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Approved Provider and Governance Program — Refresher Plus

Are you an existing NSW Approved Provider or Director who wants to refresh your knowledge of governance and compliance responsibilities AND gain tailored support and training from a CELA expert? Enrol in our Approved Provider and Governance Program to gain access to our tailored 3 hour Approved Provider live training webinar for your entire team, plus one year of access to our self-paced learning portal which includes video tutorials, quizzes and an extensive knowledge library.  

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Approved Provider

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Spotlight on the EYLF V2.0: Exploring the Changes

With the highly anticipated release of the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0 comes an opportunity to reconnect with the EYLF all over again - to see the learning framework in a brand new light and engage with it in a deeper way to guide our practice.  

  • Do you know about the key changes to the Early Years Learning Framework and the reasons why it needed to be updated?  
  • Do you want to develop a sound understanding of the vision, principles and practices of the EYLF V2.0 to inform your work with children, families and colleagues?   

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Early Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practice

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 03 Jun 24

Relationships with Children

An Introduction to the Circle of Security for Early Educators - Webinar

Learn strategies to strengthen relationships with children, and reconsider responses to children's emotions and behaviour with licensed Circle of Security facilitator Michelle Cuthbertson. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5

Child relationshipsBehaviour

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 04 Jun 24

Wed, 24 Jul 24

Tue, 27 Aug 24

Program and Practice

Establishing Inclusive Practice: Conversations and Inclusion Plans - Webinar

Would you like to feel more confident when engaging in conversations with families about child developmental concerns, developmental delay or disability? 

In this session you will gain the skills to create an inclusion support plan and the confidence to have appropriate conversations with families.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 6, 7

Programming

Upcoming Dates

More training dates coming soon

Relationships with Children

Supporting Children who Present With Anxiety or Stress - Webinar

Would you like to understand how anxiety, fear and stress develop so that you can help children build their capacity to cope with the impact of life’s challenges?

In this workshop, we explore the neurological basis of anxiety, fear, and stress in children and how to assist them in coping by reducing their arousal levels.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5, 6

Child relationships

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 12 Jun 24

Thu, 25 Jul 24

Thu, 15 Aug 24

Health and Safety

Nesa Accredited pd

CHCPRT025 - Identify & Report Children and Young People at Risk (RTO ID: 90842) - 3 Part Webinar

Note: This course supersedes CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at risk

Gain your child protection certification with the course that sets the standard for the sector - Now NESA Accredited.

CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk is a comprehensive child protection course that provides training around all aspects of abuse, reporting requirements and legal obligations for early childhood professionals.

NQS Areas:

2, 5, 7

Upcoming Dates

12, 19 & 26 Jun 24

9, 10 & 11 Jul 24

7, 14 & 21 Aug 24

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:

4, 7

Assessment & RatingOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 11 Jul 24

Thu, 26 Sep 24

Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: Compliance & Quality - Webinar

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of what is required to ensure your service is compliant with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations. Participants will also explore the meaning of quality and how to focus on quality practices. 

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

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 16 Jul 24

Thu, 15 Aug 24

Program and Practice

Practical Approaches to Programming for Educational Leaders - Webinar

Gain clarity around the educational leader's role in engaging educators in the why, what and how of pedagogical programming and documentation.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 23 Jul 24

Thu, 3 Oct 24

Thu, 7 Nov 24

Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: Leadership & Advocacy - Webinar

Participants will delve into the essence of leadership, exploring their roles and the qualities that define an effective leader. They will gain insights into their own unique leadership style, fostering a deeper understanding of how to lead with impact. Additionally, the session will provide an opportunity to discuss current advocacy issues and reflect on your role as an advocate, enhancing your ability to effect change.

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

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 4, 5, 6

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 23 Jul 24

Thu, 22 Aug 24

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.

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

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 30 Jul 24

Thu, 29 Aug 24

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

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 6 Aug 24

Thu, 5 Sep 24

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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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