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MCSA MOBILE MEET
The Mobile Meet feature a mix of skilled and dynamic presenters, high profile special guests, networking, practical hands on workshops, learning circle discussion groups, NSW State and Federal Government engagement, MCSA AGM, outdoor opportunities and much, much more.
The program will provide a mix of key note addresses, interactive workshop sessions and presentation styles to further extend knowledge and understandings, balanced with great opportunities to engage in professional conversations. Mobile Children’s Services, enjoy fellow Mobiler’s company and through networking, gain further support and learn from each other.
MCSA strive to continue offering the annual training and networking opportunity for our members and non members.
SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCE
The following information is provided as an introduction to sustainability in a mobile early childhood setting. The information provided and the websites referred to are just some of the many resources available to assist you in going green!
KIDS DON'T FLY
With the warmer summer months approaching it is timely to be reminded of the 'Kids Don't Fly' safety campaign, run by The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Parents and careers need to be aware that children can fall out of a window that is open more than 12.5cm – even if a fly screen is present.In a statement to the media, Professor Danny Cass, Head of Trauma at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, said that these injuries often happen in the warmer months, when windows and balcony doors are left open. "As a majority of window and balcony falls occur in a child's own home, it is important that parents and carers are reminded of the importance of supervision, and how to keep children safe around windows and balconies," he said.
Although most incidents occur in the family home, parents should also be aware of windows and balconies at the homes of relatives and carers, or when on holidays in an unfamiliar setting.
The Kids Don't Fly Campaign recommends:
All windows above the ground floor to be opened no more than 12.5cm.
All windows have window locks/latches fitted to stop windows opening more than 12.5cm, or guards to protect the opening (see Kids Can't Fly Window Safety Product Guide).
Where possible, open windows from the top.
Beds and other furniture are kept away from windows, so that children cannot climb up to windows.
Parents do not rely on flyscreens to prevent a child from falling out of a window.
Children are taught to play away from windows.
Children are always supervised.
To prevent children falling from your balcony, The Children's Hospital at Westmead recommends:
Balcony balustrades (railings) be at least 1metre high.
Make sure that any vertical bars in the balustrade are no more than 12.5cm apart (use a ruler to measure).
Your balustrade should have no horizontal or near horizontal parts that would allow children to climb.
All furniture, pot plants and other climbable objects are kept away from the edge of the balcony.
Parents be aware of furniture that is light enough for children to drag to the balcony edge.
Children are always supervised.
Keep doors leading to balconies closed so that children cannot gain access to them.
To visit the Kids Don't Fly Campaign go to: http://kidshealth.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/projects/falls-windows-and-balconies
Submissions and Summaries
MCSA makes many submissions on behalf of our members to inquiries and reviews. We also provide timely policy analysis and summaries direct to services.
Early Childhood Practices
Mobile Services Policy Listing
MCSA has put together a listing of policies that Mobile Children's Services should have within their service.
For more information regarding policies please contact our office.
Early Childhood Early Intervention Resource
The following information is provided as an introduction to early childhood sensory disorders and provides key indicators to assist you to identify potential sensory disorders in young children and strategies to assist when working with these children. This resource is not intended to replace the expertise of early intervention agencies, but rather provide information to alert you when there could be a need to engage one of these agencies or when looking for additional resources to assist you when working with children with sensory disorders.
Early Childhood Equipment for a Mobile Preschool
This resource is adapted from a document provided by Penny Smith of Cowra Early Childhood Mobile Service. It lists the types and quantities of early childhood equipment that would be needed for a full-time Mobile Preschool – Operating 4 days per week at 2 to 4 different venues. Each Mobile Service venue is different and will require different types and quantities of equipment to cover the range of practices.
MCSA MOBILE NEWS
Our Annual General Meeting has been rescheduled for the 24th April at a time to be confirmed, via the Zoom meeting platform. Please read The agenda, The Annual Report and 2018 Draft Minutes before the meeting.
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