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1 Children s Services Central is the Professional Support Co-ordinator in New South Wales. The Inclusion and Professional Support Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. JUL DEC 2015

2 2 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL YOU VE OPENED THIS HANDBOOK TO SEE WHAT S INSIDE COME IN AND EXPLORE WE VE PREPARED IT WITH PRIDE.

3 BOOK ONLINE: 3 CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL IS PLEASED TO PRESENT THIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK FOR YOU. There is a range of courses inside designed to be accessible to educators in city and regional locations and designed to cover all areas of the National Quality Standard. Please remember to book for all courses online at We also add additional programs and resources throughout the year. We ll send alerts and encourage you to check our website and Facebook regularly for updates.

4 4 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? Children s Services Central is a consortium that is the Professional Support Co-ordinator (PSC) in NSW. We are funded under the Inclusion and Professional Support Programme to provide subsidised professional development and support to specific education and care service types FDC, OSHC, OCC and BBF services. Long day care services and preschools can access Children s Services Central professional development on a full fee for service basis. The Inclusion and Professional Support Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Children s Services Central consists of: Community Child Care Co-operative (NSW) Contact Inc Ethnic Community Services Co-operative Network of Community Activities NSW Family Day Care Association Semann & Slattery Children s Services Central provides: Professional Development Telephone Advice & Support Free Resources Specialist Equipment Bicultural Support Support for New Services Intensive Support Children s Services Central is constituted as a sub-committee of the Board of our lead agency, Community Child Care Co-operative (NSW).

5 BOOK ONLINE: 5 SE WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW Children s Services Central is the Professional Support Coordinator in NSW and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, under the Inclusion and Professional Support Program. Long day care services receive LDCPDP funding. This means the fee for professional development for long day care services provided by Children s Services Central is not subsidised and is higher. (Funding rules but still great value!) You can use LDCPDP funds to pay for all Children s Services Central courses anything in this handbook in fact! Children s Services Central does much more than delivering professional development courses. Go to the back page to find out out more! Evaluations and certificates? These are all linked. After your course, we will send you a survey. After you complete the survey, you can download and print your certificate. If you like the sound of a course and it isn t in your area, let us know. We will try and provide the course near to you. The courses with the codes? These courses link to competencies that contribute to accredited training such as a Diploma or Certificate. You can call us at or us at: info@cscentral.org.au We would love to help you with information and guidance. If you don t want this handbook, send an to: info@cscentral.org.au and we will make sure you don t receive another one. Book into our courses at

6 6 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL PRICING OF COURSES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LONG DAY CARE SERVICES Long day care services can enrol into any Children s Services Central training courses, but under the terms of the Inclusion and Professional Support Programme (IPSP) funding program under which Children s Services Central is funded, this must be at cost price not the subsided price. This is because long day care services have received funding to pay for professional development under the Long Day Care Professional Development Programme (LDCPDP). The cost price for all courses is $33 per hour (for example, a three-hour course will cost $99). WHAT ARE THE FEES? PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR BUDGET BASED FUNDED SERVICES Budget Based Funded services can enrol into any Children s Services Central training courses and under the terms of the IPSP funding agreement participants from these services are entitled to attend for free. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PRESCHOOLS Preschools may also enrol in any Children s Services Central professional development courses but, under the terms of the IPSP funding agreement, this must be at cost price, not the subsidised price. The cost price is $33 per hour for example, a three-hour course will be $99. If funding is made available from the NSW Government for subsidies to any Children s Services Central courses preschools will be separately advised. WHICH LEVEL? This handbook indicates the level of the PD offered INTRODUCTORY Aimed at people who have not attended training in this topic area. INTERMEDIATE Aimed at people with a working knowledge of the topic area or who have attended previous training in this area COMPREHENSIVE Aimed at people with formal training at a diploma or degree level

7 BOOK ONLINE: 7 QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications are nationally recognised. Here are the main qualifications on offer in our sector. ADVANCED DIPLOMA of Community Sector Management (NQF Leadership) DIPLOMA of Early Childhood Education and Care or DIPLOMA of Children s Services (OSHC) CERTIFICATE IV in Frontline Management CERTIFICATE IV in Children s Services (OSHC) CERTIFICATE IV in Training and Assessment CERTIFICATE III in Early Childhood Education and Care or

8 8 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MANAGERS AND LEADERS Educational Leaders in OSHC (p.38) Introduction to Mentoring Staff (New) (p.40) Nominated Supervisors in OSHC (p.44) Preparing for the 2016 Ratios Changes (p.61) Working Effectively With Staff Teams (p.34) Working With Your Community (p.34) Writing Skills (p.66) (These courses will support your work in Quality Area 7)

9 BOOK ONLINE: 9 NEW (AND FAIRLY NEW) DIRECTOR S COURSE (for long day care and preschools) (p.68) This three-day event is an opportunity to hear the information and learn the skills that you need as a Director of an early education and care service. This course will help you become confident and successful in your new role. You ll learn how to balance the demands of administration, management and leadership. You will learn skills in areas such as compliance, legislation, finances, managing your team, overseeing your program, ensuring your service s quality and learn how to develop your own leadership. You ll connect with other newly appointed Directors and build a network to ensure you are supported in making your future and the future of your service terrific. The course would also suit those aspiring to become a Director within the next 12 months. The fee includes three full days of information, inspiration and influential ideas and a celebratory dinner. There are two new directors courses being held one in Sydney and one in Dubbo, but they are state wide courses directed at all new directors in NSW. $750 (long day care services can use their LDCPDP funding for this course) CAMPBELLTOWN 12 Aug am 4.30pm DUBBO 18 Aug am 4.30pm EXPERIENCED DIRECTOR S RETREAT (for long day care and preschools) (p.61) Are you an experienced director seeking inspiration, enrichment and invigoration in your role? This special retreat is designed to give you the opportunity to engage in high level thinking about your role. You will explore how you can create: A rich and meaningful educational program and practice An effective and highly functioning team that works in genuine partnerships with families True engagement with and responsiveness to your community s unique needs. The course will also give you the opportunity to connect with other experienced Directors and build a network to help you ensure that both your future, and the future of your service, is terrific. This is not your everyday professional development experience. Be prepared to be revitalised as a Director to experience professional growth, an improvement in your well-being and a map for your road up ahead! The fee includes three full days of information, inspiration and influential ideas and a celebratory dinner. $750 (long day care services can use their LDCPDP funding for this course) BALLINA 4 Nov am 4.30pm SYDNEY 10 Nov am 4.30pm

10 10 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY CUSTOMISED FOR YOU Have you always wanted a particular professional development course in your region but it s never made it there? This evening + following day professional development event in your region puts the services (all service types) in the region in the driving seat. You tell us what you want then we provide it! THE EVENING The evening event will showcase high quality services within your region. We will talk about environments, program and practice relationships and leadership. This is your opportunity to meet colleagues, ask questions, have fun and explore what quality provision looks like in theory and practice. You will leave inspired to reflect on your practice. THE FOLLOWING DAY The following day will be a miniconference just for your region! All registered participants will be sent a survey to choose the courses you want delivered on the day by a team of expert facilitators from Community Child Care, Semann & Slattery and NSW FDC. Are you Interested in documentation? Leadership? Guiding children s behaviour? Environments? Sustainability? Working with babies? The scope of the workshops that can be offered during this day is unlimited. Register then we will be in touch.

11 BOOK ONLINE: 11 COURSES WILL BE HELD AT: THURS, 17 SEPTEMBER THURS, 29 OCTOBER TUES, 27 OCTOBER THURS, 15 OCTOBER THURS, 27 AUGUST THURS, 10 SEPTEMBER TUES, 24 NOVEMBER TUES, 17 NOVEMBER WED, 12 AUGUST AND THE BEST BIT? All of this for the low price of $77*! Regional Professional Development Days will book out quickly so go now to (*Higher for preschools and long day care services as per page 4)

12 12 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL CURRICULUM (These courses will support your work in Quality Area 1) Designing Creative Spaces for School Age Children... (p.37) Aboriginal Cultural Perspectives in Education and Care: A Starting Point... (p.19, 35, 53) Boy? or Girl? Gender Socialisation in Education and Care... (p.19, ) Learning Circles: My Time, Our Place Practices...(p.40) Learning Through Play with School Age Children... (p.42) FDC Educators: A Great Day for Children! Planning for Children s Learning... (p.22) Nurture Creativity in School Age Children (Accredited Training CHCECE018)... (p.45) Using My Time, Our Place to Guide Practice (Accredited Training CHCECE009)...(p.51)

13 BOOK ONLINE: 13 DOCUMENTATION (These courses will support your work in Quality Area 1) Documentation the Easy Way...(p.22, 37, 55) Practical Documentation in OSHC... (p.47) Observing Children Beginning the Journey...(p.27, 45, 60) Putting Purpose into Planning Critical Reflection, Observation and Documentation for Experienced Educators... (p.29, 47, 62)

14 14 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS (These courses will support your work in Quality Area 5) Learning with Children with Additional Needs: Information from the Experts on Specific Disabilities... (p.25, 43, 57) Learning With Children With Additional Needs: True Inclusion and Quality Teaching and Information on Specific Disabilities... (p.26, 43, 58)

15 BOOK ONLINE: 15 PLANNING (These courses will support your work in Quality Area 7) Business Planning Basics...(p.20, 35, 53) Haven t You Grown? Working in Large OSHC Services...(p.39) Running a Successful FDC Business...(p.31) Preparing for Assessment and Rating... (p.47) Quality Improvement Plan The Who, How and When... (p.29, 48, 62) SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media in Education and Care Services... (p.31, 64) Using Technology and Social Media...(p.33, 51)

16 16 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL NOT FOUND WHAT YOU WANT? HERE IS A LIST OF SOME SPECIAL CONFERENCES INCUBATE! Thursday, 30 July Incubate! run for young educators by young educators, this one-day event is designed for young educators to explore the issues that matter to them as educators. $75 $50 (full-time students) Ivy Sunroom, Sydney INFORM! Tuesday, 6 October This one is for all of those policy fans out there. For those who love research and love policy come along and hear from our esteemed academics about their research that will take your work with children and families to a whole new level. $90 Wesley Centre, Sydney INSPIRE! Tuesday, 22 September The end of the year is in sight so how about an injection of inspiration to keep you invigorated and even more excited about your work in education and care. Come and hear motivational speakers who will ensure your passion remains high right until the end of the year and beyond. $120 Sergeants Mess, Mosman IGNITE! Friday, 30 October Sunday, 1 November This one s a bit out of the box and outdoors. We want to encourage you in your outdoor programs and so you ll have a weekend of camping, fire making, cooking and generally learning about the great outdoors and how to bring this into your programs for children. $320 Glenworth Valley

17 BOOK ONLINE: 17 COURSES THAT ARE REQUIRED UNDER THE REGULATIONS FIRST AID, ASTHMA MANAGEMENT, ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT What s required? All centre-based services must have at least one educator on site who holds an approved first aid qualification and has undertaken approved anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management training. Each family day care educator must hold all three qualifications. First aid, anaphylaxis management training and emergency asthma management training required must be updated at least every three years or when it expires. Where can you obtain them? St John Ambulance Australia: The Red Cross: Asthma Foundation: NSW Health Anaphylaxis Training Program anaphylaxis@chw.edu.au or call CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING What s required? Under the NQF, Nominated and Certified Supervisors must have training in child protection in order to be the responsible person in charge of a service. Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk (CHCPRT001), from the CHC Community Services Training Package, meets this requirement. Participants who attend a course and successfully complete the assessment task will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for this unit. The training offered by Children s Services Central includes an overview of Keep Them Safe, requirements for mandatory reporters in NSW, identifying significant harm and risk factors and the provision of child safe environments. Where can you obtain it? Children s Services Central offers child protection training. See pages 23, 39 and 56.

18 18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL So now it is time to start your PD exploration, LOOK AHEAD which courses fire your imagination? Family Day Care P.19 Outside School Hours Care P.35 Long Day Care + Preschools P.53

19 BOOK ONLINE: 19 A Aboriginal Cultural Perspectives in Education and Care: A Starting Point Would you like to know more about introducing Aboriginal cultural perspectives into early childhood education and care? The Early Years Learning Framework and My Time, Our Place talk about children being connected with their world, respecting diversity and having secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships. Education and care services must understand and value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and ensure that children have the opportunity to learn about the culture of Australia s first people. In this course, we ll be helping educators and directors incorporate this teaching into all practice and provide a starting point for your conversations and your work on culture and reconciliation. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: Richmond (Sydney North West) Mon, 14 Sep Time: 10:00am 1:00pm CCC Richmond Club Cnr East Market & Francis Streets, Richmond Port Macquarie (NSW Mid North Coast) Thu, 5 Nov Time: 10:00am 1:00pm CCC Port City Bowling Club 4 Owen Street, Port Macquarie B Babies! Eating and Sleeping? How the Experts Do It FEE: $22 Care for babies in the same ways as the experts! Educators working with babies in LDC, FDC and OCC must know how to care for their basic eating, sleeping and health needs and routines. In this course, an early childhood nurse will show you all of the essentials to ensure young babies in your care are healthy and happy. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: FAMILY DAY CARE Moss Vale (Illawarra) Thu, 13 Aug Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm CCC Moss Vale Golf Club Arthur Street, Moss Vale Lane Cove (Sydney North) Wed, 2 Sep Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm CCC Lane Cove Country Club 180 River Road, Lane Cove Sutherland (St George/Sutherland) Wed, 21 Oct Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm CCC Club on East 7 East Parade, Sutherland Boy? or Girl? Gender Socialisation in Education and Care (2-part series) LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE SERIES EVENT FEE: $66 Early gender socialisation teaches children about relationships, attitudes and even what they can expect for themselves in the future. The foundations are laid in the early years and peers, educators, families and the broader community all have an influence. This course looks at practical ways to advocate for gender equality and equity and how to implement these in education and care services. In Course 1, we ll develop our knowledge and understanding of gender and learn some practical strategies to try out between courses. In Course 2, we will talk about our successes and challenges and plan ways to pursue equity in our work with children. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: Wagga Wagga (NSW South West) Mon, 10 Aug Time: 10:00am 1:00pm CCC Mon, 24 Aug Time: 10:00am 1:00pm CCC Wagga Commercial Club 77 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga Lismore (Richmond/Tweed) Fri, 16 Oct Time: 11:00am 2:00pm CCC Fri, 30 Oct Time: 11:00am 2:00pm CCC Lismore Gateway Motel & Restaurant 99 Ballina Road, Lismore FAMILY DAY CARE

20 20 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL FAMILY DAY CARE FAMILY DAY CARE Business Planning Basics Every business needs to have a plan and this course explores what all educators need to take into consideration as business operators. Participants will gain an understanding of the importance of marketing, budgeting, continuous improvement and risk minimisation when developing their business plan. What makes one business more successful than another is often the planning! PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 4 7 Ashfield (Sydney Inner West) Wed, 5 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Family Day Care Sydney Wide 17 Henry Street, Ashfield Bathurst (NSW Central West) Wed, 5 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Bathurst FDC 7 Lee Street, Bathurst Gunnedah (NSW North) Tue, 11 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Sugar Gums Marquis and Hunter Streets, Gunnedah Wyong (Gosford-Wyong) Tue, 11 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 40 Wallarah Road, Gorokan Ballina (Richmond/Tweed) Wed, 12 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Ballina RSL Club 240 River Street, Ballina Metford (Hunter) Thu, 20 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Metford Community Hall Cnr Ingall & Lowe Streets, Metford Broken Hill (NSW West) Wed, 7 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Broken Hill Family Day Care Gypsum Street, Broken Hill Castle Hill (Sydney Central North) Thu, 8 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Castle Hill RSL 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill Greenfield Park (Sydney South West) Sat, 14 Nov Time: 9:00am 12:00pm FDC Fairfield FDC 57 Devenish Street, Greenfield Park C Child Protection (Refresher) This course is designed to provide participants with up-to-date child protection information. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their ethical and legal responsibilities as educators, and opportunities will be provided for educators to discuss scenarios and practice using the Mandatory Reporter Guide. PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: Kingswood (Sydney North West) Tue, 21 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Mission Australia Centre Kingswood 46 Bringelly Road, Kingswood Armidale (NSW North) Thu, 27 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Armidale and District FDC 169 Miller Street, Armidale Gunnedah (NSW North) Wed, 16 Sep Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Sugar Gums Cnr Marquis & Hunter Streets, Gunnedah Newcastle (Hunter) Wed, 7 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Travelodge 12 Steel Street, Newcastle Dubbo (NSW Central West) Wed, 14 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Orana Baptist Church Hall Palmer Street, Dubbo Inverell (NSW North) Thu, 15 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Inverell FDC Campbell Street, Inverell

21 BOOK ONLINE: 21 Communicating Effectively with CALD Children and their Families LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE This course will focus on enhancing communication skills to interact effectively with CALD children and their families; raising awareness of cultural influences with regard to cross-cultural communication; and establishing meaningful partnerships with families through positive interaction. PROVIDED BY: ETHNIC COMMUNITY SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE NQF: Penrith (Sydney North West) Wed, 12 Aug Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Penrith RSL Club, 8 Tindale Street, Penrith Armidale (NSW North) Wed, 2 Sep Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, Armidale D Designing Creative Spaces for School Age Children Think outside the square to create play environments with and for school age children that will challenge and inspire them. We look at ways to facilitate play, setting up your space in ways that make the most of your available resources, keep children engaged and bring a sense of ownership and belonging to the places in which they play and socialise. NQF: Penrith (Sydney North West) Wed, 16 Sep Time: 10:00am 1:00pm NET Panthers Penrith, Mulgoa Road, Penrith FAMILY DAY CARE Disability in Cultural Context LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY In many Western cultures, including Australia, the dominant way of making sense of disabilities is to explain them in medical terms, such as resulting in accidents, genetic disorders or viral infections. However, there are different perceptions of disability within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. This course will provide opportunities to enhance knowledge, understanding and skills to work with CALD families who have children with disabilities. PROVIDED BY: ETHNIC COMMUNITY SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE NQF: Rooty Hill (Sydney Central West) Wed, 15 Jul Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill 33 Railway Street, Rooty Hill Coffs Harbour (NSW Mid North Coast) Wed, 30 Sep Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club Cnr Pacific Hwy & Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour Ashfield (Sydney Inner West) Wed, 14 Oct Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Club Ashfield 1-11 Charlotte Street, Ashfield Regents Park (Sydney Central West) Wed, 28 Oct Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Dooleys Regents Park Sports Club Terrene Street, Regents Park Newcastle (Hunter) Wed, 18 Nov Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Wests New Lambton 88 Hobart Road, New Lambton FAMILY DAY CARE Orange (NSW Central West) Fri, 30 Oct Time: 10:00am 1:00pm NET Orange Ex-Services Club, Anson Street, Orange South Tweed (Richmond/Tweed) Fri, 13 Nov Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm NET South Tweed Sports Club 4 Minjungbal Drive (Old Pacific Highway), Tweed Heads South Sydney (Sydney Inner) Fri, 27 Nov Time: 10:00am 1:00pm NET Y Hotel, Level 2, 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

22 22 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL FAMILY DAY CARE FAMILY DAY CARE Documentation the Easy Way LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE This course is aimed at educators who would like to engage in effective documentation strategies that work for you, not against you. We look at developing time management skills, reflective practices, the FULL planning cycle, and key stakeholder communications. This course will assist you to develop effecting documentation processes that make the learning visible, and also assist in meeting your regulatory requirements around documentation and assessment. PROVIDED BY: SEMANN & SLATTERY NQF: Bathurst (NSW Central West) Thu, 13 Aug Time: 11:00am 2:00pm SAS Bathurst Convention & Function Centre Cnr Jorwick & Peel Streets, Bathurst Bathurst (NSW Central West) Thu, 13 Aug Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm SAS Bathurst Convention & Function Centre Cnr Jorwick & Peel Streets, Bathurst Goulburn (NSW South East) Tue, 15 Sep Time: 11:00am 2:00pm SAS Goulburn Soldier s Club 15 Market Street, Goulburn Goulburn (NSW South East) Tue, 15 Sep Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm SAS Goulburn Soldier s Club 15 Market Street, Goulburn Newcastle West (Hunter) Wed, 30 Sep Time: 11:00am 2:00pm SAS Newcastle Leagues 17 National Park Street, Newcastle West Newcastle West (Hunter) Wed, 30 Sep Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm SAS Newcastle Leagues 17 National Park Street, Newcastle West Mona Vale (Sydney North) Wed, 7 Oct Time: 11:00am 2:00pm SAS Pittwater RSL Club 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale Mona Vale (Sydney North) Wed, 7 Oct Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm SAS Pittwater RSL Club 82 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale Ryde (Sydney North) Fri, 23 Oct Time: 11:00am 2:00pm SAS Ryde Ex Services Memorial and Community Club 724 Victoria Road, Ryde Ryde (Sydney North) Fri, 23 Oct Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm SAS Ryde Ex Services Memorial and Community Club 724 Victoria Road, Ryde Castle Hill (Sydney Central North) Tue, 3 Nov Time: 11:00am 2:00pm SAS Castle Hill RSL Club 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill Castle Hill (Sydney Central North) Tue, 3 Nov Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm SAS Castle Hill RSL Club 77 Castle Street, Castle Hill F FDC Educators: A Great Day for Children! Planning for Children s Learning FEE: $0 This practical and fun course will help you set up learning experiences for children in a home environment. We ll teach you how to prepare creative experiences, choose and read stories, play games, make play dough and cook with children. We ll talk about children s development, learning and play. This course is designed to embed the theory of the Certificate III into practice. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: Merrylands (Sydney Central West) Sat, 25 Jul Time: 9:30am 4:00pm CCC Holroyd City Council Family Day Care 74 Military Road, Merrylands Ashfield (Sydney Inner West) Sat, 12 Sep Time: 9:30am 4:00pm CCC The Infants Home 17 Henry Street, Ashfield Campbelltown (Sydney South West) Sat, 21 Nov Time: 9:30am 4:00pm CCC Campbelltown Family Day Care 44 Broughton Street, Campbelltown

23 BOOK ONLINE: 23 G Guiding Children s Behaviour in FDC This course for family day care educators will focus on positive guidance of children s behaviour within the domain of social development. It is important that we acknowledge that children are learning a complex range of skills that continue to develop through to adulthood. This course explores the rights of the child, how educators can build positive relationships with children and family members, set and apply appropriate expectations and support children in attaining the skills required to self regulate. The course also links to the outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework and provides opportunities for participants to learn: what influences behaviour, techniques for promoting positive behaviour, applying appropriate limits and guidelines, as well as identifying and reviewing behaviour that is challenging. PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION & COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: 1 6 Port Macquarie (NSW Mid North Coast) Tue, 28 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Port Macquarie Panthers 1 Bay Street, Port Macquarie Townsend (NSW Mid North Coast) Tue, 11 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Baptist Church Hall 11 Scullin Street, Townsend Grafton (NSW Mid North Coast) Wed, 12 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Grafton District Services Club 105 Mary Street, Grafton Randwick (Sydney Inner) Tue, 15 Sep Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Randwick South Sydney Family Day Care 23 Munda Street, Randwick Goulburn (NSW South East) Tue, 13 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Goulburn Family Day Care 126 Cowper Street, Goulburn FAMILY DAY CARE I Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk (Accredited Training CHCPRT001) FEE: $77 This unit meets the training required for Nominated and Certified Supervisors under the National Quality Framework. Participants will be provided with current information relating to Mandatory Reporting and responding to children at risk of harm. On satisfactory completion of an assessment task a Statement of Attainment will be issued. PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: Wagga Wagga (NSW South West) Sat, 18 Jul Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Wagga Wagga Civic Centre Cnr Morrow and Baylis Streets, Wagga Wagga Parkes (NSW Central West) Thu, 23 Jul Time: 9:00am 4:00pm CCC Parkes Services Club 9-17 Short Street, Parkes Gunnedah (NSW North) Sat, 25 Jul Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Sugar Gums Marquis and Hunter Streets, Gunnedah Campbelltown (Sydney South West) Sat, 22 Aug Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Campbelltown City Council Staff Training Centre Cnr Queen and Broughton Street, Campbelltown Ballina (Richmond/Tweed) Sat, 22 Aug Time: 9:00am 4:00pm CCC Ballina RSL Club 240 River Street, Ballina Young (NSW South East) Thu, 27 Aug Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Young Services Club Cnr Cloete & Main Streets, Young West Wyalong (NSW Central West) Sat, 19 Sep Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Children s Services Unit 130 Pine Street, West Wyalong FAMILY DAY CARE Coffs Harbour (NSW Mid North Coast) Tue, 13 Oct Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Coffs Ex Services Club Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour

24 24 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL FAMILY DAY CARE FAMILY DAY CARE St Mary s (Sydney North West) Tue, 20 Oct Time: 9:00am 4:00pm CCC St Mary s RSL Club Corner Mamre Road and Hall Street, St Mary s Wyong (Gosford-Wyong) Wed, 21 Oct Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 40 Wallarah Road, Gorokan Forster (Hunter) Thu, 5 Nov Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Forster RSL 19 Strand Street, Forster Moruya (NSW South Coast) Thu, 5 Nov Time: 9:00am 4:00pm CCC Moruya Golf Club Evans Street, Moruya Metford (Hunter) Sat, 7 Nov Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Metford Community Hall Cnr Ingall & Lowe Streets, Metford Queanbeyan (NSW South East) Wed, 11 Nov Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC Best Western Central Motel & Apartments Queanbeyan 11 Antill Street, Queanbeyan Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk: Series (3-part series) (Accredited Training CHCPRT001) FEE: $66 Need to study out of hours or at home? This course will be delivered via three webinars (each two hours in length). All three webinars must be attended. Some preparation work is required between courses and an assessment task must be successfully completed. Under the National Quality Framework, Nominated and Certified Supervisors must have training in child protection in order to be the responsible person in charge of a service. This unit, CHCPRT001, from the CHC Community Services Training Package, meets this requirement. Participants who attend all webinar courses and successfully complete the assessment task will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for this unit. The training will include an overview of Keep Them Safe, requirements for mandatory reporters in NSW, identifying significant harm and risk factors and the provision of child safe environments. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: 5 Tue, 1 Sep Time: 4:00pm 6:00pm CCC Tue, 8 Sep Time: 4:00pm 6:00pm CCC Tue, 15 Sep Time: 4:00pm 6:00pm CCC Introduction to Mentoring Staff LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE FEE: $22 This introduction to mentoring outlines key points that are essential for the development of rapport and to build the relationship between the mentor and mentee. During the course, participants will discuss the role, purpose and function of the mentor and will identify strategies to being an effective mentor. NQF: 4 7 Tue, 28 Jul Time: 10:00am 12:00pm NET Tue, 27 Oct Time: 10:00am 12:00pm NET K Keeping Your Families and Educators in Your FDC Service FEE: $22 It s far more economical to keep an existing educator than to train a new one... and to keep an existing family in your service. So, how can you improve educator and family retention through strong relationships, communication and marketing? In this course, we show you how and give you some great tips and ideas for promotion and for keeping your educators and families happy. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: Wed, 18 Nov Time: 10:00am 12:00pm CCC

25 BOOK ONLINE: 25 L Learning Through Play with School Age Children FEE: $44 A hands-on course for involving craft and games for school age children to explore the importance of play, types of play and how you can link activities to NQF requirements. Bring along photographs or display items to share with the group and exchange ideas. NQF: 1 Burwood (Sydney Inner West) Fri, 31 Jul Time: 10:00am 2:00pm NET Comfort Inn & Suites Burwood 117 Liverpool Road, Burwood Nowra (Illawarra) Thu, 20 Aug Time: 10:00am 2:00pm NET Nowra Bowling and Recreation Club 40 Junction Street, Nowra Dubbo (NSW West) Tue, 8 Sep Time: 10:00am 2:00pm NET Dubbo RSL Club Cnr Brisbane & Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo Springwood (Sydney North West) Fri, 23 Oct Time: 10:00am 2:00pm NET Springwood Sports Club 83 Macquarie Road, Springwood Wagga Wagga (NSW South West) Wed, 2 Dec Time: 10:00am 2:00pm NET Quest Apartments Wagga Wagga 69 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga Learning with Children with Additional Needs: Information from the Experts on Specific Disabilities This course is for educators that attended a Learning with Children with additional needs course in the first half of 2015 and are interested in attending this half-day course to learn about specific disabilities. The course will include interviews with therapists and specialists to explore the symptoms and behaviour that may be exhibited by children with a range of common additional needs conditions. You will explore how environments, experiences and equipment can best be planned and modified to best support a child focused approach. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: FAMILY DAY CARE Surry Hills (Sydney Inner) Tue, 28 Jul Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre Level 1, Mary Street, Surry Hills Chatswood (Sydney North) Tue, 11 Aug Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Chatswood RSL 446 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood Merrylands (Sydney Central West) Tue, 25 Aug Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Club Merrylands Cnr Newman & Oxford Streets, Merrylands Menai (St George/Sutherland) Thu, 3 Sep Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Club Central Menai Allison Crescent, Menai Concord West (Sydney Inner West) Mon, 7 Sep Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Concord RSL and Community Club Nirranda Street, Concord West Waitara (Sydney Central North) Wed, 7 Oct Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Waitara Family Centre 29 Yardley Avenue, Waitara Gosford (Gosford-Wyong) Thu, 8 Oct Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Gosford Golf and Function Centre Racecourse Road, Gosford Penrith (Sydney North West) Wed, 11 Nov Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Nepean Rowing Club Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith Fairfield (Sydney South West) Wed, 25 Nov Time: 2:00pm 5:00pm CCC Fairfield RSL 14 Anzac Avenue, Fairfield FAMILY DAY CARE

26 26 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL FAMILY DAY CARE FAMILY DAY CARE Learning With Children With Additional Needs: True Inclusion and Quality Teaching and Information on Specific Disabilities FEE: $66 Part 1: How can we have truly inclusive approaches to education and care and make sure we have the balance right for all children and families? In this course, you will learn how to include children with additional needs, how to support needs and develop skills and interests, and how to embrace and celebrate difference. You will develop practical skills and knowledge in communicating, playing and interacting and be guided in ways to grow your understanding of the individual child and their unique needs. Part 2: The second half of the day will be learning about specific disabilities. The course will include interviews with therapists and specialists to explore the symptoms and behaviour that may be exhibited by children with a range of common additional needs conditions. You will explore how environments, experiences and equipment can best be planned and modified to best support a child-focused approach. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: Surry Hills (Sydney Inner) Tue, 28 Jul Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre Level 1, Mary Street, Surry Hills Chatswood (Sydney North) Tue, 11 Aug Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Chatswood RSL 446 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood Merrylands (Sydney Central West) Tue, 25 Aug Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Club Merrylands Cnr Newman & Oxford Streets, Merrylands Menai (St George/Sutherland) Thu, 3 Sep Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Club Central Menai Allison Crescent, Menai Concord West (Sydney Inner West) Mon, 7 Sep Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Concord RSL and Community Club Nirranda Street, Concord West Gosford (Gosford-Wyong) Thu, 8 Oct Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Gosford Golf and Function Centre Racecourse Road, Gosford Penrith (Sydney North West) Wed, 11 Nov Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Nepean Rowing Club Bruce Neale Drive, Penrith Fairfield (Sydney South West) Wed, 25 Nov Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Fairfield RSL 14 Anzac Avenue, Fairfield Let s Talk About Race, Culture and Languages LEVEL: COMPREHENSIVE How do young children develop attitudes and their thinking about race and culture? How do they construct their views on ethnicity and language? In this course, we will explore ethnicity, race and culture including the impact that racism has on the way children perceive themselves, their family and their community. We will work on developing positive attitudes towards cultural and linguistic differences, and practices to enhance children s sense of belonging. This course will also explore strategies to promote effective interaction and communication with children, families and communities from diverse cultural groups. PROVIDED BY: ETHNIC COMMUNITY SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE NQF: Wollongong (Illawarra) Wed, 26 Aug Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC The Illawarra Master Builder s Club 61 Church Street, Wollongong Tweed Heads (Richmond/Tweed) Wed, 16 Sep Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Tweed Heads Bowls Club Corner Wharf and Florence Street, Tweed Heads Albury (NSW South West) Thu, 5 Nov Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm ECC Commercial Club 618 Dean Street, Albury Waitara (Sydney Central North) Wed, 7 Oct Time: 10:30am 5:00pm CCC Waitara Family Centre 29 Yardley Avenue, Waitara

27 BOOK ONLINE: 27 N NQF Overview LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY You need to know about the NQF! This course is a snapshot of the National Quality Framework (NQF), looking at the Framework as a whole and each component within it, including the National Law and Regulations and the seven Quality Areas. Information will be provided on the resource documents supporting NQF implementation and begin the conversation on how services can incorporate the system into their infrastructure and daily practices. This is a great introductory course for new staff, owners or management committee members. PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 1 Nowra (Illawarra) Tue, 21 Jul Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm FDC Shoalhaven FDC 4/80 Park Road, Nowra Deniliquin (NSW South West) Tue, 18 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Intereach Neighbourhood Centre Napier Street, Deniliquin Summer Hill (Sydney Inner West) Wed, 14 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC NSW Family Day Care Association 1 Sloane Street, Summer Hill Metford (Hunter) Thu, 29 Oct Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Metford Community Hall Cnr Ingall & Lowe Streets, Metford FAMILY DAY CARE Mon, 20 Jul Time: 10:00am 12:00pm NET Tue, 13 Oct Time: 10:00am 12:00pm NET Thu, 3 Dec Time: 10:00am 12:00pm NET Nurture Creativity in School Age Children (Accredited Training CHCECE018) LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE FEE: $66 Creative kids! In this course, we look at the importance of creativity and explore ways to nurture creativity in school age children, such as through music, movement, construction, craft and dramatic play. The course is aligned to CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children, which is a core unit from the Diploma in School Age Education and Care. Participants have the option of completing an assessment task in the month following the training day to obtain a Statement of Attainment. NQF: 1 7 Parramatta (Sydney Central West) Tue, 3 Nov Time: 9:30am 4:00pm NET Parramatta RSL Cnr Macquarie and O Connell Streets, Parramatta O Observing Children Beginning the Journey LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY FAMILY DAY CARE NQF Overview () LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY FEE: $22 You need to know about the NQF! This course is a snapshot of the National Quality Framework (NQF), looking at the Framework as a whole and each component within it, including the National Law and Regulations and the seven Quality Areas. Information will be provided on the resource documents supporting NQF implementation and begin the conversation on how services can incorporate the system into their infrastructure and daily practices. This is a great introductory course for new staff, owners or management committee members. NQF: NQF Do you know what to look for when observing children s play and learning? Participants in this course will learn how to make observations valuable. The course will examine questions such as: How do we learn about children and their development through observation? How do observations form the basis of planning and programming? What information should be recorded? How type of recording can be done? How do observations contribute to the requirements of the NQF? How do observations link with the EYLF and MTOP requirements? PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 1

28 28 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HANDBOOK CHILDREN S SERVICES CENTRAL FAMILY DAY CARE FAMILY DAY CARE Echuca (NSW South West) Wed, 15 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Campaspe Library High Street, Echuca Kingswood (Sydney North West) Thu, 23 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Mission Australia Centre Kingswood 46 Bringelly Road, Kingswood Dubbo (NSW Central West) Wed, 29 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Orana Baptist Church Hall Palmer Street, Dubbo Auburn (Sydney Central West) Wed, 5 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Dooleys Waterview Club Cnr of Clyde Street and Silverwater Road, Silverwater Bass Hill (Sydney Inner West) Tue, 25 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Bankstown FDC Bass Hill Plaza, 753 Hume Highway, Bass Hill P Participate in Work, Health and Safety (Accredited Training HLTWHS001) FEE: $77 This course will assist FDC educators to improve their understanding of WHS legal requirements, in particular risk management. It will assist participants to establish their own systematic approach to managing WHS issues relevant to scheme requirements and their own workplace. Key topic areas covered include: overview of WHS legislative responsibilities; elements of a simple WHS management system; risk management; safe work procedures; reporting and investigating; family day care hazards and risk controls. This unit, HLTWHS001, is an accredited unit and includes an assessment task. On satisfactory completion of this task a Statement of Attainment will be issued. PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 2 Summer Hill (Sydney Inner West) Fri, 28 Aug Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC NSW Family Day Care Association 1 Sloane Street, Summer Hill Summer Hill (Sydney Inner West) Fri, 6 Nov Time: 9:00am 4:00pm FDC NSW Family Day Care Association 1 Sloane Street, Summer Hill Pathways to Partnerships FEE: $22 The relationships we form in services can make all the difference in meeting the needs of the children and the community. Through this webinar, you will learn how to identify key networks and partners, including schools and others within the wider local area. You will be encouraged to develop practices for your service to share information in a way that strengthens relationships and provides opportunities for child, family and community-focused practice. NQF: 6 7 Thu, 27 Aug Time: 10:00am 12:00pm NET Preparing for Assessment and Rating FEE: $44 This course will assist participants to prepare for assessment and rating visits conducted by the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Participants will identify particular areas of focus and discuss how to prepare an action plan in readiness for the visit. Participants will explore ways to ensure your service is demonstrably meeting the National Quality Standards and the Regulations. NQF: Sydney (Sydney Inner) Mon, 7 Sep Time: 10:00am 2:00pm NET Y Hotel Level 2, 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney Baulkham Hills (Sydney Central North) Thu, 8 Oct Time: 10:00am 2:00pm NET Novotel Sydney Norwest 1 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills Promote and Provide Healthy Food and Drinks Refresher This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of safe food preparation and the provision of nutritious food and drinks in early education and care settings. Information relates to current food handling legislation and ensures educators have upto-date and relevant information. Participants will be provided with examples of best practice and ideas to use in your own services. A great refresher course for all educators.

29 BOOK ONLINE: 29 FAMILY DAY CARE PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: Botany (Sydney Inner) Tue, 14 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Botany FDC, 149 Coward Street, Botany Randwick (Sydney Inner) Thu, 16 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Randwick South Sydney Family Day Care 23 Munda Street, Randwick Gymea (St George/Sutherland) Thu, 23 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Gymea Bay Resource Centre 276A Gymea Bay Road, Gymea Bass Hill (Sydney Inner West) Wed, 26 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Bankstown FDC Bass Hill Plaza, 753 Hume Highway, Bass Hill Purely Compliance FEE: $22 This course provides an overview of the National Regulations for early education and care services. What does compliance with the National Regulations and the National Quality Framework look like in everyday practice? This course focuses on roles, responsibilities and the legislative and governance requirements of Approved Providers, Nominated Supervisors and Certified Supervisors in early education and care services, specifically, the roles and responsibilities of key staff, unpack terminology and outline key compliance and enforcement issues. It is suited to those new to management positions as well as to those wanting a refresher. These courses are provided using Sector Development Funds from the NSW Department of Education and are free for state-funded preschools. PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: Thu, 17 Sep Time: 10:00am 12:00pm CCC Putting Purpose into Planning Critical Reflection, Observation and Documentation for Experienced Educators LEVEL: COMPREHENSIVE This course is designed for the more experienced educator. Participants will have the opportunity to examine how critical reflection can improve their observations and documentation, why it is important and some of the challenges to reflecting critically. If you are wanting to take your thinking to the next level then this is the course for you. Bring your thinking caps with you! PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 1 Taree (Mid North Coast) Wed, 15 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Uniting Church, Albert Street, Taree Coffs Harbour (NSW Mid North Coast) Tue, 21 Jul Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Coffs Ex-Services Club, 1 Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour Mudgee (NSW West) Sat, 8 Aug Time: 9:00am 12:00pm FDC The Stables, 84 Market Street, Mudgee North Sydney (Sydney North) Wed, 19 Aug Time: 6:00pm 9:00pm FDC Ros Crichton Pavillion Civic Park, Cnr Miller & McLaren Streets, North Sydney Eastern Creek (Sydney Central West) Wed, 19 Aug Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Alpha Hotel Eastern Creek 1 Peter Brock Drive, Eastern Creek Camden (Sydney South West) Tue, 15 Sep Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Camden Civic Centre, Oxley Street, Camden West Gosford (Gosford-Wyong) Thu, 17 Sep Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm FDC Gosford RSL Club 26 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford Q Quality Improvement Plan The Who, How and When A meaningful Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) is best informed by a comprehensive review of service practice. We will discuss the self-assessment process, identification and description of your service strengths and working towards achievable goals. Participants will also examine strategies for using the QIP as an ongoing tool for continuous improvement in their service. This course is for staff who may be in the process of developing a QIP with minimal experience of writing and implementing a QIP. PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 7 FAMILY DAY CARE