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Mental health is becoming an increasingly important topic, especially in environments where children and staff spend significant time together, such as childcare settings. Fostering mental wellbeing is crucial for creating a supportive and positive atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
As early years providers, one of our most crucial roles is guiding children toward self-regulation of their behaviour. This foundational skill not only supports their personal, social, and emotional development but also sets the stage for a successful transition to school life.
Outdoor learning is a key part of early education, moving beyond the classroom or school hall to embrace the natural world. It’s about combining play, physical activity, and hands-on discovery to support every part of a child’s growth. This method enriches learning by connecting children to their environment, encouraging active exploration, and fostering a sense of wonder.
Have you ever thought about how the tools we use to learn and play are changing? Just like how everyone chats about smartphones and computers, there’s a new topic on the block: Artificial Intelligence (AI). It’s a big deal in the tech world, and now, it’s starting to make its way into education and learning. This article aims to give you a brief introduction to AI and how you can use it in your classroom or childcare business.
Being a parent is a full-time job, but not all parents have the luxury of spending all day with their kids. They may have work to do, an appointment, or simply wish for some time to relax. In these cases, it’s common to find a childcare provider, who can take care of your children for you.
So you’re in the process of planning your after school club or school holiday program and you’ve decided the best way to foster creativity, independence and tenacity is through child initiated learning. But, what next? How do you get started implementing it, and how can you set up your educators for success?
Child engagement and good mental well-being are paramount to good childcare. And knowing what tools to use to improve these factors is the key to understanding where to focus your efforts to gain the best outcome for the children.
Wraparound childcare or wraparound care is a flexible way to support families with children of primary-school age, by offering childcare before and after school time. This can include breakfast or before-school clubs and after-school programs and activity clubs. Attending wraparound childcare can provide young children with more chances to develop their knowledge and social skills.