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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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Relationships with Children

Research And Theory In Behaviour - Webinar

This session builds on your knowledge from Theory Basics of Behaviour, exploring a range of new research and frameworks that support children's behaviour and address our own behaviour as educators.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 4

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Behaviour

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 1 Nov 2021

Relationships with Children

An Introduction To The Circle Of Security® For Early Educators - Webinar

An Introduction to the Circle of Security® for early educators is an evidence-based program which can support you to strengthen your relationship with children.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5

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Upcoming Dates

Wed, 03 Nov 21

Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: Administrative Responsibilities - Webinar

This session will look at time management and help participants to prioritise and set plans for achieving administrative success.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 2

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Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 04 Nov 21

OOSH

The OOSH Approach To Programming And Documentation - Webinar

“Getting an audience is hard. Sustaining an audience is hard. It demands a consistency of thought, of purpose and action over a long period of time.” – Bruce Springsteen

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 7

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Programming

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 10 Nov 2021

Leadership

The Director's Toolkit: Family And Community Partnerships - Webinar

This session will give participants the opportunity to think about these partnerships and opportunities to further develop these. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 6

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Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 11 Nov 21

Relationships with Children

5 Ways To Better Conversations With Children - Webinar

In this session, participants will explore 5 strategies to enhance their interactions and conversations with children.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

5, 1, 4

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child relationships

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 17 Nov 21

Governance

The Law And Regs For Nominated Supervisors - Webinar

This 2 hour webinar has been designed to help you to keep ahead in this ever changing climate.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 2

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Upcoming Dates

Mon, 22 Nov 2021

Leadership

Dealing Effectively With Complaints - Webinar

Do you know the regulatory requirements when dealing with complaints?

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

7, 6, 2

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Leadershipfamily relationshipschildren and family wellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 23 Nov 21

Relationships with Children

Children's Rights Children's Voices - Webinar

This session aims to explore the background to the concept of the rights of the child with links to the EYLF, Code of Ethics and the National Quality Standards, and how to embed the rights of the child in practice.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

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WellbeingBehaviour

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 24 Nov 21

Program and Practice

Literacy In The Early Years - Webinar

Literacy is an important aspect of communication, which is vital for successful learning across the curriculum. The Early Years Learning Framework describes literacy as the capacity, confidence and disposition to use language in all its forms (p41).

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

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Programming

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 26 Nov 2021

Program and Practice

Do You See What They See - Webinar

During this session, educators will have the opportunity to identify the lenses through which they view children. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5

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Behaviour

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 01 Dec 21

Program and Practice

Play Theory And Behaviour - Webinar

Are we choosing the most effective and ethical behaviour intervention strategies when working with a play-based learning program?

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 3

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Programmingchild relationships

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 8 Dec 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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