Question: How can we collaborate with families to set realistic goals for children?
Answer: Through clear communication with families, educators can align learning strategies with children’s interests, abilities and expectations, ensuring all parties are working towards shared and achievable outcomes that support each child’s overall development
Question: How do I support my team with timesaving strategies for documentation?
Answer: Time for our teachers and educators is of the essence and we always hear that there is never enough time to get documentation done. We need to work smarter, not harder.
Question: I’m finding it hard to engage some educators in the programming and planning cycle, especially those who work part-time or casually. Any tips?
Answer: Involve all educators from the start, and support, assist and mentor them along the way.
Question: Is it worthwhile continuing with time-intensive documentation like portfolios next year?
Answer: It’s up to your team to reflect on whether portfolios are the best documentation method for your service.
Question: What are the observation requirements in OSHC? My background is early childhood where daily observations are required. Just wondering if there are different requirements for MTOP?
Answer: There is no requirement for individual child observations at an OSHC service.
Question: How often should we document children’s learning? How much is an acceptable amount?
Answer: Adjust your mindset. Quality is best
