Training

Literacy In The Early Years - Webinar

- Can you identify emerging literacy skills? 

- Do you know of strategies and tools educators can provide to support these emerging skills?  

- Are you aware of the difference between reading to learn and learning to read? 

This session will help you to understand how to integrate literacy activities into your program, and how to support emerging literacy skills in children.

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.

Dealing Effectively With Complaints - Webinar

An important session to equip educators with the skills to understand the ‘why’ behind complaints, and how to regulate and work effectively with stakeholders. 

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.

Understanding Play Theory - Webinar

Do you sometimes feel conflicted about what should be ‘banned’ or ‘allowed’ in children’s play themes? 

This session will unpack Play Theory as an important lens in which to view children’s engagement with the ‘unreal’ world.

How The Exceeding Themes Influence Your Practices - Webinar

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? 

This session will enable you 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. 

Play Theory And Behaviour - Webinar

Would you like to know how to respond to behaviour through more playful interventions?

This session will enable educators to discover new ways to support children’s play narratives, interactions and play themes.

Creating a Courageous Culture in Play - Webinar

Risky play is a popular topic in the early education sphere. In this exciting session, renowned outdoor educator and playground designer Lukas Ritson will share why we should be encouraging children to be courageous rather than risky, as well as how to conduct active risk and play assessments.

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.

The How, What and Why of Effective School Transition: Setting Children up for Success - Webinar

Would you like to know more about how to embed strategies to support successful transitions to school?

Reflect on current practices and discover strategies with Associate Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett.

The Director's Toolkit: Compliance & Quality - Webinar

This session will give participants the opportunity to reflect on the knowledge and skills 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. 

Supporting Confident and Capable Babies and Toddlers - Webinar

Strong attachments with babies and toddlers can help to support agency and facilitate exploration.  

In this session, you will gain practical skills for establishing secure attachments and confidence in supporting babies' risk-taking and agency.