On-Demand Webcast

This on-demand webcast explores the vital role of play in the development of babies and young toddlers (0–2 years). Linking play to the National Quality Framework and key play theories, educators will learn about the stages of play, gain practical strategies to support meaningful experiences, and reflect on current practices to drive quality improvement in early learning environments.

Revisit key principles aligned with current regulations and Red Nose Australia guidance to support safe, responsive, and compliant rest environments. 

Introduction to Leadership is a webcast designed to further your leadership journey. This webcast runs through some of the essentials required for effective leadership within the early childhood education and care sector. You may be an experienced leader looking for a refresher on leadership strategies, or you may be curious about leadership to further your career as you become an emerging leader.

A special webcast launched during Safe Work Month in Australia, targeted at Approved Providers and Leaders and dedicated to Psychological Safety in the workplace.

Discover essential insights and strategies to cultivate a supportive work environment, promoting mental wellbeing and productivity.

This webcast discusses what children really need to be ready for school.  We discuss the importance of play-based learning and the importance of supporting intellectual learning rather than academic learning. The foundations for learning are discussed that can help support discussions with concerned parents about why play-based learning is the best preparation for children at this stage.

Change can feel big, but understanding EYLF V2.0 doesn’t have to be.  This webcast unpacks what’s new, what’s evolved, and how educators can confidently begin the transition from the original EYLF to the updated version. Explore the reasons behind the changes, discover how the framework reflects our modern world, and gain practical starting points for embedding updates into your everyday practice. 

OSHC Supervision is critical with a wide range of children, vacation care and transient staff so it is everyone’s responsibility and should reflect educators who are focused and who are consciously in the moment. Join us we unpack the necessary skills and behaviours required to make sure all children are safe.

A session suitable for all educators in Long Day Care, Family Day Care and Outside School Hours Care looking to refresh or rediscover the National Quality Framework.

Law and regulations underpin the framework, which have evolved since its debut in 2012. Join us as we fill-in your knowledge gaps and show you through the many resources, concepts and hints to make quality your priority.

Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviours educators face, but it’s also an important window into children’s development and communication. In this practical session, we’ll unpack why children bite, explore effective and compassionate responses, and reflect on how educators and families can work together to guide children through this common developmental phase with understanding and care.

Looking to better understand critical reflection and how it can be used to improve practice?  

In this webcast, we talk about all the opportunities for reflection throughout the day in an early childhood education and care setting. It assists educators in understanding the difference between reflective practice and critical reflection. Some useful reflective model frameworks are introduced, described and discussed.

Discussing why supervision is so critically important in the various education and care settings. What is supervision? Supervision is everyone’s responsibility and should reflect educators who are focused and who are consciously in the moment. There should be clear communication and shared understanding between not only educators but children as well. It’s about educators supporting learning and assisting children to develop risk assessment skills.

Educators who utilise and respond to children through secure, respectful and reciprocal interactions support their developing sense of wellbeing. When children develop confidence and feel respected and valued, they develop the skills to interact positively in their current and future relationships. This workshop unpacks the messages behind everyday statements educators bring with them from their own childhood, positive and negative, and suggests alternative responses. 

Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children is one of the Principles of the Learning Frameworks. Interacting and communicating positively with children is one of the most important aspects of an educator’s role. Having meaningful conversations with children, listening to them, being kind and supportive when they need you are some of the building blocks to developing ongoing respectful relationships with children.

Many Educators use “mat/group” times as a transition tool; however, this is prime time for children to develop important social skills, through fun and interesting activities.

Find out how to deliver meaningful and engaging group sessions that assist children to participate in activities, experiences and concepts within group time.

In the EYLF V2.0 the term pedagogy refers to the ‘art, science or craft of educating’ (p.12). In this webcast, we look at pedagogy through these different lenses and discuss how they look. How we understand pedagogy influences the decisions we make about the curriculum we design and implement as early childhood educators.

This webcast investigates the theories behind creating play spaces, and how they reflect educators’ philosophies around how children learn. It provides ideas to consider while setting up your environment, as well as modelling critical analysis of indoor and outdoor environments. The important components to include when creating an inviting environment are also outlined.

Sustainability in education is about so much more than recycling and gardening, it’s about creating a culture of care, connection, and fairness. This webcast explores the three key dimensions of sustainability, environmental, social, and economic, and how they interconnect within early childhood settings.

Writing and reviewing policies doesn’t have to feel daunting! This session will guide you through the process of developing clear, compliant, and practical policies that reflect your service’s philosophy and meet the National Quality Framework. Discover strategies to collaborate effectively, simplify the writing process, and strengthen governance and leadership practices (Quality Area 7). 

Walk away with renewed confidence and practical tools to support high-quality service delivery.