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Session
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Participants
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Service type
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Descriptor
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Curriculum planning
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, FDC
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Noticing and recognising children’s learning is a reflective process in which educators strive to really tune in to the children’s world of ideas, thoughts and feelings that they are exploring and expressing in their play. You will have the opportunity to discuss assessment and curriculum processes guided by the EYLF.
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Curriculum planning (OSHC)
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Early Childhood Educators
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OSHC
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Noticing and recognising children’s learning is a reflective process in which educators strive to really tune in to the children’s world of ideas, thoughts and feelings that they are exploring and expressing in their play. You will have the opportunity to discuss assessment and curriculum processes guided by the EYLF.
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Engaging group time experiences
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Students and new Educators
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LDC, FDC
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This session focuses on strategies to assist you with capturing and maintaining the interest of children in a group time environment. You will learn to structure a fun filled session with ample learning opportunities that address varying learning styles and also discover ideas for smooth and meaningful transitions.
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Food Safety and Menu Planning
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Early Childhood Educators
Food Coordinators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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CHCCN303A Contribute to provision of nutritionally balanced food in a safe and hygienic manner
This is a Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency and the course required by Food Coordinators working within Long Day Care. Participants who attend both sessions, complete the assessment tools given, and meet competency for this unit will receive a Statement of Attainment
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Food Safety
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Early Childhood Educators
Food Coordinators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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This session looks at:
- guidelines for food safety
- how to clean and maintain a food preparation and storage area
- appropriate techniques and clothing for handling and storing food
- health conditions and/or illness may impact on safe and healthy food handling
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Menu Planning
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Early Childhood Educators
Food Coordinators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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This session focuses on healthy eating and physical activity for early childhood.
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Get up and get moving
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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This session is a fun, interactive workshop that will give you the opportunity to explore physical experiences. Early development of good habits may form a foundation for later years.
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Healthy and hygienic environments that promote children’s wellbeing
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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This session will cover the following information:
- infection control
- sun safety
- safe environments
- fire and emergency
- dental hygiene
- anaphylaxis/allergies
- safe storage of chemicals
- physical wellbeing
- SIDS
- Car restraints
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Identifying and managing the risks
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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This session looks at ways educators can act to protect children without putting themselves, others or the organisation at risk, in line with the National Quality Standards.
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Intentional learning environments
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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This session will inspire educators to create vibrant and flexible spaces to enhance curiosity and creativity, responding to the interests and abilities of each child.
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Looking through the lens of Belonging, Being and Becoming
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, FDC
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Educators will explore how limiting it is to look through only the developmental lens. In moving forward we must accept the child as a capable and competent learner in order to provide an holistic pedagogical approach to learning.
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Occupational Safety and Health and manual handling
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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Ensuring your service meets OS&H standards is the focus of this session. You will also discuss effective manual handling techniques.
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Promoting enquiry and curiosity
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, FDC
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This session will get you thinking about how to form learning environments that encourage the development of early scientific, technological and mathematical concepts.
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Reflective management and leadership
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Centre coordinators and 2IC’s
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things” Peter Drucker
This session provides you with the opportunity to reflect on your current practices, determine where your strengths lie and develop strategies to build on existing skills.
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Responsive and respectful relationships with children
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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Educators will discuss strategies on how to become increasingly able to recognise and respect the feelings of others and to interact positively with children, with our intention being to create secure confident lifelong learners.
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Supportive relationships with families
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Early Childhood Educators
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LDC, OSHC, FDC
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Acknowledging that families are the child’s first educator is an important step in creating meaningful relationships. During this session you will develop strategies to ensure that partnerships involve educators, families and support professionals working together to explore the learning potential in everyday events, routines and play.
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