We hope all of you are doing well! This newsletter will provide you with essential information as well as fun activities. Feel free to email us any feedback regarding the newsletter and its content.
In this issue:
- Important Reminders
- Monthly Checklist
- Educator-Parent/Guardian Communication
- Changes to Our Philosophy
- Healthy Lunchbox Recipes
- Beyond Blue – Be You
- Facebook Page
- The Reading Corner
- School Readiness Program
- Gallery
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Every educator must issue an invoice at the end of the fortnight.
- Ensure to sign in and sign out at the correct time on the Harmony Web app as required by law.
- Post photos of daily activities on the WhatsApp group as a proof of your work (Daily Diary).
- Absences require a reason and proof by law (e.g. Medical Certificate).
- Daily Excursion forms and Risk assesments must be updated every year as required by law.
- Make sure your CPR, Asthma/Aniphylaxis is up to date.
- Update your Working With Children Check when required
- Like our Facebook page for fun activities and updates (link at end of newsletter).
- Fire equipment check required.
- Renew fire drill every three months
- Fire essentials must be updated as required, following the Fire Essentials Check
- Make sure your Glass Protection certificate is displayed and provide a copy to the office.
- Follow Sun Smart Requirements during Outdoor Activities (Example below)
MONTHLY CHECKLIST
SEPT:
- Fire Safety Essential Check- DONE
- Glass Protection Check- DONE
Educators and Parents/Guardians Communication
Here are some ways to communicate between educators and parents/guardians. This will ensure that a positive relationship is maintained during the family day care service.
- Arrange a morning or afternoon tea.
- Keep an update of the child’s daily activities.
- Use communication apps on your devices such as Whatsapp, Facebook to share photos and descriptions of activities.
- Keep in touch through calls, messaging and email.
- Ensure all important information shared between educator/parents is up to date.
- Have weekly discussions on how to improve the service to suit the child and parents.
Changes to Our Philosophy
Dear Educators & Parents/Guardians, we are currently in the process of reviewing our philosophy. You will receive a copy of the philosophy and a feedback form regarding this shortly. Any feedback provided will be greatly appreciated.
Be You
Better Future Family Daycare will be in collaboration with Be You – Beyond Blue. Be You provides educators with the knowledge, resources, and strategies for helping children and young people achieve their best possible mental health.live.
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The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Poor Sally and her brother. It’s cold and wet and they’re stuck in the house with nothing to do . . . until a giant cat in a hat shows up, transforming the dull day into a madcap adventure and almost wrecking the place in the process! – Goodreads
School Readiness Program
