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Phoenix Support For Educators, Sandi Phoenix

Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking

Children are being raised in systems, such as some schools, early childhood programs, residential care settings, and even the justice system, that view behaviour through a lens of control—managing act...

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25 Feb 2025

The Phoenix Cups, Chris Phoenix

Creating a Culture of Wellbeing

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24 Feb 2025 Blog

Phoenix Support For Educators, Briana Thorne

Are We Supervising Children? Or Are We Looking at Them?

Disclaimer: This is Part 2 of this series! If you'd like to read part one, click here . Supervision in early years education extends far beyond simple head counts or rigid supervision plans. It is a d...

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26 Jan 2025

Phoenix Support For Educators, Briana Thorne

Throwing Away the Supervision Plan – Finding Effective Supervision Strategies That Work

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is at the heart of every early learning service. Active supervision stands as a fundamental strategy in this effort, going beyond simply being present an...

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19 Jan 2025 Blog

Phoenix Support For Educators, Briana Thorne

Reclaiming Play: The Role of Movement and Outdoor Adventures in Early Years Education

Let’s face it: childhood today looks a bit different than it used to. When was the last time you saw a child climb a tree like it was Mount Everest or turn a pile of sticks into a pirate ship? If you ...

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12 Jan 2025

Phoenix Support For Educators, Briana Thorne

Preparing for Your Assessment and Rating Visit: Tips for Success

Assessment and rating - two words that can send a ripple of anxiety through any early years service. However, what if we reframe this? What if we see Assessment and Rating Day as an opportunity, rathe...

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5 Jan 2025

Phoenix Support For Educators, Linda Price

Crafting a culture of wellbeing as an Educational Leader

As 2025 roars into full swing, one voice from the sector is echoing loud and clear…BURN OUT! Lets not dilly dally around this point – rather face it head on and begin to employ our collective thought ...

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29 Dec 2024 Blog

Phoenix Support For Educators, Briana Thorne

The Neurological Impact of Trauma: Strategies for Supporting Children in Early Education

Trauma can have profound and lasting effects on children’s neurological, emotional, and social development. For educators, understanding these impacts is vital for creating environments where children...

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27 Nov 2024

Phoenix Support For Educators, Briana Thorne

Child lashing out for no reason? Spoiler alert: There is ALWAYS a reason.

Hands up who has heard the following phrases (or felt them yourselves – we won’t tell) about children’s behaviour: He does it for no reason. She is just trying to get at us. The behaviour is completel...

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30 Sep 2024

Phoenix Support For Educators, Briana Thorne

The Power of Physical Activity in Supporting Healing through Trauma

Trauma can deeply impact children, affecting how they think, feel, and interact with others. Research suggests that about 5% of children will experience trauma before they turn 18. Symptoms can range ...

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22 Sep 2024

Phoenix Support For Educators, Linda Price

What Goes Into an Educational Leadership Toolkit?

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18 Jul 2024 Blog

Phoenix Support For Educators, Sandi Phoenix

From Behaviour ‘Management’ to Fostering Wellbeing – A Way Forward

Psychology: The science of behaviour (Carlson & Buskist, 1996) was the first textbook I owned as a bright-eyed undergraduate embarking on my mission to leave the world just a little bit better. It was...

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25 Jun 2024

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