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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

Wed, 03 Apr 24

Mon, 22 Apr 24

Tue, 04 Jun 24

Families and Communities

Addressing Behavioural Concerns with Families

  • Would you like to strengthen your relationship with families and feel better equipped to have conversations about behavioural concerns?

Participants will learn to foster genuine collaboration with families, understand parenting challenges around behaviour, and enhance daily interactions to build stronger partnerships. The session emphasises effective communication strategies, especially when addressing children's behavioural concerns. Educators will be well-equipped to support and work in partnership with families in their parenting role.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 6

Children and family wellbeingFamily relationshipsCommunicationPartnershipsBehaviour

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 03 April 24

Thu, 16 May 24

Wed, 12 June 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

Wed, 03 Apr 24

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

Thu, 04 Apr 24

Tue, 23 Apr 24

Wed, 12 Jun 24

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Loose Parts Play - Webinar

Many educators are aware of loose parts and have incorporated them into their program, but how much do we understand about loose parts theory? 

Unpack the Theory of Loose Parts in order to understand how they promote discovery and problem solving through inquiry-based learning. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 4, 5

ProgrammingOOSHPlay

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 04 Apr 24

Wed, 08 May 24

Mon, 24 Jun 24

Relationships with Children

Emotion Coaching And Self-regulation - Webinar (2.5hr)

Relationships expert Michelle Cuthbertson will help participants to discover the principles of emotion coaching and self-regulation and how to use associated strategies in your day-to-day relationships with all children, including those who present with behaviours of concern.  

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

Child relationshipsCommunicationBehaviourSelf-regulationOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 04 Apr 24

Thu, 16 May 24

Tue, 04 Jun 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

Thu, 04 Apr 24

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

Fri, 05 Apr 24

Mon, 03 Jun 24

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Inquiry Based Learning - Webinar

Explore methods to foster curiosity, enhance critical thinking, and cultivate a sense of wonder in young children through inquiry based learning. Examine the significance of purposefully designed learning environments and different inquiry models in encouraging exploration and documenting educational progress.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 08 Apr 24

Tue, 07 May 24

Tue, 25 Jun 24

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Bringing the EYLF V2.0 to Life: Play Based Learning and Intentionality in Practice

  • Have you ever been challenged when thinking about how to engage in play with children so as not to encroach or take over their play? 

  • Are you ready to learn more about what intentionality looks like in play-based learning environments?

In this 2-hour session we will look closely at intentionality and our role as the intentional educator in play. We will explore practical intentional strategies to bring the child’s play to life to enhance and extend learning.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

Early Years Learning Framework

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 09 Apr 24

Thu, 02 May 24

Tue, 28 May 24

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Numeracy in the Early Years - Webinar

  • Does using the word 'mathematics' in an ECE setting make you feel uncomfortable? 
  • What mathematical concepts are relevant in a play-based setting? 

This session includes an overview of basic early years mathematics and numeracy skills to give educators the confidence to incorporate numeracy concepts and mathematical based experiences in a play-based program.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

ProgrammingNumeracy and Mathematics

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 09 Apr 24

Wed, 29 May 24

Wed, 26 Jun 24

Governance

Compliance In Everyday Practice - Webinar

Compliance is a team effort. 

Build your understanding of the Law and Regulations through practice-based scenarios, interactive discussions, and clear explanations. Learn how a knowledge of the Law and Regulations underpins the provision of a quality service.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 7

OOSH

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 10 Apr 24

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