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Focus on reflective practice to achieve greater outcomes in 2019

To quote the philosopher John Dewey, “We do not learn from experience … we learn from reflecting on experience”. What worked for your centre this year? An open day? A program that families and children love? And what didn’t work? Did the flyers at the local cafes attract new families?…

Inspiring ways to build collaborative relationships with families

In a busy, fast-paced world, to involve families with your centre when they are already juggling children, work, home duties and many other commitments can be a complex challenge. On one hand, we all understand being time poor, but we also know the positive impact collaborative relationships between centres and…

Why developing a centre philosophy is of vital importance

What makes a centre special and why developing a centre philosophy is of vital importance?  It’s a sum of many things, such as people, culture, values and your mission as an organisation. Together these things make up your centre philosophy. Does your centre have a philosophy? It should! The Bonkers…

The Importance of Information Nights

Before we make any significant decisions, we all tend to seek out as much information as possible. This is particularly true of parents making decisions that will affect their children’s wellbeing and future. It is with this in mind that Bonkers Beat believes in the importance of childcare services hosting…

Enhancing school readiness in everything we do

As the end of the year fast approaches, it is almost time to say goodbye to 2018 and goodbye to many children at our centres who will be heading off to primary school next year. Preparing children for this huge transition and ensuring their school readiness is the best it…