CHILD CARE TRAINING PROGRAM JUL - NOV 2008 www.cccvic.org.au The Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Office of Early Childhood Education and Child Care, funds the Professional Support Coordinator initiative as part of the Inclusion and Professional Support Program.
INDEX BY LOCATION REGION COURSE PAGE REGION COURSE PAGE Inner Melbourne Albert Park Emergent curriculum for children with additional needs 09 Albert Park Quality environments - positive behaviour 15 Albert Park Too cool for school: engaging older children in OSHC 20 Albert Park Understanding and including children with developmental delay 22 Melbourne Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Barwon Newtown, Geelong Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Newtown, Geelong Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Newtown, Geelong Understanding and including children with communication difficulties 21 Newtown, Geelong Understanding challenging behaviour - early childhood 22 Newtown, Geelong Understanding challenging behaviour - school aged care 23 Bayside Frankston Challenging situations - communication that works 08 Frankston Healthy and nutritious eating in child care 10 Frankston Working with older boys in OSHC 24 Moorabbin Understanding and including children with autism 21 Mornington Making the most of outdoor spaces 11 South East Outer Melbourne Dandenong Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Narre Warren Caring and creative programming for infants and toddlers 07 Narre Warren Emergent curriculum - a primer for educators 09 Pakenham Challenging situations - communication that works 08 Pakenham Success in staff retention and recruitment - OSHC 18 East Outer Melbourne Chirnside Park Working with boys and superhero play 23 Montrose Emergent curriculum - a primer for educators 09 Montrose Stress management in children s services 17 Ringwood East Success in staff retention and recruitment 18 Rowville Building a better team 07 East Middle Melbourne Box Hill Understanding and including children with communication difficulties 21 Doncaster Program planning for inclusion 14 Hawthorn The art of policy development 20 Syndal Working with stress: identification, prevention and productivity 24 Wheelers Hill Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 North Middle Melbourne Bundoora Caring and creative programming for infants and toddlers 07 Bundoora Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Bundoora More than just playgrounds - outdoor programming for OSHC 12 Bundoora Occupational Health and Safety for child care 13 Bundoora Understanding challenging behaviour - early childhood 22 North Outer Melbourne Broadmeadows Making the most of support services 12 Broadmeadows Program planning for OSHC 14 Broadmeadows Successful staff management 19 Broadmeadows Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Eltham Making the most of outdoor spaces 11 Western Metropolitan Derrimut Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Essendon Understanding and including children with developmental delay 22 Maribyrnong A look at emergent curriculum 06 Maribyrnong Making the most of shared spaces 11 Werribee Healthy and nutritious eating in child care 10 West VICTORIA Warrnambool Creating community links 08 Warrnambool Emergent curriculum - a primer for educators 09 Warrnambool School aged children in family day care 17 Warrnambool Too cool for school: engaging older children in OSHC 20 Warrnambool Understanding and including children with developmental delay 22 Central Highlands Wimmera Bacchus Marsh Understanding and including children with autism 21 Ballarat Too cool for school: engaging older children in OSHC 20 Ballarat Understanding challenging behaviour - early childhood 22 Haven (Via Horsham) A look at emergent curriculum 06 Stawell Positive partnerships - successful communication with families 13 MALLEE Mildura A look at emergent curriculum 06 Mildura Re-imagining parent participation in children s services 15 Mildura Safe and successful excursions 16 Swan Hill Program planning for inclusion 14 Swan Hill Understanding challenging behaviour - early childhood 22 LODDON Bendigo Making the most of outdoor spaces 11 Bendigo Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Bendigo Understanding challenging behaviour - early childhood 22 Maryborough Responding to child abuse 16 Maryborough Working with vulnerable families 25 GoulbuRN Benalla A look at emergent curriculum 06 Echuca Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Echuca Re-imagining parent participation in children s services 15 Shepparton Caring and creative programming for infants and toddlers 07 Shepparton Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Ovens Murray Wangaratta A common ground - approaches to guiding children s behaviour 06 Wangaratta Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Wodonga Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Wodonga Quality environments - positive behaviour 15 Wodonga Working with boys and superhero play 23 East GippsLAND Bairnsdale Program planning for inclusion 14 Bairnsdale Working with stress: identification, prevention and productivity 24 Sale Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Sale Understanding challenging behaviour - early childhood 22 GippsLAND Inverloch Too cool for school: engaging older children in OSHC 20 Morwell Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 Traralgon Program planning for inclusion 14 Wonthaggi A look at emergent curriculum 06 Wonthaggi Program planning for inclusion 14
Welcome to the Child Care Training Program for the second half of 2008. Community Child Care is the Professional Support Coordinator (PSC) for Victoria, responsible for planning the delivery of all professional support to child care services in Victoria, including training. The Training Program is an initiative of the Inclusion and Professional Support Program, funded by the Australian Government. The calendar for the coming six months has been developed from feedback received from the sector; both service providers and support agencies. The calendar content was informed by interviews, focus groups, training requests, research and surveys. Due to the popularity and success of the short courses run last semester, we will be running them again in Maribyrnong. Short courses give you the opportunity to examine a topic in great detail and come away with many strategies to implement in your service. We have added many new resource sheets and Self Guided Learning Packages on the Community Child Care website www.cccvic.org.au. More will be added during the remainder of the year. Our online professional support needs survey will be running again soon. It only takes a few minutes to complete and is instrumental in producing a responsive and relevant training program. We will be contacting you soon regarding the survey and hope that all services will take the time to contribute. A registration form is included with this calendar. Please remember that sessions often fill quickly, so it is important to register at least seven days prior to each session. We look forward to seeing you at a training session soon. INDEX BY TOPIC TOPIC PAGE A common ground - approaches to guiding children s behaviour 06 A look at emergent curriculum 06 Building a better team 07 Caring and creative programming for infants and toddlers 07 Challenging situations - communication that works 08 Creating community links 08 Emergent curriculum - a primer for educators 09 Emergent curriculum for children with additional needs 09 Healthy and nutritious eating in child care 10 Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Making the most of outdoor spaces 11 Making the most of shared spaces 11 Making the most of support services 12 More than just playgrounds - outdoor programming for OSHC 12 Occupational Health and Safety for child care 13 Positive partnerships - successful communication with families 13 Program planning for inclusion 14 Program planning for OSHC 14 Quality environments - positive behaviour 15 Re-imagining parent participation in children s services 15 Responding to child abuse 16 Safe and successful excursions 16 School aged children in family day care 17 Stress management in children s services 17 Success in staff retention and recruitment 18 Success in staff retention and recruitment - OSHC 18 Successful staff management 19 Taking charge of safety - managing health and safety in your service 19 The art of policy development 20 Too cool for school: engaging older children in OSHC 20 Understanding and including children with autism 21 Understanding and including children with communication difficulties 21 Understanding and including children with developmental delay 22 Understanding challenging behaviour - early childhood 22 Understanding challenging behaviour - school aged care 23 Working with boys and superhero play 23 Working with older boys in OSHC 24 Working with stress: identification, prevention and productivity 24 Working with vulnerable families 25 Legend FDC OCC LDC OSHC IHC Mobile MACS family day care occasional care long day care outside school hours care in home care mobile services multifunctional Aboriginal children s services Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008 01
Tell us about your training needs Community Child Care is happy to hear about the professional support needs of your service. We want to ensure that the training we provide meets the needs of child care services in each region. There are a number of ways that you can communicate your professional support needs to CCC: CCC regularly conducts a professional support needs survey. Participating in the survey tells us about your support needs when we need the information most. Your service will be sent information in the mail prior to the implementation of each survey. Call CCC to discuss your training needs for services in your region on 03 9486 3455 or 1800 177 017 Email the training program at training@cccvic.org.au Call or email CCC to receive a training request form. Training requests are one of the tools CCC use to inform the content of future training programs. Communicating with CCC will help to ensure that future training calendars are responsive to the needs of your service and other services in your region. Self guided learning packages Self guided learning packages are still available on our website www.cccvic.og.au. You can download the packages from the web or contact the training team on 03 9486 3455 or 1800 177 017 for a package to be mailed out to you. The packages can be completed by individuals or groups of staff and sent into the training team for assessment and the issuing of a Certificate of Completion. Self guided learning packages are a great way to introduce a new topic at a staff meeting or to increase your own professional development in a new area. They can also be used as a tool for new staff to be introduced to the industry. Remember the training team are available if you need assistance while working through the packages. Call us on 03 9486 3455 or 1800 177 017 if you have any queries or suggestions on new topics. Certificates of attendance All participants will be provided with a certificate after the session when payment has been received. These will include the details of the session and the expected learning outcomes. Learning outcomes, where possible have been developed in line with the requirements of Certificate III, IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications. Participants enrolling in or completing an accredited qualification are encouraged to use the certificates of attendance as evidence of their participation in the learning program. Action plans Action plans are provided to each participant for each session. They are an integral part of the training offered and give participants the opportunity to develop some strategies to take back to the workplace. Overview of sessions We have included some of the most requested sessions, along with some new topics to keep you inspired. These sessions have been developed based on feedback from the recent surveys completed by services. Each topic has been linked to the Quality Areas relevant to QIAS, FDCQA and to OSHCQA. 02
Important registration details Session starting times Please arrive 15 minutes earlier than the stated session time so you can register your attendance and the session can commence on time. Payment Payment must be received prior to the session. All prices include GST. Outstanding accounts If payment is not received before the session an invoice will be issued. No further bookings will be accepted until all outstanding accounts have been paid. Registration forms Registration can only be made via fax or mail and payment is required prior to attending the training session. Please book at least seven (7) working days before the session. Additional registration forms can be downloaded from our website www.cccvic.org.au or call CCC for a copy on 03 9486 3455 or 1800 177 017. By post - Mail the completed registration form along with check or credit card details to: Community Child Care Ground Floor, 48 High St Northcote VIC 3070 By fax - Fax the registration form with credit card details to: Community Child Care 03 9486 3271. Changes to the program Sessions will be cancelled if there are not enough registrations by the week prior to the session. Therefore, it is essential you book early to avoid disappointment. All training is correct at the time of printing. Every effort has been made to ensure all sessions run as planned. If it is necessary to cancel or defer a session, booked participants will be notified by phone and a full refund will be issued. Alternatively, you may wish to transfer to another session. Cancellation If you need to cancel your registration, seven working days notice will be required in order for monies to be refunded. Alternatively you may prefer to transfer to another session. Please speak to one of the training staff on 03 9486 3455 or 1800 177 017. Evaluations Participants are provided with an evaluation form at each session. Time will be provided for you to give us valuable feedback. The training team use this information to plan future sessions and your feedback is greatly appreciated. 03 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008
Online training We are pleased to offer a range of online training sessions to staff and carers. Online training sessions are interactive, real-time workshops delivered over the internet to child care workers from all over Australia. All online sessions are conducted in a virtual classroom facilitated by a qualified, professional trainer. These sessions feature all of the same qualities as a face to face session with lots of interaction between the participants and the trainer. Online training sessions feature a range of innovative learning tools which may include an interactive white board, Powerpoint presentations, video clips, slide shows, web tours and two way voice communication. These workshops will offer staff and carers tremendous flexibility with sessions being held at a range of times both in and out of business hours. Travel is no problem, with staff and carers being able to participate in training from the convenience of their home or workplace. There is also no need to worry if your computer skills are a little rusty. The software is easy to use and helpful technical support is available during the session if you do have any problems. For more information on online training, call the Community Child Care training team on 03 9486 3455 or 1800 177 017. Cost $22 for all sessions. How to Register To register for online training, staff and carers can either visit the PSC website (www.cccvic.org.au) and follow the links to online training, or alternatively, you can register at the One World for Children website (www.owfc.com.au). Simply select the training session you wish to register for and complete the online registration form. Registrations for online training can only be made via the online registration form at www.owfc.com.au. Registrations for online training will not be accepted by mail or fax. Technical Requirements To participate in an online training session, all you need is a computer with speakers, internet access (dial up, broadband or wireless) and a microphone headset (complimentary headsets will be sent out for all first time registrations). Once you have registered for a session, you will be given a platform that provides you with all of the communication tools necessary for you to participate in the session. 04 Online Training Calendar The online training calendar for the second half of 2008 has many workshops to choose from. More detailed information on each session can be obtained by visiting www.owfc.com.au. School readiness Thur 24 Jul 8pm- 10pm Promote language & literature abilities Thur 31 Jul 8pm- 10pm Supervision Wed 6 Aug 3pm - 5pm Enhancing group time experiences Mon 11 Aug 8pm- 10pm Exploring the outdoors Wed 13 Aug 8pm- 10pm Top 10 frustrations working in child care Mon 18 Aug 8pm- 10pm Understanding infant learning Wed 20 Aug 8pm- 10pm The power of guiding chn s behaviour Mon 25 Aug 8pm- 10pm Building children s self esteem Wed 27 Aug 8pm- 10pm Keeping children safe Mon 1 Sept 8pm- 10pm Team building Thur 4 Sept 8pm- 10pm Forming friendships - peers and play Wed 10 Sept 8pm- 10pm Document & use each child s observations Tue 16 Sept 8pm- 10pm Music & movement Mon 22 Sept 8pm- 10pm The right words to use - communicating effectively Thur 25 Sept 8pm- 10pm Focusing on over 3 s Tue 30 Sept 8pm- 10pm Foundation programming Wed 1 Oct 8pm- 10pm Dealing with difficult people Thur 2 Oct 8pm- 10pm OH&S Tue 7 Oct 8pm- 10pm Managing challenging behaviours Thur 16 Oct 3pm - 5pm Focusing on under 3 s Mon 27 Oct 8pm- 10pm Maths & science Wed 29 Oct 8pm- 10pm The value of play experiences Thur 30 Oct 8pm- 10pm Contemporary program planning Wed 5 Nov 8pm- 10pm Celebrations and festivities Thur 6 Nov 8pm- 10pm Supervision Mon 10 Nov 8pm- 10pm The power of guiding chn s behaviour Thur 13 Nov 8pm- 10pm Motivating and retaining great staff Wed 19 Nov 8pm- 10pm Creative experiences Mon 24 Nov 3pm - 5pm Keeping children challenged Wed 26 Nov 8pm- 10pm
SHORT COURSES SHORT COURSE OUTLINE In 2008, we are pleased to offer a range of short courses for child care professionals. Short courses offer participants the opportunity to comprehensively explore a single topic over a number of sessions. Short courses are a fantastic opportunity for staff and carers to engage in an intensive learning program on one topic. Participants will be able to cover the subject in great depth, and develop skills and strategies for implementation in their service. These courses present staff and carers with the possibility of creating positive change in their services as well as furthering their own professional development. Short courses are comprised of five two hour sessions held fortnightly. As well as classroom discussion and activities, participants have the opportunity to complete a range of assessment tasks. The successful completion of these tasks will result in a statement of attainment which will provide a credit towards a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Children s Services qualification. Each course is based upon Diploma and Advanced Diploma level competencies from the Community Services Training Package and is delivered and assessed by a Registered Training Organisation. Cost $110 per short course To Register To register for a short course, please fill in a copy of the enclosed normal registration form indicating the course title and location. Course Dates Staff management - Maribyrnong Training Provider Practical Outcomes Venue Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Drive, Maribyrnong Dates Wed 17 Sept Wed 8 Oct Wed 22 Oct Wed 5 Nov Wed 19 Nov Children and behaviour - Maribyrnong Training Provider Northern Melbourne Institute of Venue Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Drive, Maribyrnong Dates Thur 18 Sept Thur 9 Oct Thur 6 Nov Thur 23 Oct Thur 20 Nov Staff management What does staff management mean? Do you really manage staff? Would it be more accurate to say, being a good leader or supporting and coaching staff? This short course series looks at leadership what makes a good leader, how you communicate the goals of your organisation, what supervision of staff really means and how you can promote a positive team that works towards the same goals. It is a course designed for new Coordinators and Directors, for 2IC staff or for those who want to enter the world of being a service manager. Content Recruitment and induction Leadership Providing direction and guidance in the workplace to individuals and groups Developing effective team work Staff management Performance systems Performance management and staff supervision Professional development Identifying professional support needs Individual staff development plans Coaching and mentoring within the workplace Developing professional relationships Conflict in the workplace Reviewing the Coordinator or Director s job description Designed for Coordinators, 2IC, Field Workers all service types This short course links to the following competencies CHCORG11B Lead and develop others 1. Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the organisation 2. Maximise own performance outcomes 3. Manage effective work relationships 4. Manage and improve the performance of individuals 5. Support, participate and review group development 6. Support and develop managers Children and behaviour Understanding and guiding the behaviour of children can be challenging and complex. This short course offers the exciting opportunity to explore the behaviour of children from a variety of perspectives. The course will consist of a combination of face to face delivery, networking and workplace tasks. This will give participants the opportunity to acquire new information and strategies, trial them in the workplace and discuss their experiences with other group members. This short course aims to provide a greater insight into the causes of children s behaviour, and equip participants with proactive guidance strategies and effective responses to behaviour. Content Understanding the causes of behaviour Identifying behaviours of concern Stress related behaviours Socially and developmentally inappropriate behaviours Triggers and consequences Examining the child care environment Interactions with children Communicating with angry children Responding to behaviours of concern Planning for change Strategies for implementation in the workplace Working in partnership with families Working as a team Supporting team members Designed for All staff all service types This short course links to the following competencies CHCIC1C Interact effectively with children 1. Communicate positively with children on an ongoing basis 2. Promote positive behaviour CHCIC10C Establish and implement plans for developing responsible behaviour 1. Identify and review behaviour causing concern 2. Establish and apply limits and guidelines CHCIC20B Manage complex behavioural situations 1. Identify situations requiring intervention 2. Assess the situation within its context 3. Develop strategies 4. Support the implementation of strategies by workers 05 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008
A common ground approaches to guiding children s behaviour A look at emergent curriculum 06 How can adults work collaboratively with children to teach them considerate behaviour? As with most skills, socially acceptable behaviours need to be taught. This program strikes a balance between teaching children considerate behaviours and ensuring that the rights of children and adults are upheld. An innovative workshop that is suitable for adults working in early childhood services, participants will walk away with new and workable skills with regard to children s behaviour. Unpack the myths about children s behaviour Review the effectiveness of current strategies Develop skills in teaching children considerate behaviour Review the theory surrounding self esteem and behaviour Explore guiding principles and the benefits of a guidance approach Consider obstacles to change All staff LDC, OCC, FDC, MACS, IHC, Mobile Identify possible causes of challenging behaviours Identify strategies for promoting positive behaviour FDCQA 1 & 3 OSHCQA 1, 2, 3 & 4 QIAS 1, 2 & 3 Wangaratta Quality Hotel Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street Thur Oct 20 7-9pm Anthony Semann This session is an introduction to the world of emergent curriculum. What exactly does the term emergent curriculum mean? This is a great opportunity to find out more about the current methodologies and philosophies and explore how you can use them to enhance practices in your service. What does emergent curriculum mean? Look at a snapshot of current methodologies and philosophies Look at different documentation and observational techniques Enhancing children s project work Identify strategies for collecting observations and information to understand the child Identify strategies for using observations and information to contribute to program planning FDCQA 1, 2 & 3 OSHCQA 1, 2 & 4 QIAS 1 & 3 Benalla Benalla Performing Arts Convention Centre 57 Samaria Road Thur Oct 9 7-9pm Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Mildura Mildura Grand Hotel, Seventh Street Mon Nov 10 7-9pm Swinburne Haven (Via Horsham) Maribyrnong Horsham Golf Club, 304 Golf Course Road Mon Aug 25 7-9pm Swinburne Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Drive Tue Nov 18 7-9pm Swinburne Wonthaggi Wonthaggi Club, 12-24 Mcbride Ave Tue Aug 12 7-9pm Swinburne
Building a better team Caring and creative programming for infants and toddlers Team work is central to providing a high quality service for children. Staff need to be efficient and effective members of the team, working towards a common goal, encouraging and supporting each other and using their various skills and abilities to create an effective service. All teams are comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, values, experiences and beliefs. The best teams combine these differences to form a rich, positive and productive work environment that is better equipped to meet the demands of running a children s service. This session will discuss the essential qualities of a successful team, ways to make staff feel motivated and valued, managing conflict within the workplace and strategies for promoting effective teamwork. The qualities of an effective team Strategies for promoting effective teamwork Strategies for making staff members feel motivated and valued Managing conflict within the workplace Conducting effective staff meetings Coordinators, second in charge all service types Identify the qualities present in an effective team Identify a range of strategies to encourage effective operation of the workgroup Identify the elements of an effective staff meeting FDCQA 1, 5 & 6 OSHCQA 2 & 8 QIAS 1 & 7 Rowville Quality Inn Baton Rouge, 1233 Stud Road Mon Nov 17 7-9pm Heather Barnes Caring for infants can be very rewarding for the care provider, the infant and the family. An understanding of the importance of attachment and infant brain development will support carers in developing nurturing relationships and environments. Secure attachments for babies are a sound foundation for later development. Reflecting upon the development and needs of babies and toddlers Reflecting upon the roles of staff and carers in the lives of young children Attachment theory and partnerships with children and families Revisiting the environments we provide for young children The importance of routines in environments for young children All staff - LDC, OCC, FDC, MACS, IHC, Mobile Develop strategies for identifying cues and needs in infants and toddlers Identify strategies for developing nurturing relationships with infants and toddlers Identify strategies for developing an environment that provides security QIAS 1, 2 & 4 FDC 1 & 3 Shepparton Bundoora Narre Warren Country Comfort Parklake Shepparton 481 Wyndham Street Parkside Inn Motel 1045-1049 Plenty Road Narre Community Learning Centre 1 Malcolm Crt Mon Sept 8 7-9pm Swinburne Mon Sept 15 7-9pm Swinburne Thur Aug 21 7-9pm Swinburne 07 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008
Challenging situations communication that works Creating community links Providing a high quality children s program is a complex task. It requires staff to work as a cohesive team balancing parental, service and individual values and expectations. Staff and parents can both be challenged when sensitive issues need to be discussed. This session looks at challenging situations and provides strategies for turning close encounters of the difficult kind into civil, sane and productive exchanges between you, your colleagues and families. Understanding diversity and individual differences Identifying and managing our emotions in challenging situations Barriers to communicating sensitive information Coping with upset and emotional people Strategies for communicating sensitive information Effective conflict resolution Identify strategies to establish and maintain appropriate work relationships Identify strategies to provide information to parents about incidents and concerns FDCQA 1, 5 & 6 OSHCQA 2, 3 & 8 QIAS 1, 2 & 7 Pakenham Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Blvd Thur Nov 20 7-9pm Jo Hansen It s never easy to go it alone and the same applies to children s services. Families, stakeholders and other professionals are a great resource and essential if you are to provide a high quality child care service. This session will look at the importance of building strong links between your service and your community, and examine a range of strategies that professionals can employ to develop links and maintain them. What are the benefits of linking with stakeholders and other professionals? Strategies for communicating with families Building links with other professionals Creating a profile for your service in your community Identify the benefits of creating community links Identify strategies for consulting with stakeholders and other professionals Identify strategies for developing a community profile for a children s service FDCQA 1 & 6 OSHCQA 3 & 4 QIAS 2 & 7 Warrnambool Country Comfort Mid-City Motor Inn 525 Raglan Parade Thur Nov 13 7-9pm Jane McCahon Frankston Frankston International Motel, 389 Nepean Hwy Tue Nov 11 7-9pm Jo Hansen 08
Emergent curriculum a primer for educators Emergent curriculum for children with additional needs What is an emergent curriculum? Where is Reggio? How do we begin to do documentation? All these plus more are questions been asked by children s services professionals around the world as they explore new and innovative ways of programming and documenting for learning. There are many misconceptions about the emergent curriculum in circulation and for those who have begun the journey or wish to refine and enhance their current approaches, this session is for you. Unpack the myths and strengths of an emergent curriculum Debate and develop new ways of programming which are influenced by an emergent approach Review documentation and observational technique Hear stories from practice which are demonstrative of an emergent approach Develop skills to enhance project work Identify strategies for collecting observations and information to understand the child I dentify strategies for using observations and information to contribute to program planning FDCQA 1, 2 & 3 OSHCQA 1, 2 & 4 QIAS 1 & 3 Warrnambool Narre Warren Montrose Country Comfort Mid-City Motor Inn 525 Raglan Parade Narre Community Learning Centre 1 Malcolm Crt Montrose Town Centre, Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Mon Oct 27 7-9pm Anthony Semann Tue Oct 28 7-9pm Anthony Semann Tue Sept 9 7-9pm Anthony Semann Emergent curriculum has increased in popularity as an approach in programming for children in children s services. However for many, trying to implement an emergent style approach is challenging. Additionally, programming with an emergent curriculum style for children with additional needs brings further complexities. Review the core principals of an emergent curriculum Unpack the challenges of including children with additional needs into an emergent curriculum approach Develop and share practical strategies for documenting learning for children with additional needs Hear stories of success All staff - all service types Develop an understanding of emergent curriculum Design the program to ensure the children s needs and interests are catered for Develop strategies for documenting learning for children with additional needs FDCQA 2 & 3 OSHCQA 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 QIAS 1, 2, 3 & 4 Albert Park Gasworks 21 Graham Street Wed Oct 29 10am- 1pm Anthony Semann 09 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008
Healthy and nutritious eating in child care Indigenous perspectives in early and middle childhood settings 10 Providing healthy and nutritious food to children is a critical component of running a high quality child care service and plays a key role in preventing obesity. What exactly are healthy and nutritious foods? What foods are available to children and what does it mean when you buy something that is low in fat or low in sugar? For the development of lifelong eating habits and food attitudes, we need to consider the nutritional value of the foods we are providing to children in our care. This session will deliver some great ideas for nutritious snacks and strategies for promoting healthy choices and exercise in children. What is balanced and healthy eating? Health requirements of children Nutritious snack ideas Developing healthy attitudes How to get the message across about healthy eating Identify the nutrition requirements for children Identify strategies for designing meals and snacks that are appetizing to children Identify strategies for promoting healthy messages about eating FDCQA 4 OSHCQA 6 QIAS 6 Frankston Werribee Frankston International Motel, 389 Nepean Hwy Quantin Binnah Community Centre, 61 Thames Bvd Please register at least seven days prior to the session Tue Oct 14 7-9pm Practical Outcomes Wed Nov 5 7-9pm Swinburne This session will give participants the opportunity to learn more about Victorian Aboriginal culture and will be presented by Annette Sax and Fay Muir from Yarn Strong Sista. Fay Muir is a Boonwurrung Elder who has extensive experience working in the Health and Education sector in South West Victoria within Indigenous communities. Fay has a strong understanding and knowledge of her Aboriginal culture. She is keeping her cultural heritage alive through working on archaeological surveys with archaeologists, looking for Indigenous artefacts. Annette Sax is a Taungurung woman from central Victoria. She is the Managing Director of Yarn Strong Sista, an Indigenous Education consultancy. Annette is an artist and uses her designs to share Victorian Aboriginal culture with children and adults. This hands on work shop will give you practical ideas about Indigenous perspectives that you can incorporate into your early or middle childhood program. Contemporary Victorian Indigenous identity Elders and the family Storytelling and songs Art experiences Demonstrate an understanding of Victorian Indigenous culture Identify experiences for implementation in a child care setting FDCQA 1, 2 & 3 OSHCQA 1, 3, 4 & 5 QIAS 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bundoora Parkside Inn Motel, 1054-1049 Plenty Rd Mon Aug 18 7-9pm Yarn Strong Sista Wodonga Comfort Inn Wodonga, 4327 Anzac Parade Wed Aug 27 7-9pm Yarn Strong Sista Newtown, Kirrewur Court Function Centre Wed Nov 5 7-9pm Yarn Strong Sista Geelong 77 Prospect Road Wheelers Hill Best Western Wheelers Hill International Tue Oct 28 7-9pm Yarn Strong Sista 242 Jells Rd Echuca Quality Inn Port of Echuca, 465 High Street Wed Nov 12 7-9pm Yarn Strong Sista Wangaratta Quality Hotel Gateway, 29-37 Ryley Street Tue Aug 26 7-9pm Yarn Strong Sista Derrimut Sunshine Golf Club, 475 Mt Derrimut Road Mon Oct 20 10am-1pm Yarn Strong Sista
Making the most of outdoor spaces Making the most of shared spaces The outdoor environment can be an interesting and exciting place for children to play, but we seem to plan less for this area that we do for the indoor space. Why is that? The outdoor environment can provide so many opportunities for children s development. This session will focus on creating outdoor play spaces that provide opportunities for quiet play, opportunities for sharing and opportunities for physically active play. Re-thinking the outdoors can enhance your whole program. The value of creative outdoor play Resources for creating outdoor play spaces Supporting the use of natural and environmentally friendly resources Addressing safety issues including sun protection Define creative outdoor play Identify strategies to establish an outdoor environment that can foster children s development Design the environment to encourage curiosity OSHCQA 5 FDCQA 3 QIAS 4 Eltham Eltham Bowling Club, 20-50 Susan St Tue Oct 14 7-9pm Playgrounds & Recreation Association of Victoria Bendigo Lakeview Motor Inn, 286 Napier Street Tue Nov 11 7-9pm Playgrounds & Recreation Association of Victoria Mornington Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Drive Thur Sept 11 7-9pm Playgrounds & Recreation Association of Victoria Running a program in a shared space is a daily challenge for many OSHC services. Creating interesting play spaces, setting up and packing up each day, and creating a welcoming environment all take on a new dimension when operating from a shared space. This workshop will examine the challenges that child care workers face when using a shared facility. Participants will have the opportunity to investigate some potential solutions to the challenges posed by shared spaces for use in their own services. The challenge of operating a service in a shared space Creating play environments for shared spaces Strategies for creating a home-like atmosphere in shared spaces Occupational health and safety strategies for shared spaces All staff OSHC Design the program to ensure the children s needs and interests are catered for Develop an appropriate setting and environment Identify hazards and assess risk OSHCQA 3, 5 & 7 Maribyrnong Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Drive Mon Sept 1 10am- 1pm Swinburne 11 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008
Making the most of support services More than just playgrounds outdoor programming for OSHC What can you do when you are in a challenging situation? Rather than struggle on alone, child care services need to make the most of the many support services that are available to them. This session will look at the support services that are available to services that care for children with additional needs. The session will also examine how to communicate ethically and effectively with support services and how to make the most of the help they provide. Who s who and what is their role? What support services are available? Communicating ethically and effectively with support services Maintaining confidentiality Working as a team to make the most of support services Identify possible support services available to assist in caring for children with additional needs Identify strategies for maintaining communication with all those involved with the child Identify strategies for working ethically when communicating confidential information in the work place FDCQA 1, 5 & 6 OSHCQA 2, 3 & 8 QIAS 1, 2 & 7 Broadmeadows Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road Thur Nov 13 7-9pm Di Chandler There is a lot more to high quality use of outdoor spaces than just letting the children loose in the playground. The outdoor environment can be an interesting and exciting place for children to play, but we seem to plan less for this area that we do for the indoor space. The outdoor environment can provide so many opportunities for creative and challenging play. This session will focus on creating outdoor play spaces that provide opportunities for quiet play, opportunities for sharing and opportunities for physically active play. Re-thinking the outdoors can enhance your whole program. The value of creative outdoor play Resources for creating outdoor play spaces Supporting the use of natural and environmentally friendly resources Addressing safety issues including sun protection All staff OSHC Define creative outdoor play Identify strategies to establish an outdoor environment that can foster children s development Design the environment to encourage curiosity OSHCQA 5 Bundoora Parkside Inn Motel, 1054-1049 Plenty Rd Thur Nov 6 10am- 1pm Playgrounds & Recreation Association of Victoria 12
Occupational health and safety for child care Positive partnerships - successful communication with families Child care workers are sometimes so focused on the care of children that they neglect to pay attention to their own health and safety. A child care service, like any other workplace has its share of occupational health and safety risks. All employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe workplace. This session will help you to identify the risks present in your workplace and provide you with current best practice measures for responding to these. The legal obligations of employers and employees Legal aspects Best practice infection control Hygiene Hazards risk assessment and control Chemicals Safe manual handling Psychological hazards Identify the legal obligations of employers and employees with respect to OH&S Identify workplace hazards and assess risk Identify procedures and strategies for risk control FDCQA 4 & 6 OSHCQA 7 & 8 QIAS 5 & 7 Forming a positive partnership between families and the children s service is essential to providing quality care for children. In order to develop effective partnerships, services need to understand and balance a wide range of needs and attitudes. This session will examine the qualities of an effective partnership and strategies that services can implement to develop and maintain positive communication with families. The importance of partnerships Involvement versus partnership The diverse needs of families Communication strategies Strategies for building partnerships Identify the value of a partnership between families and the service Develop strategies for working in partnership with families FDCQA 1 & 6 OSHCQA 1, 2 & 3 QIAS 1 & 2 Stawell Diamond House Motor Inn, 24 Seaby Street Thur Oct 30 7-9pm Swinburne Bundoora Parkside Inn Motel, 1054-1049 Plenty Rd Thur Sept 4 10am- 1pm Parasol EMT 13 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008
Program planning for inclusion Program planning for OSHC Just how do you plan for all of the children in your service? Devising a program and creating environments that support all children including those with additional needs can be an exciting challenge. This session will look at how to plan and create inclusive play environments that effectively meet the developmental needs of all children in your service. Discussion will centre on incorporating information from a range of sources, including specialists in your programming and creating diverse play environments. Gathering information on the needs of all children in your service Incorporating information from specialists in your programming Developing play environments that meet diverse needs and facilitate inclusion Identify strategies to understand children s interests and developmental needs Identify creative and challenging experiences which can stimulate learning and development Identify strategies for meeting additional needs FDCQA 1 & 3 OSHCQA 3, 4 & 5 QIAS 2, 3 & 4 Swan Hill Murray Downs Resort, Lot 1, Murray Downs Drive, Thur Oct 16 7-9pm Jane McCahon Traralgon Quality Inn Latrobe Convention Centre Princes Hwy Thur Oct 23 7-9pm Jane McCahon Bairnsdale The Collosseum - Italian Social Club 117 The Great Alpine Rd Wed Nov 19 7-9pm Jane McCahon Doncaster Manningham Function Centre Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Tue Aug 12 7-9pm Jane McCahon Wonthaggi Wonthaggi Club, 12-24 Mcbride Ave Tue Aug 19 7-9pm Jane McCahon The program structure in a school age program needs to allow for children to prepare or wind down from a busy day at school, or simply to relax while on holidays. Generally, children are ready to be independent, make their own selections and choose who they want to play with. The challenge then, is to develop a program that allows for variety, choice and a range of activities for children to partake in, if and when they want to. This session will cover a range of strategies for encouraging children s ownership of a program, consulting with families, planning for diversity and meeting the requirements of Quality Assurance. What does Quality Assurance say about program planning in OSHC? Collaborating with children for planning and implementation Involvement of families in the planning process Planning for diversity Choice and independence in the school-age program All staff - OSHC Identify strategies for collaborating with children about their interests Identify strategies for consulting and collaborating with families Identify strategies for developing programs which are relevant to the cultural and social contexts of the children and their community OSHCQA 1, 3, 4 & 5 Broadmeadows Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road Tue Aug 12 7-9pm Swinburne 14
Quality environments - positive behaviour Re-imagining parent participation in children s services Workshops on positive behaviour guidance are always a hot topic. This session will look at what is really going on in your service and with your children. The environment plays a major role in shaping the behaviour of children, but how? This session will look at how you can make a positive impact on the behaviour of your group of children just by looking at your environments. How the environment can motivate children s behaviour Arranging the environment to attract children s attention and invite participation Wodonga session - all staff all service types Albert Park session all staff LDC, OCC, FDC, IHC, Mobile, MACS Develop a program to ensure the children s needs and interests are catered for Identify strategies to encourage children s independence and autonomy FDCQA 1 & 3 OSHCQA 1, 2 & 4 QIAS 1, 3 & 4 Wodonga Comfort Inn Wodonga, 4327 Anzac Parade Tue Sept 16 7-9pm Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Albert Park Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre Sports House, 375 Albert Rd Thur Nov 20 10am- 1pm Jo Hansen Have you tried endless strategies to get parents involved? Don t despair, real and sustainable relationships take time. They require children s services professionals to re-imagine participation. If you wish to move beyond problem saturation and develop innovative solutions that work for everybody, come along and be refreshed. What are the current challenges in engaging parents in children s services What are the benefits of building sustainable relationships Strategies to re-imagine parent involvement Using positive psychology and coaching to enhance parent participation Identify the barriers for parent involvement Develop a range of strategies for involving parents in children s programs Identify strategies to sustain parent participation FDCQA 1 & 6 OSHCQA 1, 2 & 3 QIAS 1 & 2 Mildura Mildura Grand Hotel, Seventh Street Wed Sept 10 7-9pm Anthony Semann Echuca Quality Inn Port of Echuca, 465 High Street Wed Oct 29 7-9pm Anthony Semann 15 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008
Responding to child abuse Safe and successful excursions Child care workers have a duty of care to respond when they suspect a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. This session will help to clarify how to respond when you suspect a child is at risk. Understanding all forms of child abuse The dynamics of child sexual abuse What are the indicators of abuse What can you do? Reporting concerns Responding to children who disclose abuse Understanding the new child protection laws Victorian Working With Children Check information Empowering workers and children to speak up about concerns Identify indicators of abuse and neglect I dentify strategies for responding to suspected abuse and neglect FDCQA 4 OSHCQA 7 QIAS 5 Maryborough Maryborough Golf Club, Park Rd Tue Sept 2 7-9pm Child Wise Limited A well run excursion can be a highly enjoyable event for workers and children. However, taking children out of a centre based environment poses greater risks which require careful planning and effective teamwork. This session will look at planning safe and successful excursions including venue and transport selection, legal requirements and staff preparation. There will also be discussion regarding effective safety systems for use on the day. Venue selection Planning excursions that meet the developmental needs of children Safe transportation Effective preparation Supervision and safety systems Identify strategies for monitoring travel and excursions Identify strategies for providing excursions that meet the needs of the child Develop a plan for implementation in the workplace FDCQA 3 & 4 OSHCQA 5 & 7 QIAS 4 & 5 Mildura Mildura Grand Hotel, Seventh Street Mon Aug 11 7-9pm Community Child Care 16
School aged children in family day care Stress management in children s services Working with school aged children can be challenging. Having an understanding of their development, what makes them tick and how you can work with them will make your job of providing a program much less daunting. This session is aimed at developing an understanding of school aged children and how to include them successfully in a FDC environment. Middle childhood development what can you expect? What triggers children s behaviour? Working with school aged children what strategies and environments work? How the program can motivate children s behaviour All staff FDC, IHC Identify strategies for designing and implementing programs for school aged children Identify issues in middle childhood that impact on behaviour FDCQA 1, 2 & 3 Warrnambool Country Comfort Mid-City Motor Inn 525 Raglan Parade Thur Sept 4 7-9pm Practical Outcomes Stress is a natural response and something that most people will encounter in their professional lives. However, too much stress can have an adverse effect on your health, and performance at work. This session will look at stress, its effects and practical management strategies for child care professionals. What is stress and what causes it? What are the effects of too much stress? What impacts can stress have on the provision of a high quality service? Practical strategies to work through and manage stress Identify causes of stress and strategies for controlling stress FDCQA 5 OSHCQA 7 QIAS 5 Montrose Montrose Town Centre, Mt Dandenong Tourist Road Wed Nov 19 7-9pm Swinburne 17 Community Child Care Training Program Semester Two 2008