a read! ...
We have to say we are excited that all educators are now encouraged and financed to participate in more professional development.Early Education is dynamic. Changes happen, new research is released, centres find solutions to age old problems. Educators need to be reinvigorated. This program is so...
The Pyramid observation tool as explained by Sara Retief. Interesting way of using an observation tool to look closely at an educator's action with children. It works towards building positive relationships between adults and children. A very thought out model which supports all seven areas of...
On a trip to Zimbabwe it was interesting to see the children from the local kindergarten on an excursion. To keep in line they had to hold the shoulder of the one in front. There was a very good child:staff ratio and everything looked in...
Great day training with talented Early Childhood Facilitators (ECF) who work for the Brighter Future program. Such a positive program working with with vulnerable children and families. These ECFs were switched on and to hear them work together and reflect on issues and problem solve was...
Interesting to read this article in The Washington Post about what makes a good teacher.No matter the age the key points remain the same. The Early Years Learning Framework has it covered. We do not expect our students to be fully formed practitioners when they first...
Such a pleasure to spend an evening at Carcoola Children's Centre discussing programming.To educate in a small town is a bonus. The excursions and the follow up that is afforded in a regional town is an educator's dream. The whole community support all the Children's...