GREAT READS, WHEN YOU NEED THEM.
The Underestimated Value of Sensory Play in Early Childhood Education. Imagine yourself as a child playing at the beach (on the sand and in the water), mixing paint with your fingers, squashing/pounding playdough or clay, creating a Lego masterpiece, ass...
International Women’s Day 2021- Big Fat Smile focuses on championing Women in the early education and care sector. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women of all roles, ...
Two years without a fee increase – a win for families! Big Fat Smile’s commitment to access to quality early learning and care and Out of School Hours Care is evident. The fees at Big Fat Smile services have not increased in nearly 18 months and wi...
While the COVID-19 Pandemic has prevented us from presenting Transition to School information in person this year, we thought it was still vital for parents to have this information. That's why we've put together this two-part webinar series. In Part O...
The value of play-based learning in Early Education: Challenging traditional perspectives of learning At this time of the year, many families are preparing to enrol their child into an Early Education and Care (ECEC) service, transitioning from an Early ...
Putting children first- How do Early Education and Care services advocate for children’s safety, wellbeing and development? Dr Michele Peden and Rene Perry National Child Protection Week was launched in 1990, with the aim to increase the awareness o...
As restrictions roll back in New South Wales, so too does the temporary Child Care Relief Package. On July 13, the Child Care Subsidy system will be turned back on and fees will be charged once again. For many, we understand that your circumstances may ha...
Dear Families Please find attached a letter from the Big Fat Smile Chairman, David Campbell, outlining the merger of Big Fat Smile with Goodstart Early Learning. We are excited to share the news that two of Australia’s leading not-for-profit early ...