The Inspired EC Blog
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5 Ways To Use a Reflective Journal
Now, thousands of educators use our Reflective Journals, but we still have people ask us - how do I use it? how will it benefit me? can I share it with someone else? what's the right one for me?
So, I thought I would try and answer some of those questions by sharing 5 ways to use a reflective journal
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We just had a compliance visit... and here are 4 things I want you to know
Compliance checks don't need to be scary - we're pulling back the curtain on our recent visit!
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What's the harm in a happy snap?
I love to take photographs. I love capturing the light. I love focusing on nature's tiny details. I love seeing a moment become frozen in time, knowing I can come back to it whenever I want to. And I love capturing the joy of children's play and exploration.
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What is family day care and why is it a great option for educators?
Family day care is an amazing alternative for educators and a great way to make a difference in the lives of children and families, while also balancing your own life and your own family!
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Should students and casual educators change nappies?
The simple solution might be "don't let casuals or students change nappies", but there's more to it than that isn't there?
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8 Things to Consider when Choosing Care for Your Child
How do you do know what type of care environment will be right for your child? What are you supposed to look for? Is it about the centre that has the highest quality rating, or a service that feeds into a local school?
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5 Ways to Use our Inspiration and Discussion Cards
In recent months, we've been sharing with clients some practical ways to use their card sets, so we thought - why not put it together and share it with everyone. That way, if you've been checking out the card sets and thinking "I'm not sure what I should do with them"... you will have some ideas to get you started! -
Why are we watching chickens hatch in plastic boxes?
This is a post from several years ago that we've just found in the archives! This week, I have seen several posts on social media from services ... -
AI For Documentation: concerns, questions and confusion
When it comes to documenting children's learning - is AI moving our profession forward, or creating new risks? -
How can we involve children in our QIP Process?
Our QIPs should be living, breathing, meaningful documents. This means that they aren't always pretty - but they are a collection of voices and insights and ideas and reflections that document our goals and direction and achievements and growth. Of course children should be a part of that! -
Does wearing a uniform equate to being a professional?
When I was a new educator, over twenty years ago, I was given my first uniform shirt. It was pale blue and button-up, with a logo on one side of... -
How to respond to an "irate" parent.
There was fire in her eyes and I swear smoke was coming out of her ears. She threw the child's wet clothes on my desk and demanded to know why they had been playing in the mud before pickup. Was I caught off guard? Yep. Did I have that sick, uneasy feeling in my stomach? Yep
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