Choosing to act ethically is a defining feature of being an Early Childhood Professional. From decisions to support children’s rights and uphold their agency to deciding what to say or not say to a parent or colleague, ethics are part of everyday practice. This session explores the delicate art of understanding what we have a […]
Dr Lyn O’Grady leads this session designed to help professionals develop skills of self-care in order to manage stress and challenge within their personal and work lives. This session will: define self-care and what it means unpack self-care in the context of home and work life explore why self-care matters identify impacts and barriers to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Early childhood professionals have been using the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) since it was introduced in 2009. A commitment to critical reflection and continuous improvement resulted in a comprehensive review of the document in 2016. This seminar supports teachers and educators to continue their in-depth learning and discussion about the VEYLDF. […]
