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As a passionate early childhood education service, chances are you are always looking at ways to go about improving your National Quality Standard (NQS) rating. We get it – so much so that the Bonkers Beat programs are entirely aligned with improving each assessment area!  For today, we wanted to…

At Bonkers Beat, we believe in the power of inclusive education in early childhood education and beyond. It’s a philosophy that values diversity and ensures every child feels welcomed, supported and valued.  So, what does it mean to provide inclusive education? It is all about creating learning environments that cater…

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and what better time to take a moment to recognise all the influential women in our lives, and in the lives of children we care for. Mums, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, family friends – these women significantly impact children’s lives, from their wellbeing to development…

Establishing a compelling and desirable service can be challenging in any sector, let alone in the competitive early childhood education space. However, getting your branding and marketing right is crucial to your centre’s success.  Attracting and retaining families requires you to put some time and thought into making your childcare…

Promoting health and wellbeing within early childhood settings is essential, not just for a child’s physical development but for their emotional and mental growth too. And with the cooler weather on its way, the immune-boosting aspects can also be beneficial. Integrating positive approaches to health and wellbeing into children’s daily…

The value of continual professional and personal development for all of us working in the early childhood education sector cannot be overstated.  We recently held our Wellness Summit for our Bonkers Beat program members, and this event highlighted just how much professional development, as well as personal development and team…