Training

Understanding Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Planning

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

Unpack key concepts such as self-assessment and quality improvement planning to enable the whole team to gain a deeper understanding of self-assessment and its role in continuous improvement in the provision of education and care. 

Practices in Action: Play Based Learning and Intentionality

• Have you ever been challenged when thinking about how to engage in play with children so as not to encroach or take over their play?

• Are you ready to learn more about what intentionality looks like in play-based learning environments?

In this 2-hour session we will look closely at intentionality and our role as the intentional educator in play. We will explore practical intentional strategies to bring the child’s play to life to enhance and extend learning.

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.

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.
 

Online Masterclasses: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Children's Behaviour

5-PART ONLINE MASTERCLASS SERIES TEAM TICKET: WEBINAR RECORDINGS INCLUDED

How confident are you in understanding and responding to behaviours that challenge?

To be effective and ensure each child can reach their potential, early childhood professionals need to clearly understand what drives children’s behaviour. Created and led by child development expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, this training equips early childhood educators with evidence-based strategies to address behaviours that challenge.

This 5-part webinar series provides practical tools and ongoing support to empower your entire team with an evidence-informed framework to reduce the incidence of challenging behaviours.

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. 

Essential Insights: Promoting resilience amongst children and educators

FREE MEMBER WEBINAR EVERY OTHER MONTH

INCLUDES NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY AND RECORDING OF SESSION

Why is resilience important in early childhood? 

If you're wondering about ways to support young children's resilience this session will be the perfect provocation to get you started.

Face to Face Masterclass: A Framework for Understanding and Responding to Children's Behaviour

How confident are you in understanding and responding to behaviours that challenge?

To be effective and ensure each child can reach their potential, early childhood professionals need to clearly understand what drives children’s behaviour. Created and led by child development expert Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, this training equips early childhood educators with evidence-based strategies to address behaviours that challenge.

This 2-day in-person workshop (in the Sydney CBD) provides practical tools and ongoing support to empower your entire team with an evidence-informed framework to reduce the incidence of challenging behaviours.

Embracing Neurodiversity: A strengths-based approach

NEW TOPIC

Do you find yourself getting caught up in labels and deficit-based language?
This session is the first in a series that will serve to establish foundational understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm, inclusive practice and strengths-based language.

Principles in Action: Critical Reflection and Ongoing Professional Learning

Do you want to establish a culture of critical reflection in your service where your team, children and families are all key contributors in a cycle of review?

Discover strategies that support educators to question established practices, engage with theories and action research, and think about why they work in particular ways.

Inquiry Based Learning - Webinar

Explore methods to foster curiosity, enhance critical thinking, and cultivate a sense of wonder in young children through inquiry based learning. Examine the significance of purposefully designed learning environments and different inquiry models in encouraging exploration and documenting educational progress.

The Director's Toolkit: Compliance & Quality - Webinar

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of what is 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.