Changes to Childcare
Wow! What a fantastic beginning to the year but what amazing changes are occuring also.
1. New Eary Learning Years framework - “Belonging, Being and Becoming” - this is a fantastic new framework we are now a part of, its main focus is on children’s sense of self, independance, self esteem and partnerships with our families. These are very important to the care of our children so its graet to see that everyone will be concentrating on these and plenty more points
2. DoC’s has had a name change: It is now called “Human Services Authority”
3. NCAC no longer exists - Accreditation still exists and now is a prt of the Human Services Authority. Just keep up the quality care and services that you are already providing and you wont even notice the change
4. Learning Stories are the way of the future, if you are not already implementing learning stories into your programs and observations now is a wonderful time to begin. Just remember to look at the Holistic view of your child.
Enjoy the beginning to a wonderful and exciting new year, Remember to breathe and play
Important Dates to Remember
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Feb 15th - Certificate III in Children’s Services CHC30708 Begins
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Feb 15th - Diploma in Children’s Service’s CHC50908 Begins
- Feb 27th - 9am - 330pm Advance Diploma Workshop - CHCCS502A
Congratualtions and enjoy studying to all our new enrolements and good luck
Looking for a nanny or babysitter?
Are you looking for a nanny or a babysitter but not sure where to start?
Why not check out:
You can search in the privacy of your own home for the nanny or babysitter of yours and your child’s dreams.
Please make sure you check references and qualifications. Remember this is the person that will be caring for your pride and joy so make sure you both fit.
Good Luck and happy searching!!!
Child Care training Newcastle and Maitland
Looking for a new career, Come and join one of the fastest growing and (i think) most rewarding lifestyle choices….
That’s right its Childcare!!
Let’s start the new year with a bang! What are you waiting for?
We all know that children are our future so why not do your bit to help nurture and discover with the minds and bodies of tomorrow
We here at Atkinson Training and Development offer a variety of courses within the childcare field:
We offer courses face to face, correspondance and even a blended delivery of both, traineeships, RPL, University Mentoring and even consultancy. We pride ourselves on catering for each learners individual needs and strengths
If thats not enough we also run workshops to update your knowledge and skills. It’s a great way to meet and chat with people from our industry
So give us a call or email to arrange a time to come visit us, we have two colleges, one in Newcastle and the other in Maitland, Travel is not an issue as we are within walking distance from trains and buses
Contact details: admin@atkinsontraining.com or 49261 092
Come on and join the fun
2010 Calender
Watch out for our new 2010 Calender
This will include workshops to attend and even college open days!
If you would like to host a workshop at your childcare centre please contact atkinsontraining.com.au or 49261 092 to enquire or make a booking
Hands up for Quality
Yesterday i received a wonderful email from Hon Kate Ellis (minister for Ealry Childhood Education, Child care and Youth and Minister for Sport) regarding “Hands up for Quality” campaign
She says quote:
The Hon Kate Ellis MP
Minister for Early Childhood Education,
Child Care and Youth
Minister for Sport
I am pleased to announce that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) have agreed to a new National Quality Framework for early childhood education and care and outside school hours care, that will deliver:
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lower staff-to-child ratios so each carer has more time to spend with each individual child
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new qualification requirements for all early childhood education workers so staff can lead play and activities that children learn and develop
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a new transparent quality ratings system, which will allow families to easily compare the quality on offer at different child care services so you can make informed decisions about the best care for your child, and
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a new national body between the Australian Government and the states and territories to oversee the new standards
These changes build on the Rudd Government’s commitment to accessible, affordable and high quality care and will help give all Australian children the best start to life. The Rudd Government will also invest $13.1 billion over the next four years to help families with the cost of child care.
For further information on the National Quality Framework I encourage you to visit
Thank you again for your support and for bringing your concerns on this important issue to my attention.
Yours sincerely
Kate Ellis
Please check out the webpage www.mychlid.gov.au
Keep up the great work!!
Cheers Nic
Season’s Greetings
From everyone here at Atkinson Training and Development Thank you for your support, kindness, well wishes and your passion towards childcare and your own learning and life
Wishing you all a very Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year
Looking forward to moving together towards a common goal in 2010
Our office will be closed from Christmas Eve the 24th til Monday the 5th of January 2010
Merry Christmas Everyone, Hope Santa finds you well and surrounded by loved ones this year
Congratulations to all the Staff
A huge Congratulations to all the staff at Atkinson Training and Development
Our organisation was fully compliant in our VETAB audit and are moving to the new childcare packages at the start of next year, which means for you the learner more upto date information, skilled and passionate trainers all within a highly recognised Training Organisation
Enrol now for 2010 full-time courses
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CHC30708 Certificate III and
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CHC50908 Diploma of Children services
Great Work Team!!!
Keep up the excellent work
Christmas Time
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout im tellin’ you why, Santa Claus is coming to town!!!
There are many, many gifts, treasures and toys out and about this Christmas. Please ensure that you buy toys that are age appropriate, and to make sure that there is a safety rating.
Check over your loved ones gifts, are they safe? Are there any small parts that your younger child could swallow?
Sure it may be a bargin, it may save you $10 at the register but buying faulty, unsafe or inappropiate toys and gifts can cost alot more.
Be safe this Christmas and Happy Shopping
Remember that toys and gifts wont last a lifetime, but the time you all spend together will forever be treasured, go on make some memories with your loved ones
A big thank you from “Hands up for Quality Campaign”
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Early Childhood Australia’s ECA WebWatch
Hands Up for Quality campaign update |
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Hands up for Quality – a win for young children at COAG! A thank you message from Margaret Young, ECA National President Thank you to all our members, subscribers and everyone who supported the Hands Up for Quality Campaign! At the Council of Australian Governments on Monday, our voice was heard and there has been a real win for children! Thank you for your incredible efforts in achieving this outcome. We have all done so well . . .
Read Margaret’s full message and learn about the agreed outcomes |
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