Leadership

APST aligned

This Director’s Toolkit session will strengthen your understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations while exploring what quality practice really looks like in action. Gain practical insights to lead compliance confidently and embed meaningful quality practices across your service.

Note: This series is only recommended for new directors or those looking for a refresh.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

2, 7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 19 May 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 4 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Thu, 22 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Leadership

APST aligned

Are you building strong, meaningful connections with families and your wider community?

This session delves into Quality Area 6 of the National Quality Standard (NQS), which highlights the critical role of fostering collaborative relationships with families and community members in delivering high-quality early education.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

6, 7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 26 May 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 18 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Thu, 8 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Leadership

APST aligned

Are you ready to enhance your leadership and advocacy skills to make a bigger impact in your role?                      

Discover strategies to strengthen your leadership approach and amplify your voice for advocacy in early childhood education.   

Note: This series is only recommended for new directors or those looking for a refresh.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

4, 5, 6, 7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 2 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 25 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Thu, 15 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Leadership

This interactive one-hour session introduces AI as a supportive tool for simplifying basic administrative tasks.

Together, we will explore what AI is, look at practical ways it can help with creating content for newsletters, posters and marketing materials, and reflect on how to maintain privacy, ethics and safety for our service community.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7

LeadershipTechnologyCommunicationFamily relationships

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 5 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 10am-11am

Thu, 6 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 10am-11am

Fri, 11 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-3pm

Leadership

APST aligned

A thriving team doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built through intentional leadership. This Director’s Toolkit session explores how strong relationships, effective communication and a focus on wellbeing can reduce burnout, minimise turnover and create a connected, high-performing educational community.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

4, 7

Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 9 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 1 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Thu, 29 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Leadership

APST aligned

  • Are you familiar with the tools for self-assessment to support identified and key practices? 
  • Would you like to build confidence in identifying and writing quality practices?

This session will support you to strengthen your understanding of self-assessment and quality improvement processes, build confidence using key self-assessment tools, and explore practical strategies to make quality practices visible across your service

 

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 15 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3.30pm

Thu, 9 Jul 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12.30pm

Tue, 8 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4.30pm

Leadership

APST aligned

How effective is your collaboration with management, and are your plans and policies driving long-term success?

Enhance your role as a key member of the management team by mastering strategic planning and policy development.

Note: This series is only recommended for new directors or those looking for a refresh.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 16 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 10am-1pm

Tue, 8 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Thu, 5 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Leadership

Do you feel that you have exceeding practices but are finding it difficult to identify this in your key practices? Are you unsure what the difference is between meeting and exceeding? 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

ProgrammingOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 6 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Mon, 19 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Leadership

APST aligned

Are administrative tasks taking over your day?

Discover practical strategies to manage your time, streamline your work, and achieve administrative success

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 11 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Thu, 1 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

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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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