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: Do all children need to have a rest time?
Answer: The simple answer is no, but you must meet each child’s daily need for sleep, rest and relaxation while respecting the wishes of their family
Question: How can my service build a strong relationship with my community?
Answer: Using reflective practice, following and extending children’s ideas, and learning and implementing key intentional teaching activities will naturally connect you with your broader community
Question: As a single-educator OSHC coordinator with limited time and a small group of children, how can I keep programs vibrant and responsive with fewer children’s interests to springboard from, and no immediate colleagues to bounce ideas off?
Answer: Listen to families, lean on your peers, and utilise existing resources.
Question: Parents are complaining about a few children with challenging behaviour. How can we encourage them to be inclusive of other families’ children?
Answer: Stay empathetic and respectful
