Kate HodgekissMay 26, 20183 min readWhat'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 HodgekissMay 22, 20183 min readChild 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 HodgekissMar 29, 20184 min readConnecting with Animals - A Visit to Follyfoot Farm Educational Children's ServiceThis week I visited a service on the Central Coast of NSW called Follyfoot Farm Educational Children’s Service. As the name suggests,...
Kate HodgekissMar 4, 20183 min read5 Reasons Relationships Trump Everything ElseIn 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 HodgekissJan 7, 20183 min readBrain Development - How Knowledge Guides PracticeWhen I completed my degree, I did so without a deep understanding of children’s brain development. And, if I’m being honest, I didn’t...