Author name: Leanne

Let’s talk teaching practices. As a provisional teacher, these are probably at the front of your mind each day you head into your Centre. They will also be something you refine as your teaching career progresses. To be successful and rewarding, your personal teaching practices need to align with the practices at your Centre, but […]

Is it possible to have your cake and eat it too? Yes, the old saying asks a very valuable question. Is it possible to have it all? Can you fit work, family and personal commitments into your life and balance it all without any of the balls dropping? Yes, you can. You just need to

As you navigate your provisional teaching journey, know that you will be assigned a mentor to guide you through. But, what is the actual role of that mentor? How can they actually help you through this time and what can you lean on them for? Well, those are the very things we are tackling in

It has been an interesting start to 2023. No one expected this year to be normal, but we couldn’t have predicted the wild weather events that seem to have dominated summer. At best, they have been disruptive. At worst, they have been devastating. A timely reminder that things don’t always pan out the way you

That’s a cause for celebration, but now comes the next big step – full registration. Holding a Full Practising Certificate shows that you have met all teaching standards and can teach independently. It is helpful when applying for teaching roles, particularly for senior positions in ECE centres.  To obtain that practising certificate, you’ll need to

2022 was not the year most people were expecting. Meant to be our return to normal, it turns out that the year was anything but normal. Even though the lockdown restrictions were lifted, we still didn’t return to pre-pandemic ways. Many people finished the year feeling tired, burned out and ready for change. But, that

As you move through your two-year journey to full certification while also teaching full time, at times, you might find it hard to maintain your motivation. Being in the right mindset is vital to your success. With the right mindset, you can overcome obstacles and tackle the challenges of certification as they arise with positivity

Teaching practices – those are two big words that can define your journey as an early childhood education teacher. Throughout your career, you will regularly reflect on and refine your teaching practices. You may also need to learn to adapt your own teaching practices to align with the centre you are working at. But teaching

Inquiry goals, what are they and how can they help you teach? Well, you’ve probably heard talk of the inquiry process during your training. It forms an important part of your teaching journey. On your journey towards full certification, you’ll need to undertake one or more inquiries. However, you may not be sure what they

Working towards Full Certification can seem daunting when you are balancing teaching and the work you need to do for your qualification. The key is not to get too far ahead of yourself and to work through things in a logical order. Your mentor will help you plan, but ultimately it is up to you