Working with Aboriginal Families and Communities – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaIn order to provide quality care to Aboriginal children and families early learning services should seek to work in partnership with other stakeholders and service providers in their community. This workshop guides educators to map their local community and identify key services, people and places to connect with. We will discuss community protocols and develop…
Leadership Beginners for OOSH – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaAre you new to a room leader, educational leader or nominated supervisor position? Launching in to leadership can be daunting and somewhat overwhelming. This workshop is designed to frame your thinking so that you can concentrate on all the aspect of effective leadership. You will learn about; feedback, delegation, various style of leadership we adopt…
Reconciliation Action Plan – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaAre you wanting to start your reconciliation journey and not sure where to begin? In this webinar, Jessica will be yarning about the importance of Reconciliation Action Plans and how they can best be utilised to create cultural change in your early learning setting. TRAINING PROVIDER: Jessica Staines - Koori Curriculum (Aboriginal Early Childhood Training…
Making real connections to support & guide childrenโs behaviour – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaBehaviour Management whatโs it all about?โ Gaining control or gaining an understanding? This webinar explores challenging behaviours and what environmental and social factors impact and influences these behaviours. We reflect on our own current practices and explore various considerations and how as educators we can support children through our approach, using various strategies & tools.…
Reflective Practice – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaDo you struggle with reflective practice in general? In this session, we will look at the benefits of reflective practice and why it is important in todayโs early childhood environments. We will engage in some self-reflection activities and explore strategies to assist reflection in everyday practice. Training Presenter: Margaret Vassallo - Children First Training BOOK…
Well-being for educators in an early childhood setting – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaLearn the value of nurturing your health and wellness as an educator. This 3.5 hour webinar will teach educators the ways that they can use the principles of Belong Be Become as a guide to upholding their physical, mental and professional wellbeing. They will learn the connection between child and educator wellbeing, how to prevent…
Extending Childrenโs Play and Learning – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaThis webinar will demonstrate different thinking approaches towards extending childrenโs play and learning. Some elements of QA 1.1 & 1.2 of the NQS will be covered. Designed to help educators expand their thinking and creativity when it comes to planning for a play-based curriculum. This webinar is suitable for those who are new to programming…
The Real 3 Rโs: Relationships, Routines & Risk – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaThis webinar places the concept of relationships, routines and risk under the early childhood microscope and allows us to reflect on current practices. We will explore the possibilities through the three Rโs to maximise childrenโs learning opportunities and sense of belonging through connection, with reference toย Quality Area 1, 3 & 5 & the United…
Circle of Security – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaBased on many years of research, โThe Circle of Securityโ gives us a roadmap to understand childrenโs behaviours. It provides us with some key insights into why children behave the way they do and what their behaviours are really telling us they need.ย During this session we will explore these concepts and how they fit…
The Essence of an Effective Team – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaThis webinar explores the key components that contribute to an effective team including communication methods, communication strategies, conflict styles and conflict resolution strategies and skills that can be implemented in our everyday workplace practices guided by ethical practices. Duration: 1.5 hours Training Presenter: Children First Training - Kirralea Lyneham BOOK NOW
The Magic of Learning Stories – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaThis session is a great starting point for those who would like to explore other methods of documentation. Moving away from clinical anecdotes, educators will learn how to write a learning story narrative to capture childrenโs learning. This session will look at what a learning story is, why they are valuable and how to write…
Put Pretend Play ON YOUR RADAR! – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaJoin us to learn more about the benefits of pretend play and how you as educators can enhance pretend play for children with specific strategies and practical hands-on activity ideas. Learn how you can influence your childโs environment to set them up for successful interactions and develop how they play. Stimulate our little learners to…
Speech & Language Development During the Early Years – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaThis course introduces the foundations of speech and language development in young children. It will cover developmental milestones, strategies to build language and social skills in the classroom setting, and provide an introduction into supporting children with special needs. The course aims to equip educators with the skills to recognise communication difficulties and confidently facilitate…
The Planning Cycle
Webinar , AustraliaThis webinar will provide you with a refresher on your obligations to documentation by looking at the cycle of planning with a deep focus on quality interactions as the key to rich programs. Learning Outcomes: - Learn about how quality interactions infuse quality writing - Compare and contrast noticing and observingย to to enable more clarityย in…
Social and Emotional Development – OOSH – Webinar
Webinar , AustraliaThis session will assist educators in expanding their understanding of childrenโs needs and their behaviour holistically. In this workshop, we will share 3 major theoretical perspectives on social and emotional competencies among children and adults. This workshop also caters for a very important issue of educatorsโ overall wellbeing; one of my core beliefs. On completion…
Working with Undiagnosed Children and their Families
Have you ever wondered how you can help the children and their families in your care that are undiagnosed? In this online training session, Psychologist, Caitlin Riddell will help educators: Develop an understanding of which behaviours are a cause for concern Initiate a conversation with parents when you have identified these concerns Strategies to manage…
Active Supervision and our Duty of Care
All Eyes on Us! This training session explores educatorsโ role and duty of care when supervising children, with reference to theย Education & Care Services National Law & Regulationsย and theย National Quality Standards. Join Kirralea, as she explores the key components of active supervision and how other factors, including the learning environment and our relationships with children…
Creative Arts and Brain Development
This online training session will look at the importance of quality art experiences for childrenโs brain development, emotional well-being as well as how it supports resilience. Educators will come away with a more in-depth understanding of this connection as well as what meaningful art experiences look like and ideas to extend these experiences further. Learning…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Facilitating Language & Play for Children with Autism
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and children that have social communication difficultiesย need additional support to interact, play, understand and socialise with others. This two hour training session can help you to understand more about working with these children and their parents to improve social communication skills. Practical tips and activities will help you to…
Sustainability in the Everyday
Sustainability โ what is all the fuss about? Did you know that being sustainable does not need to be an extra program? This workshop will remind you how easy it is to commit to sustainable practices that keep our children thinking about how to look after earth including flora and fauna not just keep it…
HLTAID009 Provide CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Children First Balmoral St Preschool 24-26 Balmoral St, Blacktown, NSW, AustraliaThis is a nationally recognised qualification and should be updated yearly.ย (Formerly HLTAID001) Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that can lead to death. With urgent medical care to restart the heart, survival is possible. Quick decision-making to recognise and assess a cardiac emergency, call for medical assistance, and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures will increase…
Celebrations – Knowing What’s Meaningful
This training session will look at celebrations in the Early Childhood context. We will unpack what it means to be meaningful and authentic, how our community, families, children and educators influence our decisions about โwhatโ and โhowโ to celebrate. We will make connections with ACECQA's 'Exceeding' themes and take a more reflective approach to celebrations…
HLTAID012 โ Emergency First Aid in an Education & Care Setting
Children First Balmoral St Preschool 24-26 Balmoral St, Blacktown, NSW, AustraliaThis course covers senior first aid, CPR and the management of asthma and anaphylaxis. You'll receive practical training for workers within an education and care setting to respond to first aid emergencies in line with legal and workplace requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. It teaches how to identify…
Provocations and Play
This training session is perfect for those educators new to the Early Childhood sector and wanting to further understand the introductory concept of provocations and how we can further support childrenโs learning and development. We will explore the concept of a provocation, the importance of provocations through play and the extended opportunities for learning these…
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Gain an insight into how emotions and actions affect the people around you. Explore how increasing self-awareness can help you improve the way you relate to, and work with others. Examine the role of โtrustโ, its effect on workplace culture, and what you can do to build and maintain good work relationships. Learning Outcomes: What…
Emotional Regulation in the Early Years
Learn about the development of emotional regulation in the early years Emotions can be messy, loud and at times uncomfortable, but even a newborn baby experiences them. What the research tells us is that developing the capacity to manage emotions is a process. This process starts right from birth, like when caregivers pick up a…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – April
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Picture Books as a Pathway to Learning
This online training session explores an inquiry-based learning approach in the early years, by using picture books as provocations for co-curriculum construction. Be inspired by new ideas to plan extended investigations, using creative storytelling resources. This session supports Quality Areas 1: Educational Program & Practice and 3: Physical Environment. Learning Outcomes: Learn about key components…
Multilingualism
Do you have children of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background and unsure whether their difficulties are due to a language delay or having English as a second language (ESL)? Learn more about speech and language development in multilingual children. This interactive presentation will be hosted by Speech-Language Pathologists from Growing Early Minds and will…
Making Real Connections to Support & Guide Children’s Behaviour
Behaviour Management whatโs it all about?โGaining control or gaining an understanding? This webinar focusses on Quality Area 5, exploring what challenging behaviours look like, why they occur and what environmental and social factors impact and influences these behaviours in children. We explore strategies to support educators to maximise opportunities for connection with children. We reflect…
The World of the Baby
It wasnโt long ago that people thought very young babies did nothing but eat and sleep. We now understand that this is untrue and that babies are in fact ready and needing to interact and connect with us from birth. In this webinar we will be exploring some of the ways a baby uses their…
Respectful Approaches to Sleep, Rest and Relaxation
This webinar will explore how to implement respectful approaches to sleep, rest and relaxation in our everyday practices with reference to the National Quality Standards and the National Regulations. We will explore what best practice looks like, with an opportunity to reflect on our own current practices. Other considerations will be explored as we reflect…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – June
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Reconciliation Action Plan
Are you wanting to start your reconciliation journey and not sure where to begin? In this webinar, Jessica will be yarning about the importance of Reconciliation Action Plans and how they can best be utilised to create cultural change in your early learning setting. Training Presenter:ย Jessica Staines - Koori Curriculum (Aboriginal Early Childhood Training &…
The Planning Cycle
This webinar will provide you with a refresher on your obligations to documentation by looking at the cycle of planning with a deep focus on quality interactions as the key to rich programs. Learning Outcomes: ย Learn about how quality interactions infuse quality writing Compare and contrast noticing and observingย to to enable more clarityย in focus of…
The Essence of an Effective Team
This workshop explores the key components that contribute to the essence of an effective team. Including communication methods & strategies, conflict styles and conflict resolution skills and strategies, that can be implemented in our everyday workplace practices guided by an ethical approach. Learning Outcomes: Identify key components that contribute to an effective team Explore conflict…
Using Visuals to Support Communication
Visuals are a versatile resource. Gain a basic understanding about how visuals support communication and learning, its application, and strategies to incorporate it within both individual and group environments. Growing Early Minds' qualified Speech-Language Pathologist, Nimi, helps Early Childhood Educators use visuals to support communication in Early Childhood & OOSH settings. Training Presenter:ย Speech…
HLTAID009 Provide CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Children First Balmoral St Preschool 24-26 Balmoral St, Blacktown, NSW, AustraliaThis is a nationally recognised qualification and should be updated yearly.ย (Formerly HLTAID001) Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that can lead to death. With urgent medical care to restart the heart, survival is possible. Quick decision-making to recognise and assess a cardiac emergency, call for medical assistance, and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures will increase…
HLTAID012 โ Emergency First Aid in an Education & Care Setting
Children First Balmoral St Preschool 24-26 Balmoral St, Blacktown, NSW, AustraliaThis course covers senior first aid, CPR and the management of asthma and anaphylaxis. You'll receive practical training for workers within an education and care setting to respond to first aid emergencies in line with legal and workplace requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. It teaches how to identify…
Active Supervision and our Duty of Care
All Eyes on Us! This training session explores educatorsโ role and duty of care when supervising children, with reference to theย Education & Care Services National Law & Regulationsย and theย National Quality Standards. Join Kirralea, as she explores the key components of active supervision and how other factors, including the learning environment and our relationships with children…
Reflective Practice
Do you struggle with reflective practice in general? In this session, we will look at the benefits of reflective practice and why it is important in todayโs early childhood environments. We will engage in some reflective activities and explore strategies to assist reflection in everyday practice. Learning Outcomes: What is Reflective Practice? Why is Reflective…
Digital Technology in the Early Years
Screens are a bone of contention in the current climate and early childhood teachers are still deciding if using handheld devices and screens are part of the the high quality curriculum they strive to deliver. This one hour lecture aims to provide a critical reflection piece regarding the planning and programming for young children and…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – August
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Transition to School – What Makes a Child Ready?
This 1.5 hour session explores how we can best prepare our children and families for the transition to school with a focus on foundational life skills. We will look at emotional adaptability, social and cognitive competence and physical health & well-being.ย ย We will explore current research about childrenโs brain development, resilience and readiness for academic learning…
In the best interest of the child
This webinar takes an introductory dive into the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child exploring the four key principles, with particular focus on the best interest of the child. We explore what is in the best interest of the child and what this looks like from the childโs perspective and through our…
Aboriginal Literacy & Numeracy
Contextualising early learning curriculums through culture is essential in order to foster literacy and numeracy skills in the early years. Educators will be introduced to Aboriginal pedagogies and supported to teach through culture by participating in story sharing, sand stories, symbol games, music and dance experiences. Training Presenter:ย Jessica Staines โ Koori Curriculumย
The Wonderful Toddler
Learn about the development of emotional regulation in the early years You may think of toddlerhood as being the โterrible twosโ, but it actually starts well before the age of two. In this webinar we will be focusing on social and emotional development, brain development and the influence of temperament and personality. We will use…
Connecting with Community
Making connections with our community can be an overwhelming concept. Where do we start? How do we make it real and authentic?ย How can children and families be involved in the process? During this online training session Kirralea will explore community, with reference to Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities, to guide us…
Communication Leadership & Interactive Supervision – OOSH
Communication among educators is crucial for a teamโs sustainable development. Lack of cohesion and common belief among educators can be considered as one of the major causes of disagreements among educators. Through this program educators will become self-aware of their roles and responsibilities as educators and leaders. In this workshop, I will go through…
Resilience, Trauma & Coping Capacities in Early Childhood
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to be able to cope with challenges and difficult experiences better than others? In this online training session, educators will explore some of the key research findings linked to the development of resilience in early childhood and strategies to promote resilience and coping capacities. Learning Outcomes: The…
Creating Purposeful Observations
Provoke further thinking in what creates a purposeful and meaningful observation. Do you consider documentation as simply a โtaskโ to be completed each week or month, or is it part of a meaningful pedagogical process you undertake to gain a deeper understanding of each child? When we pay attention to the most meaningful encounters…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – Oct
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Facilitating Language & Play for Children with Autism
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and children that have social communication difficultiesย need additional support to interact, play, understand and socialise with others. This two hour training session can help you to understand more about working with these children and their parents to improve social communication skills. Practical tips and activities will help you to…
Summative Assessments
Itโs coming to the end of year and youโve been asked to create a summative assessment for each child, arghh, Help! Many educators are overwhelmed by the thought of this process, thinking โwe already do so much! Observations, photos, daily program, reflections, extending and analysing, why this too?โ Letโs unpack what a summative assessment…
Introduction to “The Circle of Securityโ
This training session is an overview of Circle of Security and we will have a look at how it fits in the early childhood setting. Basedย on many years of research โThe Circle of Securityโ provides us with a roadmap to understand childrenโs behaviours. It provides us with some key insights into why children behave the…
Reflecting on Group Times, their Purpose and Audience
How are group times working for you? Are you finding it challenging? Hard to engage the group and maintain their attention? Running dry on ideas? Need support on providing an inclusive approach? During this webinar we reflect on the concept and challenge the idea of group times. Weย reference Quality Area 1 andย reflect on how children…
STEM in Early Childhood
What is the buzz about STEM? Who created this term and is it just a fancy word for science? This webinar will provide you with an insight into the origins of STEM and how it has been translated and applied in the Australian Early Childhood context. Learning Outcomes: Learn about the history and origins…
Just Jump! Risk in Play
Offering risk to children has benefits to their growth and development and makes for an exhilirating program but what is the difference between a risk and hazard? This webinar will provide you with a re-imagining of risk in play. Learning Outcomes: ย Define risk and hazard and compare and contrast ย Re-think the affordance of freedom…
The Learning Environment as the Third Teacher
Letโs breakdown this contemporary theory informed by the Reggio Emilia approach that values the environment as the third teacher. Educators can render a profound influence on the play and curriculum engaged, by the choices made when constructing the learning environment. This training session will get you thinking about what creates an enriching learning environment…
Speech & Language Development During the Early Years
This course introduces the foundations of speech and language development in young children. It will cover developmental milestones, strategies to build language and social skills in the classroom setting, and provide an introduction into supporting children with special needs. The course aims to equip educators with the skills to recognise communication difficulties and confidently facilitate…
Enhancement of Physical & Social Environment – OOSH
There are several variables that are at play while creating a safe and supportive environment for both the staff and the children. We often focus on the behavioural variables impacting a service. However, in this program we will focus on the phenomena of โReciprocal Determinism and Socio-Cognitive Theoryโ, looking at the Personal, Environmental and…
Celebrations – Knowing What’s Meaningful
This training session will look at celebrations in the Early Childhood context. We will unpack what it means to be meaningful and authentic, how our community, families, children and educators influence our decisions about โwhatโ and โhowโ to celebrate. We will make connections with ACECQA's 'Exceeding' themes and take a more reflective approach to celebrations…
Collaborating with Families to Inform Practice
ย Relationships with families are key in being able to best support children and their families through a collaborative partnership. During this webinar, we explore how to engage with families to establish trusting and respectful relationships. We also explore communication and the barriers this can create in building these robust relationships with families. We acknowledge…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – Dec
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – Feb
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
HLTAID009 Provide CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Children First Balmoral St Preschool 24-26 Balmoral St, Blacktown, NSW, AustraliaThis is a nationally recognised qualification and should be updated yearly.ย (Formerly HLTAID001) Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that can lead to death. With urgent medical care to restart the heart, survival is possible. Quick decision-making to recognise and assess a cardiac emergency, call for medical assistance, and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures will increase…
Exploring the New Early Years Learning Framework: Everything you need to know now!
The new Learning Frameworks have just been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed two NEW workshops that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworks (EYLF; Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and MTOP; My Time…
HLTAID012 โ Emergency First Aid in an Education & Care Setting
Children First Balmoral St Preschool 24-26 Balmoral St, Blacktown, NSW, AustraliaThis course covers senior first aid, CPR and the management of asthma and anaphylaxis. You'll receive practical training for workers within an education and care setting to respond to first aid emergencies in line with legal and workplace requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. It teaches how to identify…
All Eyes on Us! Active Supervision and our Duty of Care
All Eyes on Us! This training session explores educatorsโ role and duty of care when supervising children, with reference to theย Education & Care Services National Law & Regulationsย and theย National Quality Standards. Join Kirralea, as she explores the key components of active supervision and how other factors, including the learning environment and our relationships with children…
Exploring the New Early Years Learning Framework: Everything you need to know now!
The new Learning Frameworks have just been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed two NEW workshops that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworks (EYLF; Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and MTOP; My Time…
Creating Purposeful Observations
Provoke further thinking in what creates a purposeful and meaningful observation. Do you consider documentation as simply a โtaskโ to be completed each week or month, or is it part of a meaningful pedagogical process you undertake to gain a deeper understanding of each child? When we pay attention to the most meaningful…
Exploring the New My Time, Our Place Framework: Everything you need to know now!
The new Learning Frameworks have just been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed two NEW workshops that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworks (EYLF; Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and MTOP; My Time…
Emotional Regulation in the Early Years
Learn about the development of emotional regulation in the early years Emotions can be messy, loud and at times uncomfortable, but even a newborn baby experiences them. What the research tells us is that developing the capacity to manage emotions is a process. This process starts right from birth, like when caregivers pick up a…
Mindfulness for Children
Wellness and wellbeing play a vital role in all of our daily lives and is just as important for children. We are now seeing the stresses of recent years impacting on childrenโs mental health in various ways. Introducing and embedding mindfulness into childrenโs daily lives and routines can assist in supporting them to learn how…
Being Trauma Aware
Webinar , AustraliaThis is a 2 part workshop: Part 1 - Wednesday 22 March 2023, 7:00pm โ 8:30pm Part 2 - Thursday 30 March 2023, 7:00pm โ 8:30pm Being Trauma Aware: Identifying and responding to the specific needs of children in the context of child care settings This is a two part, 3 hour workshop run over…
Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives Into Early Childhood Curriculums
โWe know we should but we donโt know how!โย is a common statement made by many well-meaning educators in reference to Aboriginal programs. An astounding number of educators are worried about being offensive, tokenistic and stereotypical and often do nothing in fear of getting it wrong. This workshop is all about growing educatorโs cultural confidence…
Making Connections with & Embedding Theoretical Perspectives
This session looks at various theorists and their perspectives and how we embed this into our everyday practices and documentation. It is a more in depth look at early childhood theories (Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner) and how they can support our knowledge and pedagogy further. We well reflect on how these perspectives influence our interactions, behaviours…
Understanding the NQF
Are you new to the childcare sector or just needing further understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and why it is so important? This Webinar will explore how to actively use โThe Guide to the National Quality Frameworkโ as a supporting document in your practices and breakdown some of the terminology within it.…
Exploring the New My Time, Our Place Framework: Everything you need to know now!
Webinar , AustraliaThe new Learning Frameworks have just been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed a NEW workshop that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworkย (MTOP; My Time our Place: Framework for School Aged Care in Australia). In this one-hour on-line workshop…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – Apr
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Supporting Children with ADHD (0-12yrs)
This training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to understand and manage the unique challenges that children with ADHD may face. Learning Outcomes: During this training, we will cover a wide range of topics including: โขย ย ย Understanding ADHD and how it affects children โขย ย ย Strategies for managing common behaviours associated with…
The Essence of an Effective Team
Early Childhood education and care involves working as part of a team to provide quality care and education to young children. The effectiveness of the team is crucial in providing a positive leaning environment for all. This workshop focuses on exploring the key components that contribute to an effective team, conflict styles and conflict…
Summative Assessments
Itโs coming to the end of year and youโve been asked to create a summative assessment for each child, arghh, Help! Many educators are overwhelmed by the thought of this process, thinking โwe already do so much! Observations, photos, daily program, reflections, extending and analysing, why this too?โ Letโs unpack what a summative assessment…
Exploring the New My Time, Our Place Framework: Everything you need to know now!
Webinar , AustraliaThis workshop was so popular we are running it again!!! The new Learning Frameworks have been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed two workshops that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworks (EYLF; Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years…
Exploring the New Early Years Learning Framework: Everything you need to know now!
Webinar , AustraliaThis workshop was so popular we are running it again!!! The new Learning Frameworks have been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed two workshops that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworks (EYLF; Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years…
Facilitating Language & Play for Children with Autism
Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and children that have difficulties with social communication need additional support with initiating and engaging in interaction and understanding social rules. This two-hour training session will aim to help you to understand more about working with these children and their parents to support their social communication skills. Practical…
Unlock the Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Captivating Storytime and Group Activities for Children!
Our Story and Group Time with Children professional development training is designed for early childhood educators looking to enhance their skills in storytelling and group facilitation. This engaging workshop provides practical strategies and techniques for creating meaningful and interactive storytelling experiences and leading effective group discussions with young children. Gain confidence in your ability…
Reconciliation Action Plan
Are you wanting to start your reconciliation journey and not sure where to begin? In this webinar, Jessica will be yarning about the importance of Reconciliation Action Plans and how they can best be utilised to create cultural change in your early learning setting. Training Presenter:ย Jessica Staines
Making Real Connections to Support & Guide Children’s Behaviour
This webinar focusses on Quality Area 5, exploring what challenging behaviours look like, why they occur and what environmental and social factors impact and influences these behaviours in children. We explore strategies to support educators to maximise opportunities for connection with children. We reflect on our own practices and explore various considerations and how we…
Being Ethical; Exploring the ECA Code of Ethics
If you're passionate about Early Childhood Education and Care and want to be an ethical and responsible professional, this workshop is for you. Our focus is on exploring the ECA Code of Ethics, a set of guidelines that promote best practices and ethical conduct in our sector. Through our interactive workshop you'll gain a…
Exploring the New My Time, Our Place Framework: Everything you need to know now!
Webinar , AustraliaBack by popular demand! This workshop was so popular we are running it again!!! The new Learning Frameworks have been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed two workshops that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworks (EYLF; Belonging, Being and…
Exploring the New Early Years Learning Framework: Everything you need to know now!
Webinar , AustraliaBack by popular demand! This workshop was so popular we are running it again!!! The new Learning Frameworks have been released! What are the implications for you and your centre? Not sure? Children First Training has developed two workshops that will give you a thorough insight into the revised Frameworks (EYLF; Belonging, Being and…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – JUN
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Unpacking the QIP and Self Assessment Process
Are you an early childhood educational leader, manager, nominated supervisor, or approved provider seeking to stay ahead of the game and ensure your centreโs success? Then it's time to unpack the QIP and self-assessment processes! Our interactive workshop will provide you with practical tools, expert guidance, and a solid understanding of the Quality Improvement…
Understanding EYLF Principle Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives
We couldnโt be more excited to see that V2 of the EYLF has a new principle โAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectivesโ. This addition was long overdue and very welcomed. Join the Children First Training for a live one and a half-hour session where our facilitator Jessica Staines will be yarning about this new principle…
HLTAID009 Provide CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Children First Balmoral St Preschool 24-26 Balmoral St, Blacktown, NSW, AustraliaThis is a nationally recognised qualification and should be updated yearly.ย Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that can lead to death. With urgent medical care to restart the heart, survival is possible. Quick decision-making to recognise and assess a cardiac emergency, call for medical assistance, and perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures will increase the…
Child Protection – Refresher – NSW – JUL
Children and young people form some of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Protect theย children in your care by knowing when to step in. This online training session is designed to keep you up to date with current NSW Child Protection legislation and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop identifies and explores types of abuse…
Aboriginal Art in Early Childhood
Join Jessica Staines, for a live webinar on Aboriginal Art in Early Childhood. Aboriginal-inspired art experience in an early childhood context is so much more than just collaged red, black and yellow flags and cotton bud dot paintings. This workshop will inspire educators and open them up to the many possibilities of how they can…
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