Centre-based services requirements All centre-based services approved under either the National Quality Framework (NQF) or the Children’s Services Act (CS Act) - such as, occasional care and limited hours services - must comply with the same requirements. At all times that children are being educated and cared for there must be at least one educator who: holds a current approved first aid qualification has undertaken current approved anaphylaxis management training has undertaken current approved emergency asthma management training. The same person may hold one or more of the above qualifications (including the nominated supervisor in occasional care and limited hours services). The educator(s) must be available: immediately in an emergency at all times at any place where children are being cared for - including on excursions or outings. Where children are being educated and cared for on a school site, these educators: may be in attendance at the school site...

SINK PURPOSES STICKERS Our vinyl sticker make it clear what the purpose of a particular sink is for. Water will run off these stickers and they will help keep you compliant as well as healthy. #workplacehealthandsafety #sinkpurpose #complianceresources #PDFEDUCATIONSUPPLIES #handwashingsink #craftsink #foodpreparationsink #dishwashingsink #babybottlepreparation #mopsink #earlyyearseducation #qualityarea2 #mytimeourplaceresources

Our range of corflute outdoor signage will stand up to the elements.  We use corflute as it is weatherproof and we print using UV ink to resist fading. We suggest using zip-ties  if attaching to a fence and Velcro for walls for a secure and long-lasting mounting solution.

Children will find the smallest of gaps and some how manage to squeeze through and their toes are sure talented  able to climb up gates.  This creates a major problem if you are running a home based FDC, Early Education Service, OSHC or School. PDF Education Supplies have the solution to this problem with our stunning ART prints.  They are flat and you choose the height and width to cover up the escape area. They will bring interest and make your outdoor area safer.  We have a large number of different prints available.  They are sent Australia wide and easy to install.

Sand help a child develop fine motor skills like those necessary to use a small shovel, pull a truck, and build a castle. By burying themselves in sand, and feeling their body position within the sand, children are using words to communicate their different body parts that they can feel or move under the sand.   Sand play also helps children develop more complex social skills like sharing, and communicating with piers. A child does not need large numbers of toys in a sandpit as their imagination will be endless. Sand play is particularly beneficial for developing a sense of textures. Not only is sand a new and different texture for children to feel on their skin, but the contrast it creates with concrete, grass, dirt, and wood will emphasize the sensation of each surface. Sand Play Safety Tips A sand box should always be cover it when it’s not in use to...

Recycling projects are a fun and inventive experiences that children can turn into lifelong habits when established early in years. Instead of buying new resources, explore craft ideas for kids with waste material. You don’t have to wait for Earth Day to try recycling things. Do them now by collecting items from around your home and by sorting out your rubbish before it goes in the trash.  With 10cents for can and bottle recycling it is also a way for children to earn their own spending money.

Steps for social distancing in the workplace include: stop shaking hands to greet others consider cancelling non-essential meetings. If needed, hold meetings via video conferencing or phone call put off large meetings to a later date hold essential meetings outside in the open air if possible promote good hand, sneeze and cough hygiene provide alcohol-based hand rub for all staff eat lunch at your desk or outside rather than in the lunch room regularly clean and disinfect surfaces that many people touch open windows or adjust air conditioning for more ventilation limit food handling and sharing of food in the workplace avoid non-essential travel promote strict hygiene among food preparation (canteen) staff and their close contacts Businesses must do everything they can for Social Distancing

We are all aware of the current Coronavirus and with this in mind it is more important than ever that we follow correct hygiene procedures.  Clean hands has always and will always be one of our best forms of defence against all germs.  PDF Education Supplies is committed to the healthy and safety of all, hence why we have added this vinyl sticker to our range it will act as a reminder to all that you require them to sanitise their hands prior to entry.  Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, like handrails, table tops, or toys, and then transferred to another person's hands.  

Australia’s approach to multicultural policy embraces our shared values and cultural traditions and recognises that Australia’s multicultural character gives us a competitive edge in an increasingly globalised world. The approach articulates the rights and responsibilities that are fundamental to living in Australia and supports the rights of all to celebrate, practise and maintain their cultural traditions within the law and free from discrimination. The policy aims to strengthen social cohesion through promoting belonging, respecting diversity and fostering engagement with Australian values, identity and citizenship, within the framework of Australian law. Our latest outdoor corflute sign quotes the words of The Seekers which sums it up perfectly us just how lucky we really are live in The Lucky Country.   This sign can be left outdoor in the weather or you can use it indoors, UV printed and Weather proof so will last for a good few years www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au

A simple way to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability practices is the use of the water tank to water the garden. This corflute weatherproof sign is perfect to leave outdoors near the water tank it will assist with Quality Area 3, Element 3.3.2.   www.pdfeducationsupplies.com.au Benefits of rainwater in gardens Not only can rainwater use in gardens reduce demand on mains systems, it has some a range of benefits, some of which are little-known. Nitrogen It might be a surprise to many of use, but rain water contains some nitrogen. Two types of nitrogen are formed during rain, ammonia – an atmospheric gas that dissolves in rainwater – and nitrate which is produced by the reaction of water and atmospheric nitrogen by lightning during storms. It can also be collected from particles in the air caused by various industrial processes. Rainwater may contain more nitrogen than mains water due to its absorption...