Strategies for improving participation and inclusion of children with a disability is a practical, relevant and reflective professional learning workshop that will provide information and effective strategies on how to support children’s engagement. Links to APST Knowledge 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 Practice 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3 Engagement 6.2, 7.3 Links to NQS QA1 QA2 QA3 […]
This in-depth one-day seminar presented by ASPECT will focus on understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), identifying characteristics and how it presents in children. Early childhood professionals will also learn how to support children with ASD and families in their care. LINKS TO APST Knowledge 1.5, 1.6 Practice 4.1, 4.3 Engagement 6.2, 7.4 LINKS TO NQS QA1 […]
In this session, Anthony Semann will engage participants in a lively and provocative session on engaging parents and the community about professional practice and what high quality pedagogy and practices mean for the children. Links to APST Knowledge 1.2 Practice 3.7 Engagement 7.3, 7.4 Links to NQS QA1 QA6 QA7 Pedagogical quality is a highly […]
Quality services regularly update and maintain their Quality Improvement Plan as a dynamic document to guide progress towards improvement. Quality services use the this for continuous assessment against the National Quality Standard and the approved learning frameworks, to identify new goals for the service as part of an effective cycle of improvement. (National Quality Standard […]
During this hands-on session, Yarn Strong Sista aims to leave participants with a greater understanding of Victorian Aboriginal culture and have the confidence to support and embed Aboriginal culture daily, as part of the education and care program. Early Childhood Professionals will have the opportunity to share stories and together, be inspired to make a […]
Research shows that music and musical activities support learning and development in early childhood. Music is also a universal source of pleasure. We know that music triggers positive emotion, aids wellbeing and self-regulation for children and should be a core part of every high quality early childhood program. Links to APST Knowledge 1.1, 2.1 Practice […]
All employees have a right under Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws to be provided with a workplace that is safe and without risk to health. It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that this is so. ELAA, together with Recovre, presents a one day seminar on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Return to […]
This two hour session will instruct you in having conversations with children and parents about keeping children safe. Topics covered include protective behaviours in how to talk about ‘safe’ and ‘unsafe’ feelings and touching; types of safety, stranger danger, children’s own private places, body signals and communication. LINKS TO APST Practice 4.4 Engagement 6.2, 6.3, […]
Calling all Approved Providers and key service staff – come along to this session to hear expert sector professionals and Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) speakers explain how the National Quality Standards (NQS) need to be considered in relation to each other when engaging with the NQF and preparing for Assessment and Rating […]
This course is specifically designed for those responsible for the management of OHS in early childhood services. The seminar will provide practical information and guidance on how to manage risks by addressing the most common hazards faced by the early childhood sector, as well as strategies to prevent injuries from occurring in the work place. […]
