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  • 2024 Revisions to the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG 2024): What's New?

    2024 Revisions to the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG 2024): What's New?

    Here we check out what's new in the QKLG 2024 to support you in your transition. The support in this article is a perfect tool to be utilised in staff meetings and reflective discussions in the lead up to 2025.

  • A Peek into the Early Childhood Cook Diary for ECEC with Examples

    A Peek into the Early Childhood Cook Diary for ECEC with Examples

    Here's we take a peek into the Early Childhood Cook Diary to see how it can help cook's and chef's in Early Childhood manage their kitchens and stay on top of compliance.
  • A Look into the Children's Centre Diary with Examples

    A Look into the Children's Centre Diary with Examples

    Here's we take a look at the Children's Centre Diary to see how it can be used to streamline your admin and help manage your office.
  • A Deep Dive into the Nominated Supervisor Diary with Examples

    A Deep Dive into the Nominated Supervisor Diary with Examples

    Here's we take a deep dive into the Nominated Supervisor Diary to see how it can be used to improve efficiency, memory and quality improvement in your service.

  • Expectations of Educational Leaders in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC): Free Checklist

    Expectations of Educational Leaders in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC): Free Checklist

    As an Educational Leader in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), it's crucial to have clear guidance to ensure you are fulfilling your role comprehensively. Your role is pivotal in shaping the educational practices and overall quality of the service. This guide provides clear directions on your expectations, responsibilities, and practical steps to effectively lead your team, ensuring the best outcomes for children in your care. Download the free checklist...
  • How to complete the Exceeding Guidance for National Quality Standard: Evidence Summary

    How to complete the Exceeding Guidance for National Quality Standard: Evidence Summary

    The Exceeding Guidance for NQS Evidence Summary is designed to support you in succeeding at exceeding with guides to exceeding themes and evidence pages for national quality standards. Each quality area is followed by an evidence page that captures details of the evidence you've collected, where it is kept, and which element it relates to. 
  • How to Become a Family Day Care Provider: A Comprehensive Guide

    How to Become a Family Day Care Provider: A Comprehensive Guide

    Becoming a family day care provider is an enriching career that allows you to create a nurturing environment where children can flourish. This detailed guide will help you understand the steps involved in starting your own family day care and provide tips for ensuring success.
  • Tips for Assessment and Rating for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Services

    Tips for Assessment and Rating for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Services

    Assessment and Rating can be a daunting process for many Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services. However, with proper preparation and a clear understanding of what is expected, the experience can be significantly less stressful. Here are some essential tips to help you prepare for assessment and rating, manage nerves, and effectively discuss your practice.
  • What Are the Duties of a Family Day Care Educator?

    What Are the Duties of a Family Day Care Educator?

    Family Day Care (FDC) educators play a crucial role in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector, offering a unique and personalised form of child care within a home environment. Their duties extend beyond mere supervision, encompassing a broad range of responsibilities that contribute to the development and well-being of the children in their care. Here, we explore the key duties of a Family Day Care educator.
  • Top Three Responsibilities of Educational Leaders in Early Childhood Education and Care

    Top Three Responsibilities of Educational Leaders in Early Childhood Education and Care

    Educational leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and effectiveness of services provided. Their responsibilities are multifaceted, but three key areas stand out as essential to their role: curriculum development and implementation, professional development and support, and quality improvement and compliance.
  • What is a Diary in Childcare and Early Childhood Education and Care?

    What is a Diary in Childcare and Early Childhood Education and Care?

    Diaries in Childcare play an indispensable role in achieving this, serving as more than just a tool for keeping track of dates and events. They are the backbone of effective planning, assessment, and communication within educational settings. Here, we delve into the multifaceted purposes of a diary in ECEC and how it can transform your professional practice.
  • Free NQS Download: Reflective NQS Checklist

    Free NQS Download: Reflective NQS Checklist

    This Reflective NQS Checklist has been adapted from the Guide to the National Quality Framework to provide you an easy to follow and use template for reflecting on your practice against National Quality Standards. It's a great resource for self-assessing your service and reflecting on areas for improvement and assigning persons responsible for overseeing those improvements.

  • The Family Day Care Educator Diary for Family Day Care Educators

    The Family Day Care Educator Diary for Family Day Care Educators

    Navigating the world of compliance as a family day care educator can be daunting. At Butler Diaries, we understand these challenges and are committed to simplifying your experience with our specialised Family Day Care Educator Diary, the Family Day Care Compliance Diary.
  • A Plan is a Guide Right? What Happens if you Don't Complete your Entire Program that Day?

    A Plan is a Guide Right? What Happens if you Don't Complete your Entire Program that Day?

    We saw a question raised in a Facebook group, if the department were to visit and you had not completed your program for the day  - will this impact your Assessment? The Short Answer - Nope! The Long Answer - No, this will not impact your Assessment and Rating if you show what you actually did and why. Here are some tips!

  • An Example of the Sustainability Calendar: QIP in Action

    An Example of the Sustainability Calendar: QIP in Action

    We recently received an example of the Sustainability Calendar and how it is being used to show the Quality Improvement Plan in Action, check it out.
  • Understanding Queensland Kindergarten Funding: A Snapshot Guide for Approved Kindergartens

    Understanding Queensland Kindergarten Funding: A Snapshot Guide for Approved Kindergartens

    Navigating the intricacies of Queensland kindergarten funding is crucial for approved kindergartens to effectively manage resources and provide quality early childhood education. This article aims to demystify the process, detailing when funding is received, how it's accessed, timelines for usage, and permissible expenditures.
  • Which Butler Diary is right for me?

    Which Diary is right for me?

    Here is a visual guide of which Butler Diaries may be right for you. Check out their purpose, who they are designed for, what's included and what variations are available.
  • 2025 Family Day Care Compliance Diary: What's New

    2025 Family Day Care Compliance Diary: What's New

    We collected your feedback over 2024 and made some changes to the 2025 Family Day Care Compliance Checklist Diary. We have now jam packed more of your compliance needs into the same Diary while reducing how bulky it is! Sounds impossible we know, but we did it! Here we go through the changes and give you some examples...
  • Free QKLG Download: Embedding QKLG into Practice Educator Summary Poster

    Free QKLG Download: Embedding QKLG into Practice Educator Summary Poster

    We delve into the significance of integrating the QKLG into practice and explore the practical application of the Continua of Learning and Development. We've also included a free download, "Embedding QKLG Educator Summary" to support you in your programming, reflections and practice.
  • A Practical Example of a Cycle of Planning

    A Practical Example of a Cycle of Planning

    Here is an example of what a cycle of planning might look like...
  • Basic Rights of Early Childhood Educators under Fair Work: A Comprehensive Guide

    Basic Rights of Early Childhood Educators under Fair Work: A Comprehensive Guide

    As an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), ensuring you are well-versed in your rights under Fair Work legislation is essential for maintaining a fair and respectful workplace environment. Here's a comprehensive guide to the basic rights of Early Childhood Educators under Fair Work.
  • FAQs on the OSHC Diary

    FAQs on the OSHC Diary

    The OSHC Diary is a compliance tool for those working in Outside School Hours Care. It captures medical notifications, birthdays and celebrations, children leaving for activities, casual bookings and cancellations, family communication and visitor sign-ins. This means much of your compliance requirements are recorded in the one place and OSHC Educators and Leaders have a daily glance of what's happening inside the service to support supervision, children's inclusion and legal requirements.
  • Mastering the Role of Director in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC): Tips for Success

    Mastering the Role of Director in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC): Tips for Success

    As a director in ECEC, your responsibilities extend beyond mere oversight; you are the orchestrator of a nurturing environment where children thrive and develop essential skills. Excelling in this role requires a blend of leadership, passion, and adherence to quality standards, here are some tips...
  • Free EYLF Download: Embedding V2 Educator Summary Poster

    Free EYLF Download: Embedding V2 Educator Summary Poster

    With the release of the Early Years Learning Framework Version 2 (EYLF V2) and My Time Our Place Framework Version 2 (MTOP V2), educators have a powerful tool at their disposal to enhance the learning experiences of young children. In this guide, we delve into the significance of V2 and offer insights into effectively embedding it into practice. We've also included a free download, "Embedding V2 Educator Summary" to support you in your programming, reflections and practice.
  • A Quick Guide to the Educational Leader Diary with Examples

    A Quick Guide to the Educational Leader Diary with Examples

    The Educational Leader Diary when used correctly acts as a Reflection Tool and shows how critical reflection is being used within the team to improve outcomes for children. It demonstrates and captures evidence of the role of the Educational Leader and the work they are doing to support Educators. Here's a quick guide to the Educational Leader Diary to maximise the way it's being used in your service.
  • FAQs on the Weekly Programming and Reflection Child Educator Diary

    FAQs on the Weekly Programming and Reflection Child Educator Diary

    Have some questions on how the Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary can best be used to show the cycle of planning and children's goals? Wondering how to use it and show evidence for Assessment and Rating... all your information is here.
  • Updated Food Standard Code and Expectations for ECEC

    Updated Food Standard Code and Expectations for ECEC

    You are most likely aware of the updated Food Standard Code 3.2.2A that came into effect on the 8th of December. Since its almost been a month and you may have been busy in the lead up to Christmas, here is a summary to make sure you're on track and ready for 2024.
  • Diving into the Role of an Early Childhood Educator

    Diving into the Role of an Early Childhood Educator

    In the world of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the role of an Early Childhood Educator is pivotal. These professionals play a crucial part in laying the foundation for a child's lifelong learning journey. With meticulousness and dedication, they create a nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential.
  • The Crucial Roles of Directors and Nominated Supervisors in Early Childhood Education and Care

    The Crucial Roles of Directors and Nominated Supervisors in Early Childhood Education and Care

    In the intricate landscape of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), the roles of Directors and Nominated Supervisors are of paramount importance. These professionals serve as the linchpin of quality, compliance, and excellence in a field that revolves around nurturing young minds. In this article, we will delve into the responsibilities and significance of Directors and Nominated Supervisors.
  • Linking EYLF and MTOP Principles to Theorists

    Linking EYLF and MTOP Principles to Theorists

    Here is a quick reference guide to help you link the EYLF and MTOP principles with Theorists in Early Childhood Development. Perfect for your programming, reflections, and learning stories!

  • A Guide to Writing Observations in Early Childhood Education

    A Guide to Writing Observations in Early Childhood Education

    The practice of documenting observations is a cornerstone in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). These observations serve multiple purposes, from mapping a child's developmental milestones to identifying their interests and skills. Moreover, observations lay the groundwork for effective programming and are instrumental in maintaining quality as delineated by frameworks like the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS).
  • Sustainability Prompts for your ECEC

    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.

  • Meeting vs Exceeding NQS

    Meeting vs Exceeding NQS

    Are you unsure about the difference between Meeting and Exceeding NQS? How is it decided where your service lands? The answer lies in the three Exceeding Themes.
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