Our final episode of Season 1!

Early Learning can sometimes feel like it has its own language. What do parents need to know before they start?

From NQS ratings and “play based learning” to school readiness, educator qualifications and what quality looks like, there’s a lot of information for families to navigate when choosing Early Learning.

Elise Disher:

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Illness is an inevitable part of childhood, but it can also be one of the most stressful parts of the early learning journey for families.

This episode will provide you with practical, reassuring information about navigating childhood illness during the early learning years, helping families understand what's common, what to look out for, how to make those difficult "are they well enough to go today?" decisions, and how parents and educators can work together when children are unwell.

The conversation isn't intended to make you fearful about illness or starting early learning. It's about giving you the knowledge and confidence to feel more prepared when sickness inevitably happens.

Penny Blunden:

💙 Families: APP + course💙 Organisations: Consultancy + Partnerships💙 ECEC: Illness PD

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Safe, Confident Kids: Body Safety in the Early Years. How do we teach young children about their bodies, boundaries and safety without frightening them? Olivia is joined by -: Victoria Barendsen, Registered Psychologist and Founder of The Safe Kids Project if you’d like some practical support to continue the conversation around safeguarding, Goodstart’s protective strategies program, Feel Safe, Be Safe, is designed to help you embed protective strategies into everyday practice. The program includes a practical guide, a resource kit with tools and learning experiences, and a fact sheet for families.

You can find out more and request a copy of the Feel Safe, Be Safe resources via https://www.goodstart.org.au/safeguarding-children/feel-safe-be-safe-protective-strategies

Thanks for listening to What I Wish I Knew… The Early Learning Guide. For more episodes, resources and information, head to https://www.firstfiveyears.org.au/