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Training

CELA has been supporting the professional needs of the early and middle childhood sector for over 40 years. We train thousands of sector professionals each year. Our professional development programs have been designed by sector experts to support the NQF outcomes, the EYLF and MTOP. Every course provides a practical, hands-on approach to professional development training for all levels of experience and qualification.

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Program and Practice

Practical Approaches To Programming For New And Inexperienced Educators - Webinar

This 2 hour webinar will identify your current documentation practices and how this fits into the cycle of planning.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 7

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Programming

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 7 Oct 2021

Program and Practice

Acknowledging And Celebrating Aboriginal Australia: A Starting Point - 2 Part Webinar Series

A guiding principle of the National Quality Framework (NQF) is that Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are valued. But where do we begin, and how do we enable others to understand the importance of this rich and diverse culture?

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5, 6, 3

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Programming

Upcoming Dates

8 & 15 Oct 21

Governance

Self Assessment 2: Using The Self-Assessment Tool: Strategies To Turn QIP Strengths Into Visible And Evidence Based Practice - Webinar

In this session we will explore how the ACECQA Self-assessment tool can support the identification of key practices and evidence.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7

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Upcoming Dates

Tue, 12 Oct 2021

Tue, 9 Nov 2021

Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: Leadership & Advocacy - Webinar

In this session participants will think about leadership and their role and what makes a good leader, they will also learn to understand their own leadership style. Participants will also discuss current issues of advocacy and reflect on their own role as an advocate.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 4, 5, 6

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Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 14 Oct 21

Program and Practice

How The Exceeding Themes Influence Your Practices - Webinar

This session will enable participants to ‘unpack’ each exceeding theme in relation to the what and why, and to understand the process of identifying how your practices go above and beyond.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

4, 7

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Programming

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 19 Oct 21

Thu, 11 Nov 21

Tue, 07 Dec 21

Families and Communities

Vulnerable & Valuable: Understanding And Working With Children From Disadvantaged Backgrounds - Webinar

By exploring current research and understanding what it is to work with a trauma-informed approach, you will gain a better ability to work with and support children who often have complex and difficult life experiences.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

4, 5, 6

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child relationshipschildren and family wellbeingProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 20 Oct 2021

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.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7

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Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 21 Oct 21

OOSH

OOSH Active Supervision - Webinar

Supervision techniques in Outside School Hours Care.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 3, 7

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ProgrammingLeadership

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 22 Oct 2021

Mon, 6 Dec 2021

Program and Practice

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.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 7

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Behaviour

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 25 Oct 2021

Tue, 16 Nov 2021

Governance

Compliance In Everyday Practice - Webinar

Participants will be supported to build their confidence with practice-based scenarios, interactive discussions and clarity around how understanding the Law and Regulations underpins the provision of a quality service. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 2

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Upcoming Dates

Wed, 27 Oct 21

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

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Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 28 Oct 21

Program and Practice

Music In The Early Years - Webinar

Music is one of a range of tools and media listed in the EYLF as helping children to express themselves, connect with others and extend their learning.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

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PlayProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 29 Oct 2021

Our Learning and Development Approach

Over 7,000 early educators, across all qualification levels, participated in learning and development with CELA in 2020. CELA has a strong vision and philosophy for professional learning, built over our 40 year history as the peak body for Australia’s early and middle childhood education sector. 

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CELA Facilitators

CELA’s Learning and Development facilitators come from a wide range of early education backgrounds, equipping them with practical sector based experience which is second to none. All our facilitators have a common passion for meaningful growth in every educators practice, resulting in better outcomes for children.

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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. 

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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.

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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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