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Educational Insights and Frameworks

09 October 2025

5 min read

Glossary of ECEC Acronyms

by Dean Comeau

This guide provides a quick reference to the acronyms most commonly used in the Australian Early Childhood Education and Care ….

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Financial and Legislative Guidance

14 June 2023

3 min read

New government legislation on gap fee payments

by Dean Comeau

As the 1 July 2023 deadline nears, childcare services are preparing for mandated CCS changes. These imminent changes involve a ….

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Childcare Operations and Management

14 April 2023

5 min read

Three reasons you should be using Playground to help your childcare centre succeed

by Dean Comeau

Running a childcare centre is a complex and demanding task requiring significant staff effort and time. Typical duties such as ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

27 March 2023

6 min read

Children’s books by Australian authors to inspire a love for reading

by Dean Comeau

Check out this list of children’s books by Australian authors to include at your service. Introducing Australian children to the ….

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Environmental Sustainability

20 March 2023

4 min read

Sustainability activities for children—6 fun ways to teach eco-consciousness

by Dean Comeau

These six sustainability activities for children turn everyday learning into hands-on eco habits. Gardening supports physical, emotional and social development ….

Safety and Regulations

15 March 2023

9 min read

The Value of Promoting Good Hygiene Practices in ECEC Services

by Dean Comeau

In preschools, primary schools and ECEC services, many children sharing the same space increases the risk of illness. To avoid ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

14 March 2023

7 min read

Importance of teaching mindfulness for kids

by Dean Comeau

Include mindfulness for kids in your program to help children at your service discover the power of a meditative mind. ….

Educational Insights and Frameworks

13 March 2023

5 min read

Importance of Unstructured Play to Children’s Development

by Dean Comeau

Discover how you can encourage unstructured play at your setting. Children need to play. It’s essential to their physical, mental ….

An educator looking at a laptop as she sits on her desk in the afternoon.An educator looking at a laptop as she sits on her desk in the afternoon.

Childcare Operations and Management

15 February 2023

5 min read

SMS in Office—5 ways to get the most out of our handy tool

by Dean Comeau

SMS—the numbers don’t lie SMS marketing is a highly effective form of communication. Up to 60% of Australian adults only use ….

Safety and Regulations

17 January 2023

4 min read

Practical safety and first-aid tips to teach children

by Dean Comeau

It’s never too early for children to learn about safety or first-aid tips. No matter how careful a child is, ….

Three children engaging in outdoor play while looking at insects in a jar

Educational Insights and Frameworks

21 December 2022

4 min read

How outdoor play enhances early years development

by Dean Comeau

During early childhood, young learners grow and develop beyond the four walls of the classroom. Studies suggest that outdoor play ….

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Childcare Operations and Management

14 December 2022

2 min read

New Playground Messenger feature brings educators and guardians even closer

by Dean Comeau

Playground, Xplor Education’s platform for educators, helps early childcare and education (ECEC) facilities with their day-to-day operations by streamlining admin ….

A mother reviews a Complying Written agreement on her smart phone.

Childcare Operations and Management

05 December 2022

6 min read

Complying Written Arrangement (CWA)—enjoy a smoother process with Xplor Education

by Dean Comeau

A Complying Written Arrangement (CWA) is the formal agreement that confirms a child has started care and enables access to ….