• The Art of Feedback: A Guide for Early Education and Care Settings

    By Colin SlatteryJuly 7, 2023

    In early education and care settings, effective feedback is a fundamental ingredient in creating a positive and productive working environment. It’s a two-way street that doesn’t just occur between educators and parents or guardians, but also among educators themselves and between managers and their staff. This article will explore the process of giving and receiving … Read more

  • Starting school: what will you share with families?

    By Kristy O'TooleOctober 18, 2021

    Here is where I would begin: As you and your child begin to consider starting school you may well feel a wave of emotions. Completely expected, it is a big change. Of course, you want these emotions to be positive but remember it is okay if you have some worries or concerns. Starting school is … Read more

  • Co-research?

    By Dr Alma FleetAugust 24, 2020

    The notion of ‘co-researching’ may be causing a little uncertainty around your place. You may have heard that you are being encouraged to try it, but you’re not all that sure what people are talking about! Remembering that the prefix ‘co’ means ‘with’, won’t be much help if you or your colleagues are unsure about the ‘research’ bit!

  • Discovering Professional Resilience During Uncertain Times. When The Going Gets Tough….

    By Karen WarringtonAugust 10, 2020

    And so the day begins.  Another day of watching and waiting for the news that could possibly set a new and unchartered direction for us all.  Every day seems to be just like the last. Today of all days has been the end of a particularly anxious wait for our community.  Another day of uncertainty … Read more

  • Where’s my……….

    By Colin SlatteryJune 23, 2020

    With the popularity of webinars and other on-line methods of learning, Semann & Slattery is often asked, ‘WHERE IS MY STUFF?’ The ‘STUFF’ usually consists of: Certificates Links to webinars Think sheets – resources NESA hours (for teachers registered in NSW) Here are some tips to make sure you get your stuff delivered to the … Read more

  • Manage time? Who can?

    By Anthony SemannJune 11, 2020

    Lets face it time waits for no one! Time keeps ticking away regardless of our efforts to squeeze in more and more into our day. The question then stands: Can we really be successful at time management. Clearly no one can manage time. Maybe this is why it is a source of constant frustration for … Read more