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Training

CELA has been supporting the professional needs of the early and middle childhood sector for over 40 years. We train thousands of sector professionals each year. Our professional development programs have been designed by sector experts to support the NQF outcomes, the EYLF and MTOP. Every course provides a practical, hands-on approach to professional development training for all levels of experience and qualification.

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Families and Communities

Vulnerable & Valuable: Understanding And Working With Children From Disadvantaged Backgrounds - Webinar

By exploring current research and understanding what it is to work with a trauma-informed approach, you will gain a better ability to work with and support children who often have complex and difficult life experiences.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

4, 5, 6

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child relationshipschildren and family wellbeingProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 20 Oct 2021

Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: Working With Management: Planning & Policy - Webinar

This session will explore how to plan and develop policy including strategic planning, planning for ongoing quality improvement and succession planning.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7

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Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 21 Oct 21

OOSH

OOSH Active Supervision - Webinar

Build your knowledge of a range of supervision techniques for before, after and vacation care programs that not only ensure the health and safety of children, but provide a means for building relationships. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 3, 7

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ProgrammingLeadership

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 22 Oct 2021

Mon, 6 Dec 2021

Program and Practice

Nesa Registered pd

Neuroscience And Behaviour - Webinar

Drawing from current research in relation to how children’s brains grow and develop, this session will support you to identify a child’s stress related behaviour and develop an understanding of how the brain and body work together to create behavioural responses.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 7

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Behaviour

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 25 Oct 2021

Tue, 16 Nov 2021

Program and Practice

Playing With Stories - Webinar

Before there were books there were stories. Stories to teach, connect, entertain, uplift, heal… Expert storyteller Lillian Rodrigues Pang will help you to discover how to put the book down in order to truly create a connection with children . 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

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PlayProgrammingBooksStorytelling

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 26 Oct 21

Governance

Prepare Your Team For Assessment And Rating - Webinar

Uncover strategies to prepare your team and give them confidence. During the session we will touch on what the Authorised Officer will do on the day, provide insights into how the NQS is assessed and rated and draw you into a vital selection of supporting information.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 4

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Assessment & Rating

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 26 Oct 2021

Thu, 2 Dec 2021

Governance & Compliance

HR Responsibilities Of The Approved Provider - Event

This event covers guiding frameworks and principles / accessing ‘sources of truth’ in relation to where to access this information, managing performance as well as identifying systems and processes around HR functions.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

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Upcoming Dates

Wed, 27 Oct 21

Governance

Compliance In Everyday Practice - Webinar

Participants will be supported to build their confidence with practice-based scenarios, interactive discussions and clarity around how understanding the Law and Regulations underpins the provision of a quality service. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 2

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Upcoming Dates

Wed, 27 Oct 21

Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: The Team: Staff Relationships - Webinar

This session will look at team relationships, what makes an effective team, communication and conflict resolution. Participants will explore strategies to support the wellbeing of their team and provide opportunities for development of team skills and relationships.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 4

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Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 28 Oct 21

Program and Practice

Practical Approaches To Programming For Educational Leaders - Webinar

This 2 hour webinar will identify your current documentation practices and how they fit into the cycle of planning.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1

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Programming

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 28 Oct 211

Program and Practice

Music In The Early Years - Webinar

Music is one of a range of tools and media listed in the EYLF as helping children to express themselves, connect with others and extend their learning.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

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PlayProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 29 Oct 2021

Health and Safety

CHCPRT001: Identify & Respond To Children And Young People At Risk (RTO ID 90842) - Self-Paced Online

Under the National Quality Framework, Nominated and Certified Supervisors must have training in child protection in order to be the responsible person in charge of a service.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

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Upcoming Dates

October

November

Our Learning and Development Approach

Over 7,000 early educators, across all qualification levels, participated in learning and development with CELA in 2020. CELA has a strong vision and philosophy for professional learning, built over our 40 year history as the peak body for Australia’s early and middle childhood education sector. 

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CELA Facilitators

CELA’s Learning and Development facilitators come from a wide range of early education backgrounds, equipping them with practical sector based experience which is second to none. All our facilitators have a common passion for meaningful growth in every educators practice, resulting in better outcomes for children.

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Need specific training on a date and topic that suits you?

Our expert educators will tailor the content to meet the needs of your team. You choose the date, location and topic and we’ll come to you.

Inservice Training

Inservice Training

While our training calendar is extensive, we know that sometimes you need a more targeted approach. Our learning and development specialists can tailor your training to be delivered where, when and how you need it. 

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Mentoring

Mentoring

We offer a unique mentoring program that can be completely tailored to your needs and specifications. Based on sound educational practice and specialist expertise, our mentors provide one-on-one and group sessions to support professional progress.

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RTO Accredited Training

CELA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 90842) provides accredited, nationally recognised qualifications including our child protection training for childcare, early and middle childhood educators. We use high-quality, customised training and assessment materials written by subject matter experts to meet the unique requirements of the early childhood sector.

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