Resources

Welcome to our growing library of free resources for early childhood educators.

Here you’ll find a wide range of free resources, including training videos, editable templates, policies, educator diaries, posters and so much more.

As a member, you can easily customise resources to suit your needs and add your service logo.  Download them for free and print or use them online. Just make sure everyone using our resources is an EduTribe member, so invite your team to join EduTribe today.

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Authority for a Child to Self-Administer Medication Form

This form allows families to give written permission for their child to self-administer prescribed medication while at your service. Download the form here

Bathroom and Nappy Change Cleaning Guide Poster

Hygiene and cleanliness are so important where children are mingling together for hours each day. The bathroom and nappy change areas are great germ breeders, so these areas need to…

Child Safe Principles Poster Template

How is your service meeting the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations? Use our Child Safe Principles Poster to write down what your service is doing for each principle. It’s…

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

The safety and wellbeing of children in our care must be managed in a cohesive and consistent manner. All services should work from a policy to ensure that this important…

Cleaning Colour Guide Poster

Keep your classroom safe and organised with our Cleaning Colour Guide. Our poster provides a clear visual reference for different cleaning areas, with each zone represented by a colour. This system…

Dealing With Spills Guide Poster

Spills can be a daily consequence of working with children. This 2 page guide will give you direction on how to deal with various types and sizes of spills. It’s…

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

This policy ensures that the culture at your service is inclusive of people from diverse backgrounds, genders, lifestyle preferences, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. It promotes equity and equality, fostering a…

Early Years Learning Framework and Developmental Milestones

We have created three posters to display in your service that support you in meeting the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Developmental Milestones and My Time Our Place Learning Outcomes…

Effective Environment Cleaning Guide Poster

Keeping the environment clean in our services can be a challenge, so we’ve made it easier for you to remember what to do and how to do it. Feel free…

Excursion Policy

Excursions are a high risk in safe supervision, so you need to have a good policy that ensures children are kept safe when going on an excursion. This policy is…

First Aid and Medical Conditions Policy

This policy ensures that the health of children and staff is protected and that medical conditions are managed. It ensures that all staff respond appropriately to medical emergencies and meet…

First Aid Kit Checklist

Stay prepared and keep your first aid kit up to standard to meet National Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety. This easy-to-use checklist helps you ensure your first…

Food Safety and Nutrition Policy

It isn’t just our cooks who need to ensure that food is safely prepared and served, all staff who handle food have to know what the expectations are in regards…

Identifying Children’s Emotions and Feelings Poster Set

This interactive poster set is a great tool to help children identify their emotions and feelings. Easy steps on how to use: Print out the “How are you feeling today?” poster. Write…

Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy

Under the Education and Care Services National Regulations every approved provide must have policies and procedures in place for Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness. This template can be used to…

Incident, Injury, Trauma, Illness and Notifiable Matter Form

Easily document and report serious incidents with this editable form, designed to help your service meet reporting requirements under National Quality Standards Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety. Download…

Mandatory Reporting – Video

A must-watch video that explains why Mandatory Reporting is so important for early childhood educators, what to look for and what to do. Did you know that from 1 November…

Medical Management Risk Minimisation and Communication Plan

This plan helps you support children with specific health needs, such as allergies, asthma, or other medical conditions. It is designed to be completed on enrolment with space to outline…

Monthly Medication Checklist

Stay on top of children’s medication with our monthly checklist. Use this checklist to review expiry dates, storage conditions, labels and documentation. Download our 2025 Monthly Medication Checklist here

Nappy Change and Toileting Record

This tool helps you keep a clear and organised record of nappy changes and toilet use. It ensures consistency in care, assists communication with parents and supports children’s needs.   Nappy…

Nappy Change Poster

A simple, visual step-by-step guide for changing nappies safely and hygienically. A great poster to display on the wall.  Download free Nappy Change Poster here

Nappy Changing Demonstration Video

Learn how to safely and hygienically change a nappy with our easy-to-follow video demonstration.  

Pedagogical Lunch: The Ultimate Guide for Early Childhood Educators

Pedagogical Lunch is A Delicious Way to Learn and Have Fun Do you love food and learning? If you do, then you’ll love pedagogical lunches! They are amazing gatherings where…

Physical Environment Policy

This policy ensures that the physical environment at your service supports the safety, wellbeing, learning and creativity of the children in care.  Physical Environment Policy

Poisonous Plants Reference Guide

An easy guide to help identify common poisonous plants and keep your environment safe. Perfect for educators to ensure children’s safety outdoors.   Poisonous Plants Reference Guide

Portable First Aid Kit Checklist

Make sure your portable first aid kit is ready for excursions, outdoor play, and emergencies on the go. This simple checklist helps you ensure all essential items are packed and…

Protective Behaviours – Video

Educators need to understand protective behaviours if they are going to supervise children safely. This video covers the expectations, signs and reporting associated with protective behaviours in early childhood settings….

Record of Completed Emergency Drills and Evacuations Template

Use this log to easily keep track of all emergency drills and evacuations completed at your service. Download it here

Record of Medication and Authority to Give Medication

It’s essential to keep accurate records when giving medication to children. This easy-to-use template helps you clearly document when medication is given, dosage & timing and who gave and authorised…

Risk Assessment & Management – Video

Our video covers the essentials of risk management planning. Learn how to identify hazards, assess risks and protect both children and staff in your care. 

Safe Sleep Guide Poster

Sleeping children need to be safe at all times. Our safe sleeping guide will remind staff of their responsibilities to ensure (amongst other things) that children are not placed in…

Safe Transportation of Children Policy

This policy ensures the safe transportation of children, including for excursions, single trips and regular transportation.   Safe Transportation of Children Policy

Safe Transportation of Children Video

Learn how to safely transport children and gain practical tips with our informative video.  

Service Feedback Log Template

Our Service Feedback Log is a simple, effective tool designed to help early childhood services document and reflect on feedback from families, educators, children, and the community. Download our 2025…

Sleep and Rest For Children Policy

Use this resource to ensure the safety of children while sleeping and resting.  2024 Sleep and Rest For Children Policy

Supervision – Part 1 On the Floor – Video

Learn the basics of effective supervision! This resource guides directors and educators on how to  supervise children on the floor and keep them safe and engaged while they play and…

Supervision – Part 2 Documentation – Video

Explore the essential documentation needed for supervision and learn how to enforce your Supervision of Children Policy while ensuring everyone is informed and aware of it.  

Supervision of Children Policy

Ensuring the safety and protection of children in our care is our priority. This policy outlines the essential practics for adequate supervision and protection from harm and hazards.  2024 Supervision…

Talking about Sun Safety with Children

You can find more information about sun safety at the Cancer Council. Link: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/sun-safety/campaigns-and-events/slip-slop-slap-seek-slide  

Toileting and Nappy Changing Policy

This policy ensures that children’s toileting needs are met with care, proper supervision and maintained hygiene practices.   Toileting and Nappy Changing Policy

Victoria’s Child Safe Standards Poster Template

Support a safe and empowering environment for every child. Designed specifically for Victorian early childhood services, this free poster includes space to write down how you are meeting the 11…

Weekly Menu and Nutrition Templates

Take the stress out of meal planning with our practical and easy-to-use menu templates, designed for early childhood services. Simply fill in your menu each week and print it out…