The Skilling an Adaptable Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce (SAEW) Project is a professional development initiative for early childhood educators to access free professional development and networking opportunities.
Participants gain exclusive access to the SAEW Community Hub, launched in late February 2024. The SAEW Community Hub offers two distinct eLearning pathways for EC educators, covering topics on teaching pedagogy, regulatory frameworks and educator well-being.
In-Depth Learning (30-90mins)
A series of 13 self-paced modules, each designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a specific topic. Each module takes 30-90 minutes to complete and includes valuable insights and practical strategies that educators can apply in their every-day practice.Focused Learning (5-10minutes)
A collection of 20 short courses, focused on delivering concise, bite-size learning across 6 topics, from the Art and Digital Technology to Trauma Informed Practice. Modules are undertaken individually via a Learning Path and are specifically designed for time-poor educators who unable to undertake a full 1 hour course.
The platform offers in-depth and focused eLearning modules, specialised training webinars and a range of best practice tools and resources. Sign up today!
“This is a great module to support new teachers and educators. I could definitely see the benefits of undertaking the module then discussing with a mentor” – Project Participant
SAEW Project Case Studies
Welcome to our video series on the impact of the SAEW Project on the ECEC sector. In this series, early childhood educators and their employers share their experience of accessing this valuable professional development initiative. Through continuous professional development, the SAEW Project has better equipped educators to meet the demands of early childhood education and care, ensuring a brighter future for the sector and enhanced quality of care for children.
Thank you to Natalie and Ellina from SmartOz Kidz ELC, Rebecca and Nicole from Kiddie Cove ELC and, Julie and Jennifer from Flemington Childcare Co-operative, for your insightful reflections and time invested into creating these videos.
The eLearning training modules cover Teaching Pedagogy, Personal Development and Regulatory Frameworks, giving participants a holistic and comprehensive training to uplift their teaching capabilities.
The individual topics include:
- **NEW** Diversity and Inclusion
- Embedding the Child Safe Standards
- Working in a Team
- Educator Wellbeing
- Relationships with Families
- Supporting Children with Additional Needs
- Trauma Informed Practise
- Professional Identity, Ethics and Teaching Philosophy
- Intentionality in Learning Environments
- Foundational Practice:
- The Arts in Practice
- Routines and Rituals
- Using Digital Technologies with Children
- Running a Group Time
Intentionality in Learning Environments
- Understanding the Role of the Educator
- Setting Up Intentional Spaces
- Natural and Sustainable Resources
Relationship with Families
- Family is the First Educator
- When to Share Knowledge, When to Listen
- Effectively Supporting Families
- Meaningful Conversations with Families
Supporting Children with Additional Needs
- Supporting Children with Additional Needs
- Sensory Awareness
- Intentional Environments
- Individual Plans
The Arts
- Why are the Arts important?
- Quality, Creativity and Expression
Trauma Informed Practice
- Trauma Defined
- Philosophy and Theory Perspectives
- Triggers of Trauma
Using Digital Technology with Children
- Technology in Play and Learning
- Empowering Children with Technology
To address workforce capacity and capability constraints in the ECEC sector, the Victorian Government has allocated funding for the Skilling an Adaptable Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce (SAEW) project.
With this funding ELAA, in partnership with Gowrie Victoria and The Y Ballart, have developed a series of specialised eLearning Training Modules to ensure early childhood educators can apply their skills and training in the workplace that meets the learning and developmental needs of children and the workforce requirements of employers across the ECEC sector.
To complement the training modules is the SAEW Community Hub – an interactive learning platform enabling participants to share experiences and expertise, build professional networks and access additional training workshops and best practice resources to support their professional practice as an early childhood educators.
Through their participation in the SAEW project, early childhood educators will build new skills and peer networks that is responsive to the educational needs of children and workplace capability requirements of the ECEC sector.
