What does courageous leadership look like and can we unlock this in people? There are many challenges we all face in leadership and whilst we know that we need to lean into these moments the question is how do we do this? Courage and bravery are different things but both necessary to lead in challenging […]
We all recognise the importance of developing children’s social and emotional resilience. The ability to deal with difficult and sensitive issues in a constructive way, coping with challenges and changes and developing a bank of personal emotional strengths are essential to a happy and healthy life. This workshop will focus on: defining resilience and the […]
During this hands-on practical 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 as part of the everyday program. Teachers and educators will be inspired by the stories from other early childhood services that have made a commitment […]
Learning through play is central to early years pedagogy and practice. But how and what are we teaching and what are the children actually learning? And how are we sharing this learning with the families and the learning community? How can we promote learning through play, particularly in the outdoors when others in our learning […]
Research consistently links music and musical activities to supporting 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. This is a practical session that […]
This seminar will help you develop an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it may impact upon children’s learning and behaviour. This session will help participants develop a deeper understanding of ASD. Practical strategies will be explored providing tips and tools to support teachers and educators working with children with ASD. ABOUT THE […]
There have been some interesting myths circulating about what is expected in order to meet and exceed Quality Area 1. This seminar will debunk some of those myths around collecting information about children and planning and documenting the curriculum. This session will review all the steps in the planning cycle and will clarify current approaches […]
Inclusion is not just what happens with children with a disability but also their families’ experiences and the experiences of all families and children in the setting. Successful inclusion is based on teacher and educator attitudes and approaches to pedagogy. Inclusion is about everything we do and everyone involved – the family, the child, the […]
Unpack the opportunities and challenges that come with incorporating new technologies for children to use in your program and consider the role all early childhood professionals have in ensuring that technology has a positive role in children’s development. This session will include content about how to use technology with children for a range of purposes […]
This session will provide the participants with the confidence, ideas and knowledge to help them implement physical educational games, activities and experiences within a range of children’s services. The session: outlines and dissects the need for children to engage in physical education in an early learning setting and how we link back this to EYLF […]
