BFFDC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2020

Posted on February 28, 2020

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Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We acknowledge and respect the Traditional custodians of the land which our service is built upon.
We would like to pay our respects to all Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people across the nation.

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:

Acknowledgment
Important Reminders
Coronavirus Outbreak Safety
Educator-Parent/Guardian Communication
SunSmart
Summer Holidays with BFFDC
Bushfire Safety
Clean Up Australia Day
Back to School Lunchbox Ideas
Beyond Blue – Be You
Facebook Page
The Reading Corner
School Readiness Program
Gallery

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Educators must inform the office if you are working during public holidays.
Educators must involve parents in all the educational program (programming & portfolio)
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).
All Educators must inform the office regarding any Excursions prior to going ahead with them.
Daily Excursion forms and Risk assessments must be updated every year as required by law.
Non-Routine Excursion forms and their Risk assessments must be completed prior to going out 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. All Timesheets must be submitted by Saturday evening.
Follow Sun Smart Requirements during Outdoor Activities (See example below)

Coronavirus Outbreak Safety

Here are some tips to help prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria. Click here for detailed ways to prevent contact and spread of the coronavirus.

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.

Summer Holidays with BFFDC

Below are some photos of activities with BFFDC Educators during the Summer School Holidays.

Healthy Grocery Shopping
~ Educator Asmahan ~

Bakery Trip & Food Workshop
~ Educator Asmahan ~

Craft Workshop
~ Educator Asmahan ~

Bushfire Safety Tips

Here are some links below for bushfire safety tips and plans

Tips and Plan

Clean Up Australia Day

The School Clean Up Australia Day is on the 28th February 2020 and Clean Up Australia Day is on the 1st of March 2020. Better Future Family Day Care urges everyone to join in and help save the environment.

Healthy School Lunchbox Ideas & Hacks

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.

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Whoever You Are

By Mem Fox & Illustrated by Leslie Staub

Every day all over the world, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. Their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are all alike.

Stirring words and bold paintings weave their way around our earth, across cultures and generations. At a time when, unfortunately, the lessons of tolerance still need to be learned, Whoever You Are urges us to accept our differences, to recognize our similarities, and-most importantly-to rejoice in both.

~ Goodreads