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Three reasons you should be using Playground to help your childcare centre succeed
What better way to teach children about the joys of reading than by sharing relatable stories by Australian authors with them?
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Children’s books by Australian authors to inspire a love for reading
What better way to teach children about the joys of reading than by sharing relatable stories by Australian authors with them?
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Activities to teach children about the importance of sustainability
Teaching children about sustainability can be interesting. Gardening, journaling and recycling teach children to care about the environment.
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Importance of teaching mindfulness to children
Outdoor play offers many benefits during a child’s early years of development. It improves their motor skills, physical health, and social skills.
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SMS in Office—5 ways to get the most out of our handy tool
Five ways SMS messaging can benefit your centre—from notifications, debt recovery and appointment reminders to emergency alerts and more.
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Practical safety and first-aid tips to teach children
Providing children with basic safety & first-aid tips is essential to prepare them for emergencies and how to help others in need.
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How outdoor play enhances early years development
Outdoor play offers many benefits during a child’s early years of development. It improves their motor skills, physical health, and social skills.
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Playground’s new Messenger feature brings educators and parents even closer
Playground Messenger provides educators and parents with seamless communication, enabling them to be more actively involved in each child’s development.
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Enjoy the improved CWA (Complying Written Arrangements) process in Xplor
The process for signing a Complying Written Arrangement (CWA) in Home is now easier, and an enrolment notice is automatically sent upon successful completion of a new CCS enrolment (CWA) on the Government Enrolment page.
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Programming and planning now available in the Playground app
The addition of programming and planning functionality to the Playground app provides educators with the flexibility to capture learning outcomes in the moment.
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Australian Childcare Providers Struggle with Staff Shortages
Australia’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector is struggling with a high turnover of childcare staff, with 8.1% of providers operating with a staffing waiver in the first quarter of 2022.
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Childcare Subsidy Family Eligibility and Entitlement
The Australian Government provides families with financial assistance for childcare fees if they meet the eligibility criteria for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
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