Strip It Back - Why I choose a calmer classroom approach
Back when I first started teaching (all those years ago!) I used to love to fill the walls of my classroom with an array of children’s...
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Kate Hodgekiss
May 26, 20183 min read
What's Theory Got To Do With It? EYLF principle 1- relationships.
The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the first is “Secure, respectful...
Kate Hodgekiss
May 22, 20183 min read
Child Protection - Do we really do enough?
With possible changes to sexual consent laws in NSW, the ABC recently interviewed Deanne Carson from Body Safety Australia sparking an...
Kate Hodgekiss
Apr 23, 20183 min read
What's So Important About the Quality Improvement Process?
A strong quality improvement process is integral to achieving your vision for your service. A meaningful process involves all stakeholders i
Kate Hodgekiss
Mar 4, 20183 min read
5 Reasons Relationships Trump Everything Else
In the early childhood sector we have seen a shift in approach, as emphasis that used to be placed on skill and ability is now placed on...
Kate Hodgekiss
Dec 18, 20173 min read
Diversity in ECEC - What Happens When Parent and Educator Beliefs Differ?
There has been a huge amount of online discussion recently around gender issues in early childhood education. From complex discussion...
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