We provide networking and training opportunities for early years services and professionals. This improves the quality of care and education in Glen Eira, benefiting families and children in our community.
Early years professional networks and training
Training sessions
Yarning Circles
In partnership with the Department of Education, we are hosting a series of Yarning Circles for early years educators, in our community.
You will have the opportunity through shared conversation to develop an understanding of Koorie culture, history and experience. This ensures a strong foundation for culturally inclusive practices.
The Yarning Circles align with the Early Years Learning Framework and form a key commitment in the Marrung: Aboriginal Education Plan. This 10-year Plan supports outcomes for Koorie learners across all educational settings.
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Session 3: Wednesday 9 August, 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start
Carnegie Library — Boyd Room, Shepparson Avenue, Carnegie
2023 Professional Learning Workshops
Riding the wave: exploring the updated Early Years Learning Framework
Professional learning opportunities sustain and inspire us. At their best, they are encounters that invite early years professionals to think together, as together as we make robust curriculum decisions.
Join Catharine Hydon (Hydon Consulting) as she guides us through the updates to the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia V2.0, 2022 and what it means to your daily work with children and families.
The workshops will be held in-person, allowing the opportunity for collaborative work and shared practice, to continue to build our professional confidence and practice skills.
The sessions are for all early years educators, educational leaders and nominated supervisors.
| Date and time | Session |
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Thursday 16 March |
Session one: Connect #vision #principles #practices #outcomes |
| Tuesday 9 May 6pm to 6.30pm — networking and light supper (from 6.15pm) 6.30pm to 8.30pm — professional learning session |
Session two: Explore #wellbeing #playandintentionality |
| Thursday 3 August 6pm to 6.30pm — networking and light supper (from 6.15pm) 6.30pm to 8.30pm — professional learning session |
Session three: Challenge A lively and safe space to examine the substantial changes in the EYLF V2 2022 and how we might respond to the big ideas that trouble and challenge us as practitioners and as a profession. #sustainability #firstnationsperspectives |
Location
All sessions are held in the upstairs function room, Murrumbeena Park Community Hub, 28 Gerald Street, Murrumbeena
How to register
Cost is $35 per session.
Bookings essential. Registration and payment must be received prior to the session.
Strengthening Education and Care Programs for Babies and Toddlers
Educating and caring for babies and toddlers is specialised work. This series will encourage you to reflect on your current practices, care experiences and transitions for children and families in your service. This will facilitate learning and development and foster relationships.
Infant and Toddler Specialist Consultant and Pikler® Pedagogue, Dr Katherine Bussey invites early childhood professionals into active exploration of their everyday work delivered over two workshops.
The workshops are suitable for early childhood educators and teachers working with babies and toddlers.
| Date and time | Session |
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Thursday 24 August |
Workshop one: Care moments |
| Thursday 21 September 6pm to 6.30pm — networking and light supper 6.30pm to 8.30pm — workshop |
Workshop two: Supporting children, families and team through well-planned transitions |
Location
All sessions are held in the upstairs community room, Caulfield Park Pavilion, 280 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
How to register
Cost is $35 for both workshops.
Bookings essential. Registration and payment must be received prior to the session.
