Training Areas

Governance

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. 

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 5, 7

Child ProtectionApproved Provider and Governance ProgramLeadership

Upcoming Dates

Session 1: Tue, 24 MarπŸ•’3pm–5pm
Session 2: Tue, 31 MarπŸ•’4pm-5pm

Self-paced courses

Team access for up to 6 participants

When behaviours keep escalating, it can feel like you have tried everything and still cannot find the right strategy in the moment. If you and your team are feeling stuck, second-guessing your approach, or looking for a fresh way for your team to approach behaviours that challenge, this self-paced course is for you.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 5, 6

Child ProtectionChild RelationshipsBehaviour

Upcoming Dates

Available any time

Self-paced courses

Note: This course supersedes CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at risk

CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk is a comprehensive child protection course that provides training around all aspects of abuse, reporting requirements and legal obligations for early childhood professionals.

Study online at your own pace with live weekly support sessions.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

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

Child Protection

Upcoming Dates

March 2026

Micro Credentials

APST aligned

Gain an in-depth understanding of neuroscience and how the brain impacts children’s behaviour to support children in your early education and care service. Be empowered to support children’s learning, well-being and development.

CELA Micro Credentials are online, self-paced workshops. They allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge on specific topics in just a few hours. Each Micro Credential includes a wide range of learning materials to suit all types of learners including tutorials, assignments, quizzes, readings and downloadable resources. After completing all prerequisites, learners will receive a certificate.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 7

BehaviourMicro CredentialChild Protection

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

With CELA's in-depth, self-paced Child Protection NSW Refresher course, your team will be able to refresh their knowledge of child protection responsibilities and legislation with ease, and you will feel confident that your team will know what to do if they suspect a child is a victim of child abuse.

The NSW Government recommends that to ensure child protection awareness is current and up-to-date, staff should undertake child protection refresher training every 12-24 months. Enrol today.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

Child ProtectionWellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

APST aligned

Gain insights into the experiences of families living in financial adversity and how early education services can support their needs. 

This is the first of a series of five evidence-based courses developed by leading researchers and early education experts. The course will help you build a deeper understanding of the complexities families face and equip you with the tools to engage effectively with families from all backgrounds. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 6

Child ProtectionWellbeingChild RelationshipsPartnershipsFamily relationshipsCritical ReflectionExceeding Themes

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Relationships with Children

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.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5, 6

WellbeingPedagogy and practiceChild RelationshipsBehaviourPartnershipsNEW topicsChild Protection

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 16 Apr 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Wed, 13 May 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Mon, 22 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Relationships with Children

Educators often cite behaviour as a key challenge in their work with young children, but this session can help you change that! Learn intentional, strength-based strategies to respond in ways that honour each child’s context and experience.

 

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 5

BehaviourChild Protection

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 21 Apr 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Tue, 19 May 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Thu, 11 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Health and Safety

NEW TOPIC!

This live webinar equips early education professionals with the skills to recognise and respond to child abuse, neglect, and harm. You’ll explore subtle signs of grooming and institutional abuse, as well as your legal responsibilities under national reporting frameworks. 

Through case studies and practical tools, you’ll gain the confidence to act early and safeguard children in your care.

🌟 Creating Safer Childhoods certificate 🌟 This topic can be taken on its own, or as part of a 3-topic series called Creating Safer Chidhoods. On completion of all three live webinars in the series, you will earn a CELA Creating Safer Childhoods certificate. This recognition not only affirms your professional learning but also demonstrates to families your active commitment to child safety.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 5

Child ProtectionChild RelationshipsCreating Safer Childhoods

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 21 Apr 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Thu, 11 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 5pm-7pm

Health and Safety

APST aligned

Through a range of activities such as identifying key times for supervision, risk assessments and supervision plans, this session will enable participants to have a conscious understanding of what active supervision means in their daily practice in order to engage with children while maintaining their safety.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 4, 7

LeadershipOOSHChild Protection

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 28 Apr 26
πŸ•’ 11am-1pm

Thu, 28 May 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Tue, 23 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Health and Safety

APST aligned

  • Have you ever wondered what consent looks like with very young children?
  • Are you unsure of where to start with body safety education?

This webinar will help professionals to understand the concepts of respect, body safety and consent. This will include practical skills and knowledge for implementing and teaching these concepts amongst infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  

We will also discuss how these topics and strategies can be introduced to families at the service, encouraging them to learn more and teach these concepts in the home.

🌟 Creating Safer Childhoods certificate 🌟 This topic can be taken on its own, or as part of a 3-topic series called Creating Safer Chidhoods. On completion of all three live webinars in the series, you will earn a CELA Creating Safer Childhoods certificate. This recognition not only affirms your professional learning but also demonstrates to families your active commitment to child safety.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 5, 7

Child ProtectionCreating Safer Childhoods

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 28 Apr 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3:30pm

Thu, 18 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 5pm-7:30pm

Health and Safety

NEW TOPIC!

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.

🌟 Creating Safer Childhoods certificate 🌟 This topic can be taken on its own, or as part of a 3-topic series called Creating Safer Chidhoods. On completion of all three live webinars in the series, you will earn a CELA Creating Safer Childhoods certificate. This recognition not only affirms your professional learning but also demonstrates to families your active commitment to child safety.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 5, 7

Child ProtectionChild RelationshipsLeadershipCreating Safer Childhoods

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 5 May 26
πŸ•’ 1pm-3pm

Thu, 25 Jun 26
πŸ•’ 5pm-7pm

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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.

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. 

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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