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Program and Practice

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. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

4, 7, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

ProgrammingOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 2 May 23

Thu, 1 Jun 23

Leadership

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. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 2

LeadershipFamily relationshipschildren and family wellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 3 May 23

Program and Practice

Building Sensory Playgrounds - Webinar

Inclusive play environments are essential for children with physical disabilities and sensory processing challenges, but they are important for all children. Every child is unique and has the right to play, learn and feel a sense of belonging. 

Join renowned outdoor educator and playground designer Lukas Ritson for an exploration of how we can build sensory playgrounds that are inclusive for all children, including tips that everyone can implement, no matter the space or budget. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 6

PlayProgrammingBehaviour

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 3 May 23

Governance

The Law and Regs for Nominated Supervisors - Webinar

This webinar has been designed to help Nominated Supervisors stay ahead in this ever changing climate so that you know your responsibilities and where to find trusted information, and feel confident in supporting your families. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 2

OOSH

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 10 May 23

Tue, 13 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Exploring the Role of Digital Documentation in an Early Childhood Setting

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the many ways we can document and assess children’s learning? Would you like to learn more about which digital tools can support your practices and deeper-level thinking skills? 

Join us for a deep dive into the opportunities and impacts associated with digital documentation, and how they can create opportunities to involve children in the process.  

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 7

ProgrammingcurriculumCommunication

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 11 May 23

Fri, 16 Jun 23

Program and Practice

Developmental Milestones Revisited - Webinar

Would you like to better understand the important developmental milestones at various stages of children's growth?

This session will enable you to analyse learning as part of the planning cycle, meet learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework in practice, and implement this information to develop quality programs for children.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 16 May 23

Mon, 26 Jun 23

Governance

Teaching Protective Behaviours to Support Educator and Child Well-being - Webinar

Would you like to know more about protective behaviours that can help children and educators to keep themselves safe and reduce violence and abuse in the community?

Since the implementation of the Child Safe Standards, services are striving for continuous improvement regarding our child safe practices. This webinar can support these goals.

This session will enable you to understand protective behaviours and how to implement them for children and educators in early childhood and OOSH settings.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 5, 7

Wellbeingchildren and family wellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 22 May 23

Tue, 27 Jun 23

Leadership

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. 

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

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 2

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 24 May 23

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.

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

Wed, 31 May 23

Program and Practice

Playing Musically With Our Babies and Toddlers - Webinar

Have you ever wondered how you could use music and musical activities more effectively with the babies and toddlers in your care? 

Experienced music teacher Anne Belcher will take you through a five-part framework for making music with babies and toddlers, including beat, singing, instruments, movement and listening. 

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

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 3

ProgrammingPlaychild relationships

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 1 Jun 23

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

Wed, 7 Jun 23

Staffing

Educator Wellbeing: Filling an Empty Bucket - Webinar

During one of the most challenging times our sector has faced, this webinar will help educators to know more about how to manage workplace and personal stressors, and how to implement effective wellbeing practices in a challenging and fast-paced environment. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

4, 7

WellbeingOOSH

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 8 Jun 23

Our Learning and Development Approach

Over 9,100 early educators, across all qualification levels, participated in learning and development with CELA in 2022. CELA has a strong vision and philosophy for professional learning, built over our 44+ year history as a peak body for Australia’s early 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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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.

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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.

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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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