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  "Beautiful and Visually Appealing": A Case Study

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 25, 2022

  We love seeing the different ways educators are adding their own personality to their documentation. We checked out the Torquay Kids' teams Diaries and saw how educators are using different methods such as highlighting and photos to complete planning and reflections.
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  "It's doing your work for you" A Case Study

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 24, 2022

  "I don't know where it has been all my life."

  Leanne is a veteran Educator in the industry for nearly 40 years. As a relief worker, she visits many centres with different philosophies and practices. When asked about her practice and method, she points to the Butler Method supporting her in her programming and practice. Leanne feels the Butler Method has simplified her documentation and helped her meet her obligations. She has described the diary as doing her work for her.

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  The Importance of Critical Reflection in Early Childhood Education

  Butler Diaries @ May 24, 2022

  Critical reflection – the process of carefully evaluating the outcomes of our actions – can help us to improve our educational methods, and thus to better meet the needs of the children in our care. Critical reflection is a skill that comes with time and experience, but it’s well worth putting in the effort to hone it, as it will help you to continuously learn and improve your practice over time. Read on to find out more about how you can apply critical reflection in your early childhood education centre.
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  Print Ready Photo Evidence for your Weekly Programming and Reflection Child Educator Diary

  Butler Diaries @ Dec 23, 2022

  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...
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  Unpacking the New EYLF V 2.0 and MTOP V 2.0 Frameworks

  Butler Diaries @ Jan 24, 2023

  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.
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  Compliance Information and Butler Diaries for your Childcare Service

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 14, 2022

  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.

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  Rated Exceeding "The Department Love It": A Case Study

  Butler Diaries @ Nov 25, 2022

  We were lucky enough to be invited into Brady Bunch at Hervey Bay. This is one of their three Queensland centres with another three down South. The absolutely wonderful team took us through their service and how they achieved an Exceeding Rating. Brady Bunch completely flipped their planning and programming method and introduced the Butler Method is 2021.
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  Compliance in Early Childhood Education and Care

  Butler Diaries @ Aug 03, 2022

  All education and care services approved under the National Law are required to keep a record of their compliance.

  Our resources are designed for your service and educators to keep records which are required under the NQS. Streamline your documentation and succeed at exceeding with Butler Creative Childcare Resources.

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  EYLF in Practice: Belonging, Being and Becoming

  Butler Diaries @ Jul 08, 2022

  Fundamental to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) are the three pillars Being, Belonging, and Becoming. These values guide the framework and our practice as Early Childhood Educators. This includes our mission, vision, and actions as well as our day-to-day operations. This article takes you through the three pillars of the EYLF.
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  Sustainability in Practice for ECEC

  Leona Butler @ Feb 10, 2021
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  How our customers use our diaries for educator programming and reflection.

  Butler Creative @ Jun 12, 2019

  Take a look at how our customers use the Weekly Programming and Reflection diaries.
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  Tips for Using Our Weekly Programming and Reflection Diary

  Butler Creative @ Feb 28, 2017