Return of The Child Care Subsidy: Your Options
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...
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Big Fat Smile merger with Goodstart Early Learning
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...
How to support children as they begin to transition into the ‘new world’
COVID-19 dramatically changed the landscape of the education system (Birth to Year 12) for children and families. Whilst NSW public schools have remained open, the majority of families followed the...
Big Fat Smile launches online learning platform | @HOME WITH BIG FAT SMILE
Big Fat Smile, leading provider of early learning and care and recreation services, is pleased to announce the launch of an online home learning platform – @Home with Big Fat...
How to Best Support and Discuss COVID-19 With our Children
Pedagogical Thinker in Residence, Dr Michele Peden, discusses below ways to best support our children in these unprecedented and anxious times and ways to discuss COVID-19 with young people. COVID-19...
Coronavirus | Big Fat Smile’s approach
Big Fat Smile is closely monitoring the advice provided by both state and federal authorities regarding the Novel Coronavirus. The health and safety of our children and staff is our...
Discussing bushfires with children – a resource list
It is hard to escape information about the bushfires. Children are exposed to footage and information on TV, Radio, print and social media. Some children are also experiencing first-hand the...
Young children and technology: how we support children’s learning, health and wellbeing in our in a digital context within our community preschools?
Young children are growing up in a society that engages with digital technology on a daily basis, and therefore children are very comfortable and confident in a digital culture that...
Community Building Partnerships grant benefits Big Fat Smile Kenny Street Community Preschool
In 2019, Big Fat Smile Kenny Community Preschool received a Community Building Partnership grant as part of an NSW Government initiative that provides grants for community infrastructure projects that deliver...
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Safety
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Child-centric
Leadership
Inclusion
