Why Learning Trajectories Matter in Practice Learning trajectories have been part of early childhood conversations for some time, and many educators are now exploring what they mean for everyday practice. While developmental milestones continue to support our understanding of growth, learning trajectories offer another way to notice how learning unfolds across experiences, relationships, and play. […]
Starting school is a milestone filled with excitement, pride, and often, a fair bit of uncertainty. Families want to know that their child is ready, and educators in both early childhood services and schools want to give them the best start possible. But what “ready” looks like can depend on who you ask. A family […]
Reflecting, Respecting and Documenting With Intention There has been a lot of conversation recently across early childhood education about the use of photos. Many educators are asking: “Should we still be taking photos?” “Is it okay to keep using online platforms?” “What does ethical documentation look like right now?” These are thoughtful and important questions. […]
Digital interactions are now a regular part of early childhood education, which means keeping children safe and protecting their privacy online is more important than ever. With new updates to Regulation 168 coming soon, here’s what services need to know and how Kinderloop can help. What’s Changing? From 1 September 2025, your service will need updated policies that clearly cover: […]
Why Are So Many Educators Leaving the Sector? Let’s be real. The early childhood education sector is bleeding good people, qualified, passionate, experienced educators who once lived and breathed their work. And I was one of them. I didn’t burn out overnight. I was a diploma-qualified educator, working my way toward becoming an Early Childhood […]
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At the start of the new year, many educators are welcoming new children into their classroom environment. You may have read our handy blog – Helping children and families settle into a new environment, offering some tips to ease the uncertainties accompanied by these big transitions. But it is not just the children that are […]
In early years education, routines are essential—whether it’s meal times, handwashing, nappy changes, toilet breaks, group activities, or nap time. We understand how important it is to keep these routines organised, and that’s why Kinderloop created the Activity Chart feature. Whether you need a staff checklist to ensure all OH&S tasks are signed off each […]
If you’ve called Kinderloop support, you’ve probably heard my voice on the other end, helping you navigate through your needs. This blog is an ode to educators after one of our own spent time back on the floor in ECE
In December 2023, Explore & Develop Annadale, a valued customer of ours for many years, achieved the highest possible rating under the National Quality Framework (NQF) – EXCELLENT! The Excellent Rating To achieve the EXCELLENT rating, an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service must apply to ACECQA (the Australian Children’s Education and Care […]
