Training

Effective use of Technology with children - Webinar

Young children today are growing up with digital technology all around them. Technology can be a powerful tool for learning, however, we need to consider how to encourage active participation with screens and technology where children can investigate, collaborate, explore and research.

This session will explore:

• How educators can intentionally engage children with technology to encourage inquiry-based learning and collaboration
• What engaging effectively with technology looks like in early childhood pedagogy

The Director's Toolkit: Administrative Responsibilities - Webinar

Are administrative tasks taking over your day?

Discover practical strategies to manage your time, streamline your work, and achieve administrative success.

Children's Rights Children's Voices: Working With a Rights-Based Approach - Webinar

Participants will explore 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. 

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.

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.

Principles in Action: Sustainability

• Have you wondered what sustainability means in practice in our early childhood environments? 
• Are you ready to learn more about how sustainability is embedded within the new Early Learning Years Framework V2.0 and what it means for our pedagogy and practice?  

This training will help educators move beyond traditional notions of sustainability, such as worm farms and recycling, by delving into the broader concepts of environmental, social and economic sustainability in our work with children. 

Practices in Action: Assessment and Evaluation for Learning, Development and Wellbeing

• Have you ever wondered what authentic assessment looks like in play-based environments?  
• Are you ready to learn specific assessment strategies to identify children’s true abilities and capacities for learning?  

In this 2-hour session we will look closely at assessment and evaluation and how we gather rich data on children’s learning to inform intentionality. We will explore practical assessment strategies to identify children’s developmental capacities to inform pedagogy and planning.

The Director's Toolkit: Leadership & Advocacy - Webinar

Participants will delve into the essence of leadership, exploring their roles and the qualities that define an effective leader. They will gain insights into their own unique leadership style, fostering a deeper understanding of how to lead with impact. Additionally, the session will provide an opportunity to discuss current advocacy issues and reflect on your role as an advocate, enhancing your ability to effect change.

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

The Director's Toolkit: The Team: Staff Relationships - Webinar

This session will look at team relationships, what makes an effective team, communication and conflict resolution. Participants will explore strategies to support the wellbeing of their team and provide opportunities for development of team skills and relationships.

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.

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

Explore how to develop positive relationships and partnerships with families and the wider community.  

Am I Ready? Supporting Transitions to School

What does school readiness look like and how can we support the child before, during and after they transition to school? 

This two hour session will focus on children’s transitions to school, and how participants can support each child through this journey of change.