Training Areas

Program and Practice

APST aligned

This engaging 2-hour live webinar explores the collaborative leadership and teamwork practices that strengthen service quality and empower both educators and children as capable leaders.

 

                                   

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

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

Early Years Learning FrameworkEYLF V2.0

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 26 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Wed, 28 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Mon, 16 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

This 2-hour session will provide service leaders, educational leaders and educators with strategies to connect with the EYLF V2.0, and resources to better support their teams in engaging with the framework.  

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

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

Early Years Learning FrameworkEYLF V2.0Pedagogy and practice

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 27 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Mon, 26 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Health and Safety

Leaders play a vital role in creating a culture where children are heard, valued, and safe. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to strengthen governance, support staff, and embed practices that prevent harm and build trust. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and scenarios that help you lead with care and confidence.

This live webinar is Topic 2 in the three-part Creating Safer Childhoods series. Attend individually or complete all three sessions.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

2, 5, 7

Child RelationshipsParamount ConsiderationChild ProtectionChildren and Family Wellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Fri, 28 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Tue, 22 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Wed, 11 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Program and Practice

Working with children is complex and rewarding work and involves the exercising of specific skills and knowledge. Importantly, understanding what it means to act professionally and ethically is integral to providing high quality education and care to children.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

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

Child RelationshipsCommunicationEarly Years Learning FrameworkLeadershipPartnershipsPedagogy and practice

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 31 Aug 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Wed, 25 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Relationships with Children

APST aligned

This session will help you to develop your understanding of neurodiversity as an important aspect of human diversity, to understand the origins of this social and political movement, and explore the ways that different mindsets influence practice. You will deepen your understanding of foundational inclusive practices in education and care and reflect deeply on the power of language through a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach.

 

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 5

Child RelationshipsBehaviourInclusion

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 1 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12.30pm

Fri, 13 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

When developing a curriculum, educators often focus on what they will teach, but how much time is spent considering how learning will be implemented, and experienced by children?

This session explores the what, how, and why of intentional teaching, supporting educators to be deliberate, purposeful, and thoughtful in the ways they facilitate, extend, and respond to children’s learning and development.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 5

Pedagogy and practiceCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 1 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Thu, 22 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Leadership

APST aligned

A thriving team doesn’t happen by chance — it’s built through intentional leadership. This Director’s Toolkit session explores how strong relationships, effective communication and a focus on wellbeing can reduce burnout, minimise turnover and create a connected, high-performing educational community.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

4, 7

Leadership

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 1 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Thu, 29 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Health and Safety

Build your knowledge and confidence to recognise and respond to child abuse, neglect and harm. Informed by current research, national guidelines and real-world case studies, this session explores the often subtle signs of grooming, institutional abuse and trauma in early childhood settings.

This live webinar is Topic 1 in the three-part Creating Safer Childhoods series. Attend individually or complete all three sessions.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

2, 5

Child RelationshipsParamount ConsiderationChild ProtectionChildren and Family Wellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 2 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 3 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Curious about how the process of inquiry can support children’s learning and development?

Inquiry-based learning can support an effective collaborative approach when designing the service program, enabling the paramountcy of children when making program decisions.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

Programming

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 3 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Wed, 21 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 17 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6pm

Health and Safety

  • Have you ever wondered what consent looks like with very young children?
  • Not sure where to begin with body safety education?

This webinar supports early childhood professionals to build a clear understanding of respect, body safety and consent in practice. You will gain practical strategies and confidence to introduce and embed these concepts with infants, toddlers and preschoolers in meaningful, age-appropriate ways.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 5

Child RelationshipsParamount ConsiderationChild ProtectionChildren and Family Wellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 3 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4.30pm

Wed, 7 Oct 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4.30pm

Wed, 18 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6.30pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

Join us to critically reflect on how meaningful documentation can honour children’s learning and development while navigating new digital safety regulations, stricter consent requirements, and changing expectations around the use of personal devices in early education settings.

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 5

Child RelationshipsCommunicationCritical ReflectionPedagogy and practiceProgramming

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 7 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Mon, 23 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4pm

Leadership

APST aligned

  • Are you familiar with the tools for self-assessment to support identified and key practices? 
  • Would you like to build confidence in identifying and writing quality practices?

This session will support you to strengthen your understanding of self-assessment and quality improvement processes, build confidence using key self-assessment tools, and explore practical strategies to make quality practices visible across your service

 

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

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

LeadershipThe Directors Toolkit

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 8 Sep 26
πŸ•’ 2pm-4.30pm

Thu, 12 Nov 26
πŸ•’ 4pm-6.30pm

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