Are you an early childhood professional looking to create the best first impression? Then you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Everything Early Childhood podcast! In this episode, we'll be discussing tips and tricks for making a great first impression as an early childhood educator, to families, assessors and also for new potential candidates visiting your service. Tune in to the Everything Early Childhood podcast to learn how to make a lasting impression and set yourself up for succ...
Apr 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 49
Join us on the Everything Early Childhood Podcast as we delve into the world of safeguarding your child care business. We'll share real stories from across the sector, including defamatory social media posts, threats from parents, and wrongful termination claims, and discuss what we can learn from them. Discover practical tips and best practices for protecting your business from legal issues, and gain valuable insights on navigating the complexities of employment laws. Tune in to ensure you're e...
Apr 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 48
In this latest episode of the Everything Early Childhood podcast, we explore how early childhood services can effectively collect and utilise feedback from families to improve their programs. Exceeding Theme 3: Partnerships with Families is the driving force behind this discussion. Join our host, Leeza Browne, as she sits down with early childhood experts to discuss strategies for engaging with families and obtaining valuable feedback. Together, they'll explore the importance of building strong ...
Apr 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 47
The Everything Early Childhood podcast is back with another episode, and this time we're answering questions from early childhood professionals on Collaborative Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) with our special guest Jake Beesley. In this episode, we tackle the important question of how to get your team involved in the QIP process, moving from ideas to action. We know that implementing a QIP can be a daunting task, but it's essential to provide high-quality care and education to young children. T...
Mar 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 46
Are you ready to dive into the world of early childhood education? Join Leeza Browne on the Everything Early Childhood podcast as she chats with special guest Amiee Atkinson, the brilliant operations manager from Eden Academy. From leadership to life principles, and everything in between, Amiee shares her wisdom and experiences that are sure to leave you feeling inspired and motivated. With a mix of humor, heart, and valuable insights, this podcast is the perfect way to stay up-to-date on the la...
Mar 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 45
Mar 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, Leeza Browne, founder of Platinum Education Group, shares her thoughts and observations on current government topics related to the sector. Drawing from her experience conducting service visits to various services, Leeza discusses her observations on the state of early childhood education and highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Leeza also provides her perspective on the future of early childhood education, discussing potential trends and developments t...
Mar 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 43
Mar 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 42
Join us on the latest episode of "Everything Early Childhood," where our host Leeza Browne explores the industry changes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) 2.0. As a leading expert in the field of early childhood education, Leeza delves into the significance of the updates made to the EYLF and how they impact the way educators approach teaching and learning. In this thought-provoking episode, Leeza shares her insights on the new focus areas of the EYLF 2.0 and how they align with curre...
Feb 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 41
Feb 15, 2023•47 min•Ep. 40
Are you a leader feeling overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities? Are you looking for ways to boost your productivity and leadership impact? Look no further. In this episode, we explore the art of delegation, and how it can help busy leaders like you reclaim their time and minimise overwhelm. You'll learn about the biggest myths about delegation, the benefits of delegation for leaders, and an effective process on HOW to delegate effectively. Whether you're new to delegation or a seasoned pro...
Feb 08, 2023•41 min•Ep. 39
Melissa Falero the Head of Operations at Thrive Early Learning join us to talk about her journey in the Early Childhood Space. Everyone has a different origin story, and things that happen prior to their story that shape who we are today. We delve into so many things, such as overcoming burnout, reflecting and making change when you need to, current sector changes and overall Mel and I chat about the fundamentals of leadership and how you can bring skills learnt and interests from many different...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 38
Jan 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 37
Jan 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 36
Jan 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 35
Dec 22, 2022•35 min•Ep. 34
It's that time of the year when we start thinking about staff appraisals. When we visit services, they often shudder them, we hear things like they are so boring, we dont want to do them, we dont have time and they have no meaning so whats the point. Join us as we explore, What should be in them, how should you do them, and how to get the most out of your teams.
Dec 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 33
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 32
Nov 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 31
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 30
Exploring Imposter Syndrome; what it is, how it impacts you, and how to overcome it!
Nov 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 29
Nov 02, 2022•39 min•Ep. 28
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
I have to hold myself accountable - we are only human! I completely stuffed up, i had the most amazing conversation with Ray Everest the owner of Future Focus child care services in New Zealand and after our chat, i realised i forgot to push record. I was so disappointed! What i wanted to share with you all is a recap of that conversation, not as good as the real thing, but be sure to follow future focus and their amazing story online! We will get Ray on again soon!...
Oct 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 25
Leeza and Jake travelled to New Zealand to experience Early Childhood from across the Tasman and bring some kiwi knowledge back to Oz. These are the takeaway's from the take - Part 1!
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 24
Sep 21, 2022•27 min•Ep. 23
Give meaning the play! In this episode we explore Schematic play approaches and some examples of how you would see these in practice. You will never look at play the same again!
Sep 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 22
Lets explore one of the areas that has the biggest misconceptions in early childhood....Intentional Teaching. This short episode delves into exploring what intentional teaching is and adding some tools into your toolbelt as well as looking how it relates back to the NQS and our practice.
Sep 07, 2022•13 min•Ep. 21
Angela Lee Jenkins is a great human on a mission to help everyone bounce back, build resilience and focus on their wellbeing. With a background in body and brain health she shares some of her strategies that she uses to help individuals and groups to bounce back from tough times. Angela shares her personal story which has made her more resilient and the reason she started on this journey. She believes we are all here to share our greatness! Find out more information at Angelaleejenkins.com.au...
Sep 01, 2022•47 min•Ep. 20
