Question: Can a doctor’s clearance certificate override our policies? Some parents bring their child back with a doctor’s clearance certificate, even though symptoms persist.
Answer: You know the children at your service well, and you know how they usually respond and play. Use your best judgement and service policy.
Question: What do your transitions from before school care to school look like in the mornings?
Answer: Bright vests, transport logs, strong teacher relationships and wet weather plans!
Question: What's the best way to get a new team connected quickly?
Answer: By creating a sense of belonging.
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: I’m an educator confused about unpaid overtime. What is legal and what can my employer reasonably expect?
Answer: Check the award or agreement which applies in your workplace to find the circumstances which attract overtime rates of pay (or time in lieu).
Question: How do educational leaders fulfil our weekly and monthly duties while we are having to spend so much time working with children?
Answer: Allocating set non-contact time is crucial for educational leaders.
