Stress at work can happen in any employment setting; however, for RECEs, if not properly managed, stress has the potential to lead to unprofessional practice decisions.
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and, specifically on October 24th, many organizations across Ontario will be promoting the understanding that “[e]very child and youth has a right to safety and well-being”. For Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs), that means ensuring you understand your legal obligations surrounding your duty to …
Social media is changing the way Registered Early Childhood Educators communicate in both their personal and professional lives. The Practice Note on Using Social Media looks at the risks and benefits for RECEs in using social media. What are some of the professional benefits to using social media? Social media …
The early learning and child care sector is always evolving, even when it comes to the legislation, regulations and policies that govern your profession. As a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), it is important to know about these changes so you can reflect on them in relation to the College’s …
Finally, those lazy, crazy days of summer have arrived. Summer means field trips to the beach or local swimming pool, nature walks and many other outdoor activities. With excited children and summer routines changing, supervision becomes even more important and challenging. It is worth revisiting professional supervision strategies and techniques …
Dual relationships can pose a challenge for registered early childhood educators (RECEs) because in addition to a professional relationship, they have one or more relationships with a child, the child’s family, a colleague or a supervisee. To help navigate this practice issue, the College recently released its Practice Guideline on Dual …