All Training Areas

Families and Communities

APST aligned

Recognising Vulnerability to Support Children’s Wellbeing and Development - Webinar

Would you like to feel more confident and capable when working with children and families who are experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage?

During this session, educators will learn how a strengths-based approach to building resilience can support the wellbeing and positive outcomes for children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5, 6

Child RelationshipsProgrammingFamily relationshipsBehaviour

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 20 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Tue, 13 May 25
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Program and Practice

Revisiting the Planning Cycle - Fresh eyes, fresh ideas

Taking time to revisit and refresh our thinking on the planning cycle is a great way to build your current knowledge whilst challenging assumptions and traditional ways of doing things when it comes to programming and planning.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Face to Face, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1

Early Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceCritical ReflectionProgrammingNEW topics

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 20 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 3pm-5pm

Mon, 31 Mar 25
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Thu, 29 May 25
πŸ•’ 3pm-5pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Connecting to the Joy of Children's Learning through Purposeful Observation - Webinar

This session aims to inspire educators to reflect on their practice and find ways to highlight the understandings that children formulate about the world during play. Participants will explore how to use their observations to plan environments that form deeper connections to children's exploration and discovery.
 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 3

Behaviour

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 21 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 10am-12:30pm

Tue, 8 Apr 25
πŸ•’ 10am-12:30pm

Wed, 25 Jun 25
πŸ•’ 1pm-3:30pm

Health and Safety

APST aligned

Engaging with Principles of Active Supervision - Webinar

Through a range of activities such as identifying key times for supervision, risk assessments and supervision plans, this session will enable participants to have a conscious understanding of what active supervision means in their daily practice in order to engage with children while maintaining their safety.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 4, 7

LeadershipOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 24 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 10am - 12pm

Thu, 3 Apr 25
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Thu, 8 May 25
πŸ•’ 1pm - 3pm

Relationships with Children

Online Masterclasses: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Children's Behaviour

5-PART ONLINE MASTERCLASS SERIES TEAM TICKET: WEBINAR RECORDINGS INCLUDED

How confident are you in understanding and responding to behaviours that challenge?

 

To be effective and ensure each child can reach their potential, early childhood professionals need to clearly understand what drives children’s behaviour. Created and led by child development expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, this training equips early childhood educators with evidence-based strategies to address behaviours that challenge.

 

This 5-part webinar series provides practical tools and ongoing support to empower your entire team with an evidence-informed framework to reduce the incidence of challenging behaviours.

Note: A recording of each session will be made available within 5 working days after the completion of that session. All recordings will remain available to watch for 2 weeks after the last live workshop.

Prefer to attend in person? Explore the face to face option

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 6

BehaviourNEW topicsPedagogy and practice

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 25 Feb + 5, 11, 18 & 25 Mar 25 πŸ•’ 10am - 12pm

Health and Safety

NSW Child Safe Standards and Child Protection Overview - For Leaders

Child safety is everybody's responsibility. As early childhood leaders, it is paramount to embed child safety into your organisational leadership, governance and culture. Do you understand your role and professional responsibilities to build a child safe environment, including responding to and reporting risk of harm concerns?

This 3-hour workshop is for leaders, directors and nominated supervisors. Looking for a session for educators, teachers and team members? Book here

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 5, 7

Child ProtectionChild Relationships

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 25 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 3pm-6pm

Wed, 2 Apr 25
πŸ•’ 2pm-5pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

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.

Can't make the dates or need a more in-depth understanding of this topic? Enrol in our self-paced session Understanding Neuroscience to Support Children's Behaviour and complete the course at a time and pace that suits you, PLUS gain a digital badge and certificate on completion. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 7

BehaviourOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 26 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Fri, 28 Mar 25
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Mon, 19 May 25
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Essential insights

Essential Insights: Promoting resilience amongst children and educators

FREE MEMBER WEBINAR EVERY OTHER MONTH

INCLUDES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY AND RECORDING OF SESSION

Why is resilience important in early childhood? 

If you're wondering about ways to support young children's resilience this session will be the perfect provocation to get you started.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

Child RelationshipsSelf-regulationBehaviourWellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 26 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 12pm - 12.45pm

Governance

The Law and Regs for Nominated Supervisors - Webinar

This webinar has been designed to help Nominated Supervisors stay ahead in this ever changing climate so that you know your responsibilities and where to find trusted information, and feel confident in supporting your families. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 7

OOSH

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 26 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 5pm - 7pm

Wed, 26 Mar 25
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Wed, 21 May 25
πŸ•’ 5pm-7pm

Relationships with Children

Face to Face Masterclass: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Children's Behaviour

How confident are you in understanding and responding to behaviours that challenge?

 

To be effective and ensure each child can reach their potential, early childhood professionals need to clearly understand what drives children’s behaviour. Created and led by child development expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, this training equips early childhood educators with evidence-based strategies to address behaviours that challenge.

 

This 2-day in-person workshop (in the Sydney CBD) provides practical tools and ongoing support to empower your entire team with an evidence-informed framework to reduce the incidence of challenging behaviours.

Can't make it to Sydney in person? Attend the online sessions. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 6

BehaviourNEW topics

Upcoming Dates

Thur 27 & Fri 28 Feb 25

Relationships with Children

Embracing Neurodiversity: A strengths-based approach

NEW TOPIC

Do you find yourself getting caught up in labels and deficit-based language?
This session is the first in a series that will serve to establish foundational understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm, inclusive practice and strengths-based language.

NQS Areas:

1, 5

WellbeingPedagogy and practiceChild RelationshipsCritical ReflectionCommunicationBehaviourNEW topics

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 27 Feb 25
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Thu, 1 May 25
πŸ•’ 5pm-7pm

Fri, 6 Jun 25
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Self-paced courses

Approved Provider and Governance Program β€” Refresher

Are you an existing NSW Approved Provider or Director who wants to refresh your knowledge of governance and compliance responsibilities under the National Quality Framework? Enrol in our Approved Provider & Governance Program to gain 6 months of access to our self-paced learning portal which include video tutorials, quizzes and an extensive knowledge library.  

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Approved Provider and Governance Program

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

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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. 

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.

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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