Training Areas

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Are you ready to recognise, support and extend children’s emerging literacy skills in meaningful, everyday ways?

This session will build your confidence to identify early literacy development, understand the difference between learning to read and reading to learn, and apply practical strategies to embed literacy across your program.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

LiteracyProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 16 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Thu, 10 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Wed, 25 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Join us to critically reflect on how meaningful documentation can honour children’s learning and development while navigating new digital safety regulations, stricter consent requirements, and changing expectations around the use of personal devices in early education settings.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 5

Child RelationshipsCommunicationCritical ReflectionPedagogy and practiceProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 7 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Mon, 23 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Program and Practice

Strengthen your understanding of the planning cycle and explore how thoughtful, intentional programming supports children’s learning, development and wellbeing. This practical session unpacks the five stages of the planning cycle in the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0, supporting educators to reflect on pedagogy, intentional teaching, critical reflection and meaningful curriculum decision-making.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1

Pedagogy and practiceCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 17 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Wed, 5 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Thu, 17 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Governance

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, Inservice

NQS Areas:

2, 7

Child RelationshipsOOSHAssessment & RatingLeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 20 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Wed, 12 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 29 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 5pm-7pm

Paramount Consideration

Explore curriculum and pedagogy through the child’s lived experience of education and care. This reflective session invites educators and leaders to consider how everyday interactions, routines and decisions shape children’s experiences, and how children’s rights and best interests are upheld in practice.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1

NEW topicsParamount Consideration

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 21 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 10am-11am

Tue, 18 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-2pm

Wed, 16 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-5pm

Relationships with Children

APST aligned

Building strong, secure relationships takes time and intentionality. Children experience a wide range of emotions, and educators can sometimes feel unsure about how best to respond. The reflections explored in this session offer clear guidance and practical tools to support educators in meeting children’s needs across the full emotional spectrum.

 

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5, 6

Child RelationshipsPedagogy and practiceBehaviourChild ProtectionPartnershipsWellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 21 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Fri, 18 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 24 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Would you like to strengthen your understanding of the educational leader role in guiding educators through the why, what and how of pedagogical programming and documentation?

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 4

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 21 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Tue, 25 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Tue, 3 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Health and Safety

APST aligned

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, Inservice

NQS Areas:

2, 4, 7

Child RelationshipsChild ProtectionChildren and Family Wellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 21 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Mon, 24 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Wed, 16 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Governance

APST aligned

Supervision, safety, communication and responding to risk are all part of an educator’s legal responsibility.

This practical session helps educators connect the National Law and Regulations with everyday decisions, from supervision and safety to communication and documentation.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

4, 7

NEW topicsChild Protection

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 22 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Fri, 14 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Mon, 14 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Program and Practice

Are you new to conducting observations?

This session is designed to build educators’ confidence and understanding through practical guidance on observation methods, while exploring how to recognise and document meaningful moments in children’s play, learning, and development.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1

ProgrammingEarly Years Learning FrameworkCurriculum

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 22 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Thu, 6 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Wed, 23 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Building confidence in mathematical concepts starts in the early years. This practical and empowering session strengthens educators’ understanding of foundational numeracy and provides simple, play-based strategies to confidently embed mathematics into everyday learning experiences.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

NumeracyProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 23 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Tue, 15 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Thu, 5 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Move beyond recycling and rethink what sustainability really means in early childhood.

This session unpacks the EYLF V2.0 Sustainability Principle, exploring how environmental, social, and economic sustainability come to life in everyday practice, supporting educators to embed meaningful, future-focused learning that empowers children as active contributors to a more sustainable world.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

Early Years Learning FrameworkEYLF V2.0

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 24 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Wed, 28 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

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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. 

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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