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 Quality […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of early childhood education and care (ECEC), the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked significant debate, especially within the challenged sector of Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia. AI brings both advantages and drawbacks to pedagogy, quality documentation, ethics, and the array of challenges faced by a profession contending […]
Here at Kinderloop, we often come across some awe-inspiring humans. One of which is Tracey, an educator extraordinaire who shares some of her inspiring play spaces on social media https://www.instagram.com/places_spaces_wonder_delight/ We often share Tracey’s beautifully curated setups, as we know it can feel hard to be inspired day in day out. We contacted Tracey to […]
Within the Early Childhood Education and Care profession, developmental milestones have long been regarded as a vital tool for assessing a child’s progress and growth. Early assessment and support for children who need additional help is no doubt the foundation of effective early intervention. However, one director we spoke to believes that developmental milestones are […]
Early Childhood Educators Day – 6th September 2023 Early Childhood Educators’ Day is a nationwide event that celebrates and recognises the crucial role of early childhood educators in the lives of young children and families. It also highlights the long-term benefits of early learning, both in Australia and globally. It offers a unique opportunity for […]
What are Developmental Milestones? The Early Years Framework (EYLF) provides educators with a guide to assess young children’s development, using developmental milestones. Understanding developmental milestones helps educators identify gaps and support children effectively. However, the EYLF emphasizes that each child’s learning is unique and progresses differently. Instead of using the developmental milestones as rigid checklists, […]
Understanding the Importance of Childhood Theorists Childhood theorists play a pivotal role in early childhood education and care settings, they guide our practices and helping us create meaningful and effective learning experiences. By studying the works of these theorists, we gain insights into child development, learning processes, and the factors that influence children’s growth. This […]
In our last programming & planning blog, we explained how to use your Kinderloop to create a planning cycle. Part of a planning cycle, is to plan for future learning (programming), here we will walk through the various ways to create a program in your Kinderloop. 1/ Calendar View Are you the kind of educator […]
We asked our in-house Ed Leader to explain what a planning cycle might look like in your Kinderloop. Here is what she said… Here at Kinderloop, our aim is to empower educators to use their Kinderloop in a way that captures their pedagogy whilst supporting them to simplify their documentation. We give you the tools […]
Helping families navigate the Kinderloop Plus App
