Question: How do I support my team with timesaving strategies for documentation?
Answer: Time for our teachers and educators is of the essence and we always hear that there is never enough time to get documentation done. We need to work smarter, not harder.
Question: I’m finding it hard to engage some educators in the programming and planning cycle, especially those who work part-time or casually. Any tips?
Answer: Involve all educators from the start, and support, assist and mentor them along the way.
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: What are the observation requirements in OSHC? My background is early childhood where daily observations are required. Just wondering if there are different requirements for MTOP?
Answer: There is no requirement for individual child observations at an OSHC service.
Question: How often should we document children’s learning? How much is an acceptable amount?
Answer: Adjust your mindset. Quality is best
Question: Is it wrong for educators to have their mobile phones with them while educating and caring for children?
Answer: It all depends on the ‘why’
