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Resources, how-tos, and sector insights to help you document better, reflect deeper, and thrive in your practice. Our go-to resource for programming support, compliance guidance, and inspiration.
Sustainability Prompts for your ECEC
It is pretty common now that most people recognise and even celebrate sustainable practices. This is no different in Early Childhood Education and Care. The industry places a heavy priority on Sustainable Practices and recognises your important role of inspiring the new generation in our collective responsibility. Early Childhood Education and Care has the opportunity to pave the way for a sustainable future.
Butler Diaries Update: Moving from Childcare to Early Childhood
At Butler Diaries, we have profound respect for Early Childhood Educators and Teachers and advocate for the recognition of Early Childhood as a professional industry. It has been on our list and you've given us the push we needed! We are now beginning to change all references to Childcare in Butler Diaries to Early Childhood, Early Learning, and Early Childhood Education and Care.
NQF Changes Coming 1st of October 2023
We know... another change! These changes also come from the 2019 NQF review and are in addition to the changes we saw on 1 March 2023 and 1 July 2023. It feels impossible to keep up but don't worry, we've got you covered. Here is a summary of the NQF changes coming on the 1st of October 2023.
ACECQA OSHC Documentation Changes
By now, you've probably heard about the changes to OSHC Documentation that came into effect as of 1 July 2023 for South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria (for Western Australia check legislation for commencement date). We know! So many changes to tackle in one year! But don't worry, we are here to support you and reduce compliance confusion.
NQF Changes to Know About
So much has changed this year! Don't fall behind... Here is a recap of all the NQF changes to know about.
Child Care Subsidy changes begin in July
As of July, changes to the Child Care Subsidy will be implemented by the Department of Education. This includes the 1st of July when the gap fee must be paid electronically and the 10th July when new subsidy rates come into effect. Here's everything you need to know to get ready.
Where is the Family Day Care Diary?
New and exciting Diaries have arrived at Butler Diaries featuring new layouts, binding, and COLOUR!
Where are the Professional Diaries and Nanny Diary?
From 2024, we have made changes to our suppliers to bring stronger Diaries packed with more features to Butler Diaries. These changes mean we are focusing on the two Industries we do best, Childcare and Tradies.
Where is the New Zealand Weekly Programming Diary?
From 2024, we have discontinued the NZ Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary.
What's new: Diary and Resource Changes
What a big start to 2023 with the introduction of the new Frameworks. We have redesigned our Diaries and introduced new resources to represent the new Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place Framework. While redesigning, we also took a look at our current Diaries to simplify and make documentation clearer. Find out what's new at Butler Diaries!
2023/2024 Financial Year Diaries
Are you looking for 2023/2024 Financial Year Diaries? We’ve got some big news for you! We have listened to feedback and are happy to announce you can expect something new and better in 2024!
Changes to Assessment and Rating 2023
From 2023, there are changes coming to Assessment and Ratings that impact you and your service. The goal of the changes is continuous quality improve across children's education and care. The announcement was made by the Australian Children's Education and Care Authority (ACECQA). What's changing for Assessment and Rating in 2023?
Updated EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Learning Outcomes
Your Programming and Reflection Pack just got bigger! Not only does it include Print-Ready Photo Evidence for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary, but it now also includes an Updated EYLF and MTOP V2.0 Learning Outcome template so you can start using the V2.0 Frameworks now. Yes, we are continuing the goal of no more sticky fingers!
The Evidence Behind the Culturally Responsive Calendar
Our Culturally Responsive Year is a monthly calendar designed to highlight the culturally competent and responsive practices carried out in the ECE Setting. It is a monthly reminder to actively involve children in cultural practices and activities as well as a record of the experiences for parents and assessors to view. It supports you to "build it in" rather than "bolt it on" to your program and practice. Write stories, draw pictures, or stick in photos to document your month and maintain a record of experiences for parents and assessors to view.
New Requirements for Centre Based Services: Transportation
Most educators and services working in Early Learning are aware of the tragic incidents that have occurred in centres offering Transportation for children. In response to safety risks to children using centre based transportation services, new regulatory requirements will come into effect from 1 March 2023.
Print Ready Photo Evidence
We have created print ready photo templates to make providing photo evidence easier. They are the perfect size to print and stick into your Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary. The Design is drag and drop friendly and works with Free Canva Accounts. Learn more...
Unpacking the New EYLF V 2.0 and MTOP V 2.0 Frameworks
Updates to the EYLF and MTOP have been released in 2023. The new Approved Learning Frameworks will be recognised alongside the 2012 Frameworks until early 2024 in which V2.0 will replace V1.0. Here we unpack the changes to support you in your planning, QIP and reflective discussions to get ready for the changes.
Compliance Information and Butler Diaries for your Childcare Service
In Early Childhood Education and Outside School Hours Care Services, you are obligated to comply with regulations, laws, and be governed by best practice. This can easily lead to compliance confusion and leave you unsure of how to best meet your obligations as a service provider in Australia. Butler Diaries is here to support you in simplifying your compliance documentation to minimise confusion and provide you with a simple to use system for staying compliant with your documentation.
