Important information for kindergartens using ADP for payroll in relation to the VECTEA Pay Rate Increase Update. Double Pay Run – Key Dates & Instructions for ADP Payroll Customers To support the application of VECTEA pay rate increases, ADP will be running a double pay run process: Process 1 – Before Rate Increases Submission window:
The Kindergarten IT Program relies on clusters and kindergartens to notify us of who can request our services on their behalf. We are currently reaching out to both group employers and independent services to designate or update their authorised technology contacts. If your service receives an email from us requesting approved contacts and links to
The eSafety Commissioner’s site, www.esafety.gov.au, has eSafety Early Years professional learning modules specifically for early childhood. Additionally, to expand on important security topics and new issues, webinars for all sectors of education continue throughout the year along with self-paced online modules for lower primary teachers including foundation. Review the June and July options here: Professional
The most common way to sign into your Mircosoft account is to enter a password. However sign-in can require additional identification methods to keep your account safe. Learn how to add sign-in methods with our Tip – Signing into your Microsoft Account.
On a Windows computer, it is best to install applications from the Microsoft Store. This way you can update all your installed apps at once from your Microsoft Store library. Click here to read the Tip – Remember to update apps from the Microsoft Store.
Two-factor authentication is now a requirement for many web accounts and services, such as receiving a confirmation code via text or email when online banking. Authenticator Apps can do the same verification step as a text or email but is more secure, faster and reliable. View it here Tip – Get started with an Authentication
Now available for enrolment We are offering shorter format Digital Safety webinars to support key priorities of the National Plan to Combat Cybercrime. The webinars offered: Digital Safety - Email Digital Safety – Password Managers Digital Safety – Security Updates Digital Safety – Antivirus & Anti-malware You can view the schedule and book a webinar
With children looking forward to transitioning to technology focused schools, now is a great time to introduce families to the concept of family tech agreements. Help your parents set the right approach over the summer break with these family tech agreement templates. View Tip – Family tech agreements
You do not need a subscription to an antivirus product to scan your Windows computer for malicious files. Windows 10 and Windows 11 both have an antivirus scanner built into Windows Security. View how to use it here Tip – Scan your PC with Windows Security.
Young Children in Digital Society is a new online hub, bringing together evidence-based resources and information for early-childhood educators. Developed in collaboration with children, families, and educators by researchers and organisations interested in helping young children live well and safely with digital technologies. The resources explain practices that children and their adults can do using
