Shared Beginnings Early Learninghttps://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +1000enquiries@sharedbeginnings.com.au (Shared Beginnings Early Learning)Shared Beginnings Early Learningenhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss<![CDATA[What you need to know about staff ratios]]>https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-staff-ratioshttps://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/post/view/post/130210Centre ratios, how they work and the Shared Beginnings difference. 

If you’ve toured an early childhood education centre recently, chances are you’ve heard the word ‘ratios’. ]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +1000<![CDATA[The backpack checklist]]>https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/how-shared-beginnings-ceo-kim-clifton-measures-success-130169-130207https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/post/view/post/130207What to pack in their kindy bag
(...and what to leave at home)

There are two types of parents: those who label every sock and have spare undies to back up the spare undies they pack in their child’s bag eac]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:41:00 +1000<![CDATA[5 safety warning signs parents should never ignore]]>https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/5-safety-warning-signs-parents-should-never-ignorehttps://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/post/view/post/130169An early learning expert's guide

Choosing an early learning provider is one of the most important decisions parents make because it determines where their child will be when they're not around. 

]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +1000<![CDATA[The surprising sign of a quality early learning centre]]>https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/the-surprising-sign-of-a-quality-early-learning-centrehttps://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/post/view/post/130054(Hint: It's not fancy toys)

Shared Beginnings CEO Kim Clifton brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in running early learning centres, coupled with her personal insight as a mother of four.

]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +1000<![CDATA[How Shared Beginnings CEO Kim Clifton measures success]]>https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/how-shared-beginnings-ceo-kim-clifton-measures-successhttps://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/post/view/post/130001The Shared Beginnings Transition

Changes within your child’s early childhood education centre can be among the most challenging for families to navigate. 

]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +1000<![CDATA[All about new Australian child safety laws]]>https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-compliance-changes-for-early-learning-centreshttps://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/post/view/post/130000What these changes mean for you

The past few years have seen the early learning industry go through a state of flux and regulators have rightly moved to make sure we safeguard children above all else.

]]>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +1000<![CDATA[How to handle drop-off anxiety]]>https://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/i-ve-witnessed-20-000-early-learning-centre-drop-offs-here-s-howe-to-get-it-righthttps://www.sharedbeginnings.com.au/blog/post/view/post/126163The psychology behind what works

Anyone who has ever done the morning drop-off with a reluctant child knows the struggle - the anxiety of leaving them there when they won't let go, and the deep breath you take

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