Training

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? 

Many educators are aware of loose parts and have incorporated them into their programs, but how much do we understand the theory of Loose Parts? This session will explore the theory of Loose parts to support educators in co-creating environments that are flexible and adaptable, meeting the needs of all children. You will be introduced to a range of tools and resources to share with the team to bring loose parts theory to life at the service.

Note: This session was previously known as Loose Parts Play

NSW ECEC services: a practical team guidance package you can't afford to miss.

Be ready, compliant and confident. Gain the knowledge, tools and guidance to embed the reforms in your service and ensure children’s safety always comes first. 

Understand your new legal obligations under NSW’s strengthened child safety laws and how to apply the changes with clear, practical guidance. 

Building strong, secure relationships takes time and intentionality. Children experience a wide range of emotions, and educators can sometimes feel unsure about how best to respond. The reflections explored in this session offer clear guidance and practical tools to support educators in meeting children’s needs across the full emotional spectrum.

• 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.

Taking time to revisit and refresh our thinking on the planning cycle is a great way to build your current knowledge whilst challenging assumptions and traditional ways of doing things when it comes to programming and planning.

During this webinar, participants will discuss how risk factors impact a child’s development, behaviour and relationships, and how a strengths-based approach to building resilience can have a positive effect. 

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What does it feel like to enter a space that truly supports your nervous system?  

Learn how to create environments that honour the neurodiversity of your service. 

This session will support educators to reflect deeply on key aspects of their learning environments and make a adjustments to support neuroinclusion. 

What becomes possible when we let children learn with nature, rather than simply in it?

In this practical introductory webinar, Nature Pedagogy Leader and President of the ACT branch of the Australian Association Environmental Education Gabby Millgate shares real-world ideas for transforming outdoor spaces from bare to bountiful, including what to plant, when to plant it, and how to use accessible resources in meaningful, age-appropriate ways. This session offers a supportive first step into nature pedagogy and highlights just how capable children are when invited to care for their environment.

How effective is your collaboration with management, and are your plans and policies driving long-term success?

Enhance your role as a key member of the management team by mastering strategic planning and policy development.

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

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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.

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.