All Training Areas

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

Tue, 18 Apr 23

Wed, 17 May 23

Mon, 19 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Connecting to the Joy of Children's Learning through Purposeful Observation - Webinar

This session aims to inspire educators to reflect on their practice and find ways to highlight the understandings that children formulate about the world during play. Participants will explore how to use their observations to plan environments that form deeper connections to children's exploration and discovery.

Note: This session was previously known as Do you see what they See? While the name has changed, and the content has been updated the learning outcomes are the same and the majority of the content is of a similar nature. Please call 1800 157 818 for further detail around the content.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 3

Behaviour

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 18 Apr 23

Wed, 24 May 23

Thu, 22 Jun 23

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 basics 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, 19 Apr 23

Tue, 2 May 23

Wed, 7 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

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.

Can't make the dates or need a more in-depth understanding of this topic? Enrol in our self-paced session Understanding Neuroscience to Support Children's Behaviour and complete the course at a time and pace that suits you, PLUS gain a digital badge and certificate on completion. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 7

BehaviourOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 19 Apr 23

Tue, 23 May 23

Thu, 29 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Nesa Accredited pd

Acknowledging and Celebrating First Nations of Australia: A Starting Point - Webinar 2 Part Series

Explore how to deliver respectful experiences of Indigenous histories, cultures and languages, and who to engage with in order to embed authentic First Nations perspectives into your program. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5, 6, 3

ProgrammingAboriginal AustraliaFirst Nations PeopleIndigenous AustraliaOOSH

Upcoming Dates

20 Apr & 27 Apr 23

26 May & 2 June 23

19 June & 26 June 23

Families and Communities

Meaningful Connections with Families and Communities - Webinar

To achieve quality outcomes for children it's vital that we build supportive, meaningful relationships with families. 

This session will investigate practical strategies for establishing two-way connections to involve both families and your community. Participants will engage in reflective practice and have the opportunity to explore some of the ways to construct quality in relationships with families and communities. 

 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 6

Family relationshipschild relationshipsCommunication

Upcoming Dates

More training dates coming soon

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 relationships

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 21 Apr 23

Thu, 25 May 23

Fri, 23 Jun 23

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

Mon, 24 Apr 23

Tue, 30 May 23

Wed, 14 Jun 23

Families and Communities

Nesa Accredited pd

Recognising Vulnerability to Support Children’s Wellbeing and Development - Webinar

Would you like to feel more confident and capable when working with children and families who are experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage?

During this session, educators will learn how a strengths-based approach to building resilience can support the wellbeing and positive outcomes for children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage.

Note: This session was previously known as Vulnerable and Valuable: Understanding and Working with Children from Disadvantaged Backgrounds. While the name has changed, the majority of the content is of a similar nature. Please call 1800 157 818 for further detail around the content. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

4, 5, 6, 1

child relationshipschildren and family wellbeingProgrammingFamily relationships

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 26 Apr 23

Thu, 11 May 23

Tue, 27 Jun 23

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, 5

ProgrammingNumeracy and Mathematics

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 27 Apr 23

Mon, 29 May 23

Wed, 28 Jun 23

Staffing

ECE Active Supervision - Webinar

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

NQS Areas:

2, 4, 7

LeadershipOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 28 Apr 23

Mon, 8 May 23

Program and Practice

Making Meaningful Music With Our Early Learners – Webinar

Do you lack confidence when it comes to making music with children? Perhaps you feel like you’ve lost your musical mojo?

Experienced music teacher Anne Belcher will take you through a five-part framework to help you add the magic of music and movement back into your program.

This session is proudly sponsored by OneMusic. Getting a licence for music, books and art made simple.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1

PlayProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 1 May 23

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