There’s a lot of jobs that need doing around the house. It’s only fair that the kids pitch in to …
Behaviour management strategies that actually work
Having some issues with difficult behaviour at your house? Those behaviour management strategies that worked so well on your toddler …
Kindness is courageous too
Children are usually focused on what’s right in front of them and cannot see the bigger picture. This means they …
Science helps to get kids eating their veggies
It’s a common dinner-time battle at most houses: trying to get the kids to eat some vegetables. Any vegetables. We …
10 free things to do with your kids in the school holidays
When school holidays are approaching, it’s good to have some ideas about ways you can keep the kids entertained. Even …
How Before and After School Care Encourages Children to Thrive Beyond the School Day
Before and After School Care is so much more than just a care arrangement. It teaches children valuable skills they …
Parents and carers: Here are the top 5 questions to ask your OSHC provider
As a parent and carer, you want to make sure your children are cared for and safe at all times. …
How to transition from one provider to another
Transitioning from one OSHC provider to another can be a difficult time for your school community. It’s important to make …
Juggling Work and the School Holidays
It’s a challenge that most families have to face: how do you juggle your work commitments and the school holidays? …
How to Assess Quality Before and After School Care in Just 10 Seconds
When choosing before and after school care, you want to make sure you’re getting a good quality service. While you …
How Different Providers of Before and After School Care operate differently
Not all Before and After School Care providers operate in the same way. Sure, there is the National Quality Framework …
How School Holidays Affect Productivity
School holidays account for approximately twelve weeks of every year. If you have parents working for your organisation (and, really, …
Before and After School Care Regulations: What you Need to Know (Schools Perspective)
As a school there are many regulations and requirements you need to adhere to on a daily basis. The same …
Ten Ways to Support Your Employees During the School Holidays
School holidays can be a stressful time for your staff, especially if you don’t have policies or procedures in place …
Understanding parent guilt during school holidays
School holidays might go by unnoticed for some of your staff, but for those with school-aged children it can be …
Why Sports Centres Should Run Holiday Programs
Holiday programs provide a safe and fun environment for children to be cared for during the school holiday period. They …
Integrating Your OSHC Provider into the School Community
Your OSHC provider offers an important service to your school. When you integrate your them well into the school community, …
How your Child Benefits from Attending Before and After School Care
At Before and After School Care, children come together in enriching environments that are well-resourced, vibrant and fun. It’s only …
What is Before and After School Care?
Before and After School Care is commonly referred to as Out of Hours School Care (or OSHC). It is a …
What do my Children do at Before and After School Care?
Whether you’re new to using Out of School Hours Care (or you’re still considering it), or a regular user you …
5 Reasons Why Kids Love Holiday Programs
The school holidays should be a fun time for kids, full of making memories and hanging out with their friends …
Building Excitement about Attending a School Holiday Program
The school holidays are a chance for children to relax and recharge after a busy school term. Sometimes the focus …
How to choose a holiday program
Choosing a holiday program can be a daunting task, especially if your child has never been to one before. There …