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Annual Report 2013-2014
Gowrie SA
EARLY CHILDHOOD 1
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
PROGRAM GUIDE
JANUARY - JULY, 2015
Gowrie
South Australia
PROGRAM GUIDE OVERVIEW
SECTION 1 - PAGE 5
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 2 - PAGE 9
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
& RESOURCES
SECTION 3 - PAGE 17
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SECTION 4 - PAGE 46
QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION5
1.1
Welcome7
1.2
Frequently Asked Questions8
SECTION 2: PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES
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2.1 Types of Professional Development and Support Available
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2.2 Long Day Care Professional Development Programme
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2.3
IPSP Online Library12
2.4
NQF Workbook13
2.5
DVD Resources14
SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT17
3.1 Gowrie Australia Theory into Practice Professional Development Sessions
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3.2 Theory into Practice Gowrie Australia Delivery Dates20
3.3 Gowrie SA Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions 21
National Quality Standard 21
Quality Area 123
Quality Area 231
Quality Area 332
Quality Area 433
Quality Area 535
Quality Area 637
Quality Area 739
Rural Area Sessions42
3.3
Learning Community Hubs 45
SECTION 4: QUALIFICATIONS46
4.1 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
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4.2 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (NQF Leadership Qualification) 49
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
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1.1
WELCOME
WELCOME
Welcome to the January - June 2015 Professional Learning Program Guide for Early Childhood Services. In this guide you will
find our range of professional development opportunities specifically for educators and leaders working in early childhood
educatin and care settings. You will also find information about the resources and support that Gowrie SA can provide your
service.
For ease of use, we have adjusted the format of the Professional Learning Program Guide.
To ensure that you attend the sessions that best suit your needs, we have provided a level for each of
the sessions. You may consider yourself to be at an advanced level for some topics and an intermediate
or introductory level for other topics.
LEVELS
Introductory: Designed for educators who are beginning to examine their beliefs, knowledge and
theoretical perspectives against the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard
in the related topic.
Intermediate: Designed for educators who are confident in their knowledge and theoretical
perspectives and want to strengthen these and generate new ideas.
Advanced: Designed for educators prepared to critically reflect and challenge thinking and practice,
through professional debate and enquiry.
When browsing what’s on offer, keep in mind that all of our professional development links directly
to the National Quality Standard (NQS) to assist you in aligning your professional development and
support needs with your Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
Please contact our team of at Gowrie SA for advice and support in any aspect of managing and
operating your service.
Gowrie SA Professional Learning Team
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1.2
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
HOW DO I REGISTER FOR SESSIONS
IN THIS PROGRAM GUIDE?
Register online at www.gowriesa.org.au
If you do not have internet access, contact Gowrie SA
on 1800 129 606.
HOW DO I BOOK SESSIONS FOR MY
AREA OR STAFF TEAM?
Call Gowrie SA on 1800 129 606 and speak with a
Professional Learning Consultant. We can come to you
during the day, evenings, or weekends at any location
across South Australia.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT IN THIS
PROGRAM GUIDE?
The overall look of this program guide is different to
our earlier professional learning calendars.
Our pre-scheduled sessions are now organised by
Quality Area.
Changes to funding mean that eligible Long Day Care
services will receive direct funding under the Long Day
Care Professional Development Program (LDCPDP) rather
than accessing subsidised services through the Professional
Support Coordinator. This means that LDC can access PSC
services on a fee for service basis (i.e. not subsidised) as
outlined in this program guide.
WHAT ARE THE COURSE FEES?
Most course fees are subsidised under the Inclusion and
Professional Support Program for eligible services. Cheques
and money orders are payable to the Gowrie Training
Centre. Credit card payments can be made over the phone
and EFTPOS is available at the centre. Course fees must be
paid in full prior to the start date. Certificates will not be
issued until payment has been received in full. All courses
are inclusive of GST unless otherwise indicated. Payment
plans can be negotiated for some courses, ask our staff for
more information.
Coming in 2015 - new register and pay online facilities.
See www.gowriesa.org.au for details.
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WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?
If you need to cancel your place in a course, you must notify
us at least 5 business days prior to the course date. A
refund or credit can then be arranged. Credits are valid
for 6 months from the date of issue.
Another staff member may take your place if you are
unable to attend however you will need to advise us prior
to the start date so we can update the certificate with the
correct details. Cancellations with less than 5 business
days notice, or failing to attend a course will result in no
refund or credit and full course fees will remain payable.
ENQUIRIES
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street Thebarton SA 5031
Phone 08 8234 5219
Toll free 1800 129 606
train@gowriesa.org.au
www.gowriesa.org.au
SECTION 2
PROFESSIONAL
SUPPORT &
RESOURCES
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2.1
TYPES OF PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
AVAILABLE
WORKSHOPS AND SHORT
TRAINING SESSIONS
One off workshops and sessions are delivered at the Gowrie
Training Centre in Thebarton, at your service and various
other locations around metropolitan and rural South
Australia. There are pre-scheduled sessions to choose from
in this program guide. Sessions can also be scheduled for a
date and time suitable for your service (including evenings
and weekends).
SESSIONS DELIVERED AT YOUR
SERVICE
Most of the sessions listed in this program guide and our
previous calendars can be delivered at your service. You
can select from our existing courses or we can customise a
course for your staff team or network group.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PLANS
We work with you to develop 6 or 12 month plans that
incorporate a range of learning and support options tailored
to meet your service needs.
CUSTOMISED SESSIONS TO SUIT YOUR
NEEDS
If your service has a learning need that isn’t met by one of
our existing sessions, we can work with you and customise
a course to suit your particular needs.
SATURDAY AND EVENING SESSIONS
We understand that it can be difficult to find a time for your
whole team to get together for professional learning. This
is why Gowrie SA offers evening and Saturday sessions at a
time and location convenient for you.
OBSERVATION TOURS OF GOWRIE SA’S
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Come and see theory in practice at our children’s programs
including integrated infant and toddler programs, natural
environments, play based learning and primary care giving.
Contact Gowrie SA for more details.
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NQS INTENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAM
We develop a support package focusing on high priority areas
for your service to support continuous improvement for the NQF.
NQS OBSERVATION VISITS AT YOUR
SERVICE
We can come to your service and take observations related
to specific quality areas and provide feedback and support
for continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Gowrie SA delivers a number of nationally recognised
qualifications for educators and leaders in early childhood
education and care and school age care.
FACILITATED STAFF MEETINGS
Gowrie SA Professional Learning Consultants can support
your team to engage in critical reflection and professional
dialogue through a facilitated staff meeting.
COACHING AND MENTORING
A Gowrie SA Professional Learning Consultant can provide
coaching and mentoring for leaders, educational leaders
and educators in all areas of practice at your service.
CONFERENCES AND MINI-SAMPLER
EVENTS
We offer a range of conferences and mini-sampler events
covering a wide range of Quality Areas.
SPEAKERS FOR EVENTS AND PARENT
TALKS
Are you looking for an engaging speaker? Gowrie SA can
provide a speaker for annual general meetings, parent talks
and other events.
FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS
Could you use some support and advice in planning your
service’s professional learning journey? Our consultants are
available for an obligation free phone conversation about
your needs.
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LONG DAY CARE PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The Long Day Care Professional Development Programme
(LDCPDP) was launched by the Australian Government
in 2014, and is the single biggest investment ever in
professional development for early learning educators in
Long Day Care (LDC) centres.
Gowrie SA have developed a range of tools and resources
to support Long Day Care centres in South Australia to
invest LDCPDP funds strategically, in order to achieve the
best outcomes for children and educators.
The LDCPDP Planning Tool has been designed to support
centres use the data and information they already collect
in a streamlined process to create their own plan.
Gowrie SA consultants are available to support you in
this planning process.
Gowrie SA has a dedicated LDCPDP website to help
centres discover the wide range of professional learning
options available for Long Day Care. These options include,
mentoring, qualifications, staff team packages etc.
Visit the website at www.ldcpdp.org.au
We also have a range of brochures and enquiry forms
available listing Gowrie SA’s professional learning for
centres. To view and download these materials, visit the
LDCPDP website above.
If you would like to receive a printed copy of the LDCPDP
Enquiry Form or talk to a Professional Learning Consultant,
call us on 1800 129 606.
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2.3
IPSP ONLINE LIBRARY
The IPSP Online Library is a collection of online resources
and publications that provides comprehensive, practical
information and support to assist in meeting the inclusion
and professional development needs of Education and
Care services.
The library contains materials from a variety of agencies
who work within the education and care sector, in Australia
and internationally. Contributions come from agencies such
as Early Childhood Australia, ACECQA, Professional Support
Coordinators Australia wide and many others.
Resources have been made available free of charge and
there are no accounts or log-ins needed. Exploring a
range of themes and ideas relevant to the sector, available
resources include:
• in-service training materials (manuals, training materials, online modules, workbooks, visual aids, audio-visual material)
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fact sheets, pamphlets and newsletters
journals and professional literature
resources that support quality programs, and that enable cultural inclusion and bilingual education for educators and children.
Some of the most popular resources in the IPSP Online
Library include:
• sample policies for the NQF
• team meeting packages for educators
• “how to” guides around designing play spaces, documenting children’s learning and programming
• Current peer reviewed research on various aspects of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Framework for School Age Care.
For more information, please contact the
IPSP Online Library Project Officer, Freya Lucas
freyal@gowriesa.org.au or (08) 8234 5219.
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NQF WORKBOOK
NATIONAL QUALITY
FRAMEWORK WORKBOOK
A practical way for leaders and teams to deepen their
knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF).
$11
This workbook was developed to support education
and care services across Australia to prepare for
assessment against the National Quality Standard.
The NQF Workbook presents the requirements of the
NQF as building on existing practice.
The NQF Workbook is a 103 page spiral bound
workbook that:
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is a practical guide for education and care services
is for Long Day Care, Preschool, Outside School
Hours Care, Family Day Care and Budget Based
Funded services across Australia
includes activities to involve all educators
includes spaces to record notes, actions and
follow up required
includes a comprehensive Action Plan template
supports your Quality Improvement Plan.
Contact Gowrie SA on 1800 129 606 or email details
to train@gowriesa.org.au for your copy.
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2.5
DVD RESOURCES - ORDER FORM
PRIMARY CAREGIVING: WORKING TOWARDS
SECURE ATTACHMENTS IN CHILD CARE
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SECURE ATTACHMENTS: THE FOUNDATION OF
RELATIONSHIPS IN CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
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Provides an understanding of the
importance of primary caregiving in child
care centres, the role of the educator
in developing and supporting secure
attachment relationships with children and
how primary caregiving systems operate.
Includes a self-paced learning booklet.
ORDER CODE: PC
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Provides an understanding of attachment
and how educators support the
development of secure attachment
relationships for children from birth to
three years. Includes a self-paced learning
booklet.
ORDER CODE: SA
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PARENT PARTNERSHIPS: PARENTS AND
CAREGIVERS TOGETHER
This video and self-paced learning package
discuss the importance of quality educator
and parent relationships in achieving
optimal outcomes for children in child
care settings.
ORDER CODE: PP
THE FATHER / CHILD JOURNEY
Discussion
Guide
Workshop Booklet
This DVD was developed as a result of a
collaboration between Gowrie Adelaide
and the Fatherhood Support Program
(part of the Child, Youth & Women’s Health
Service).
The aim of the DVD is to help fathers
to appreciate the important role they
play in the emotional development of
their children. The images show examples of interactions
between fathers and children.
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This DVD is suitable for use by early childhood staff in
fathers’ groups to initiate discussions about issues such as
attachment, role perception and understanding the needs
of children.
ORDER CODE: TFCJ
Order Form - photocopy and send to Gowrie SA
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BABIES COMMUNICATE
An exploration of the ways in which
babies from birth to two years of age
communicate with their educators and
respond to their environment.
ORDER CODE: BC
PLAY THAT’S REAL: FOSTERING A SENSE OF
IDENTITY IN TODDLER PROGRAMS
How educators can promote play that is
authentic for toddlers through building on
everyday experiences and routines in the
child care setting. Includes a self-paced
learning booklet.
ORDER CODE: PTR
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Please make cheques and money orders payable to Gowrie SA.
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Looking for evening training?
Looking for training in your area
or for your team?
Convenient training and support
We come to you!
Gowrie SA understands that finding time for your team
to attend training sessions may be a barrier to accessing
professional learning. This is why we offer to bring training
to your service. We also offer evening and Saturday
training sessions.
A Professional Learning Consultant will work with your
whole team, small groups or with individuals to facilitate
learning customised to your needs.
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SECTION 3
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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Theory into Practice
Theory into Practice is a Professional Learning
partnership between Lady Gowrie Child Centres
located in New South Wales, Queensland, South
Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
Learning Stories: Unpacking the Myths
6 hours
Documenting children’s experiences and their responses to
the environment makes children’s learning visible to children,
educators and families and promotes shared learning and
collaboration. (ACECQA 2013, Guide to the National Quality
Standard, p.20).
This session will include
• What is a Learning Story?
• Understanding, assessment and evaluation
• Looking at planning cycles
• How do we ‘do’ Learning Stories?
Holistic Planning: Capturing the uniqueness
of the child
3 hours
How can educators engage in a genuine way to ensure
‘each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and
interests are the foundation of the program’ (ACECQA 2013,
Guide to the National Quality Standard, p.26).
This session will include
• Opportunities to uncover the steps in the planning cycle and
make connections to view children using a strengths based
lens.
• Supporting educators to plan for each child’s learning and
development through drawing on multiple perspectives.
• Using a mind map approach to planning with a holistic view
of children.
Meaningful Observations: Notice,
Recognise, Respond
6 hours
An opportunity to more deeply consider what it is that
educators do when they are more intentional in the way they
observe children at play.
This session will include
• Noticing - how do we gather information
• Recognising - interpreting observations and identifying the
learning
• Responding - looking at strategies to support and enrich the
learning we observe.
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Transition to School: More than just A to B
3 hours
This session will help you to develop transition to school
programs responsive to individual children and that create
a ‘team’ comprising of the child, educators, family and the
school. You will walk away with an understanding about best
practice for delivering a successful roadmap for children
entering the school environment.
This session will include
• Reviewing and unpacking our perceptions of school
readiness.
• Considering the complexities of change and transition to
school
• Practical ideas to assist a child’s transition to school
• Information to guide in setting up a ‘transition to school’
program, using State based systems.
Meaningful Relationships: Valuing our
families
3 hours
Working towards a respectful partnership with families is
a determining factor in the provision of a quality education
and care service for children (QA 6). This session will
examine practical ways educators can support and
facilitate collaborative partnerships. Mechanisms to develop
partnerships based on active communication and consultation
between families and educators will also be explored.
This session will include
• Highlighting the importance of developing a relationship or
partnership with families
• Identifying the key components of an effective partnership
• Discussing and sharing successful strategies for involving
families within the service program.
Reflective Practice: Let’s re-engage and
re-examine
4 hours
Continuouslyengagingincriticalreflection,bothasindividuals
and as teams, maintains ownership of what we do and why
we do it. This session will explore the importance of critical
reflection. Reflective strategies will be used to unpack and
discuss our own personal and professional values and beliefs,
and how these translate into service philosophies, practices
and documentation.
This session will include
• Providing an opportunity to reflect individually on beliefs
and values and how this translates into practice and
documentation
• Increasing participant knowledge, ideas and resources to
supportquality,reflectivepractice
• Empowering educators in their role in children’s lives and to
have a voice within their teams so they can guide informed
decisions made in a service.
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Inclusive Environments: Promoting
children’s learning through play
Children’s Agency: Enabling and
empowering the child’s voice.
4 hours
4 hours
Inclusive and versatile learning environments provide the
foundation for children’s learning. During this session you will
gain insights into establishing thoughtfully prepared indoor
and outdoor learning spaces which invite children to explore,
discover and imagine.
This session will include
• Recognising the benefits of inclusive environments in
supporting children’s learning
• Understanding the importance of flexible learning
environments and open ended resources.
Sustainable Environments: Supporting
children to contribute to a sustainable future
4 hours
Educators need to work together with children to learn about
and promote environmental care and sustainable practices.
By critically analysing your approach to sustainability and
continuing to gather knowledge and resources, you can
directly influence children’s understanding of the world, and
our collective responsibility as its caretakers.
This session will include
• Understanding the significance of embedding sustainable
practices into everyday processes
• Understanding the possibilities for learning when children
are engaged in caring for their environment.
Physical Environments: Planning
environments that support relationships with
children
4 hours
Thissessioninvitesyoutoreflectonthepowerfulconnection
between the physical environment and children’s sense
of belonging, being and becoming. Strengthen your
understandingoftheeducator’sroleininfluencingchildren’s
social learning and how it contributes, alongside the
environment, to the development of children’s self-reliance
and self-esteem.
This session will include
• Understanding how the environment influences children’s
learning and relationships
• Gaining insights into the influence of adults in children’s
social and emotional development.
Responsive Relationships: Supporting
children and adults to build and maintain
trusting relationships
4 hours
Environments that provide opportunities for rich collaborative
learning assist children to develop skills for self-regulation,
positive communication and problem solving. This session will
explore the many strategies educators can use to enhance
children’s social and emotional development and guide their
interactions.
This session will include
• Understanding the educator’s role in developing responsive
and respectful relationships with children
• Gain insights into supporting children to develop selfregulation skills.
Let’s explore the true meaning of children’s agency. How we,
as educators view the child will have an enormous impact
on the experiences and opportunities we provide as well as
influencingthechild’ssenseofself.
This session will include
• Building an understanding of sense of agency and why it is
important for children
• Understanding how educators can foster and enhance
children’s sense of agency
• Exploring, applying and reflecting on children’s sense of
agency and how educators can enable children (in all age
groups and settings) to make choices and decisions which
influenceeventsandtheirworld.
• Explore the myths and realities of children’s agency.
Change Management: Leading successful
change
4 hours
Change is a process not an event so it takes time. Successful
change needs planning, people to lead it and people to
participate in it. The education and care sector continues to
experience ‘change’, therefore it is vital that we understand
the concepts of how to lead and support educators in the
change process.
This session will include
• The theory behind successful change management
• Understanding the context you work in and the culture of the
organisation in regards to change
• Determining why, what and how you need to change
• Engaging the team through change.
Mentoring and Coaching: Building capacity
4 hours
Exploration of mentoring and coaching; It is possible to draw
distinctions between coaching and mentoring although in
practice the two terms are often used interchangeably. This
workshop will explore the differences and the benefits that
each provide.
This session will include
• MentoringvsCoaching-thebenefitsandchallenges.
• Critical mentoring and coaching skills
• Building effective mentoring relationships
• Considering boundaries and Ethics.
For further information about these professional
learning sessions please contact Gowrie in
your state:
Gowrie SA
1800 129 606
These sessions are scheduled in our program guide
on the following page, and can also be delivered at
your service.
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3.2
THEORY INTO PRACTICE
GOWRIE AUSTRALIA
DELIVERY DATES
LEARNING STORIES:
Unpacking the Myths
Thursday, 4 June 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Bagster Community House,
17 Bagster Rd, Salisbury North
HOLISTIC PLANNING:
Capturing the Uniqueness of the Child
Monday, 18 May 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
MEANINGFUL OBSERVATIONS:
Notice, Recognise, Respond
Monday, 4 May 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS:
Valuing our Families
Thursday, 21 May 2015
10am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE:
Let’s Re-engage and Re-examine
Friday, 20 March 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS:
Supporting Children to Contribute
to a Sustainable Future
Thursday, 14 May 2015
6pm - 9pm
Ceduna Foreshore Hotel
32 O’Loughlin Terrace, Ceduna
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
6pm - 9pm
Roxby Downs Motor Inn
Richardson Place, Roxby Downs
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS: Planning
Environments that Support
Relationships with Children
EARLY CHILDHOOD FOCUS SESSION
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
9am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
OSHC FOCUS SESSION
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
RESPONSIVE RELATIONSHIPS:
Supporting Children and Adults to Build
and Maintain Trusting Relationships
Friday, 5 June 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
CHILDREN’S AGENCY: Enabling and
Empowering the Child’s Voice
Thursday, 26 February 2015
9am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
6pm - 9pm
Apollon Motor Inn
15 Torrens Street,
Victor Harbor
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
6pm - 9pm
John Pirie Motor Inn
166-172 Warner Town Road, Solomantown
MENTORING AND COACHING:
Building Capacity
Thursday, 26 March, 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
3.3 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK
NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK
INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL
QUALITY FRAMEWORK
PREPARING FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT
VISIT FORUMS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATRS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 2HRS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA and EECSRSB
Summary
Summary
An introductory overview of the NQF for new staff including
leaders, educators, governing bodies and service owners.
We will explore the components that make up the NQF
including the National Quality Standard, National Law and
National Regulations and the Learning Frameworks.
These forums will provide an overview of the Assessment
and Rating process from beginning to end as well as
keeping you up to date with the latest information about
the National Quality Standard and the National Law and
National Regulations.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
• Explore the NQS including quality areas and elements
• Identify key resources to support implementing the NQF
• Identify professional learning and support services.
Each participant receives a free copy of the NQF Workbook.
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COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
NATIONAL QUALITY
FRAMEWORK
NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARD
Explore what to expect before, during and after the Assessment and Rating Visit
Explore the development/review of your Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)
Ask Authorised Officers your questions
Hear from other education and care services that have been through the Assessment and Rating Process.
$33.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
7pm - 9pm
Gowrie Training Centre,
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
10.30am - 12.30pm
Bagster Community House,
17 Bagster Rd, Salisbury North
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Education Development Centre
Milner Street, Hindmarsh
Thursday, 12 February 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Mawson Lakes Hotel
10 Main Street, Mawson Lakes
To register visit >>
gowriesa.org.au/register-training
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NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK
NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK
TALKING WITH AUTHORISED
OFFICERS
NQF INTENSIVE SUPPORT PROGRAM
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE
SERVICES
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY - ADVANCED
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: CUSTOMISED PACKAGE OF TRAINING, MENTORING,
OBSERVATIONS, RESOURCES AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING OPTIONS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA and EECSRSB
NATIONAL QUALITY
FRAMEWORK
Summary
Presented by Gowrie SA
A large focus of the NQF is for all educators to be able to talk
about their practice i.e. what they do and why.
Summary
This is an opportunity for educators to advocate for their
practice. In this session, educators will have the opportunity
to practice talking about and articulating their practice in a
safe environment and build the confidence required to talk
to Authorised Officers (Assessors).
Be prepared to talk about the programs and experiences
that you provide for children in your service and the
interactions which support children’s engagement in these
experiences.
Learning Outcomes
• Gain an understanding of what Authorised Officers may ask about in your service
• Gain useful knowledge to assist with your QIP
• Have an opportunity to ask questions and network with other services.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
Gowrie SA consultants work with you to develop a
Professional Learning Plan to support you in preparing for
your Assessment Visit or to make improvements once you
have reeived your Assessment and Rating report.
All Professional Learning Plans are tailored to meet your
centre’s specific needs and budget.
Packages can include:
• A dedicated Professional Learning Consultant
• Professional learning needs analysis
• Leadership mentoring/coaching
• Observation visits to reflect on current practice and
identify opportunities for improvement
• On-site mentoring/coaching for educators and/or
teams
• On-site professional learning sessions held in the
evening, day or weekends to suit your service
• Facilitated staff meetings
• Parent talks
Contact Gowrie SA for more information:
Phone 1800 129 606
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
Email train@gowriesa.org.au
Visit us at 43 Dew Street Thebarton SA
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Come along to the ‘Engaging Educators in Developing and
Reviewing your QIP’ session held in the morning before this
session. See page 39 for more information.
To register visit >>
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3.4 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
QUALITY AREA 1
QUALITY AREA 1
QUALITY AREA 1
EXPLORING QUALITY AREA 1:
SPECIAL EVENT WITH ACECQA
LEARNING STORIES: UNPACKING
THE MYTHS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 6HRS
Presented by PSC (GOWRIE SA), EECSRSB, ACECQA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
ACECQA, in partnership with the Australian Government
Department of Education, Professional Support Coordinator
SA (Gowrie SA) and the Education and Early Childhood
Services Registration and Standards Board SA (EECSRSB) invite
leaders and educators to attend a workshop focusing on
Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice.
Documenting children’s experiences and their responses
to the environment makes children’s learning visible to
children, educators and families and promotes shared
learning and collaboration (ACECQA 2013, Guide to the
National Quality Standard, p.20).
The workshops will be practical, hands-on session and
supported by the SA Professional Support Coordinator and
Regulatory Authority staff.
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The workshop is open to all educators and providers, but
particularly targeted at services that have received a rating of
Working Towards National Quality Standard or have not yet
been rated.
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Educational program and practice
Learning Outcomes
Discover the meaning of Learning Stories
Understanding assessment and evaluation
Exploring the planning cycle
Learn how we ‘do’ Learning Stories.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
This session is coming in early 2015.
More details including how to register will be added to our
website www.gowriesa.org.au once available.
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
FREE
Thursday, 4 June 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Bagster Community House,
17 Bagster Rd, Salisbury North
SCHEDULE
To be advised in early 2015
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INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS:
PROMOTING CHILDREN’S LEARNING
THROUGH PLAY
DOCUMENTING CHILDREN’S
LEARNING
QUALITY AREA 1
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS, LEADERS AND
COORDINATORS IN OSHC AND FDC
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
FORMAT: 2 PART SERIES - 2 x 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
Inclusive and versatile learning environments provide the
foundation for children’s learning. During this session you
will gain insights into establishing thoughtfully prepared
indoor and outdoor learning spaces which invite children to
explore, discover and imagine.
The National Quality Standard (NQS) Element 1.2.1 states
that “each child’s learning and development is assessed as
part of an ongoing cycle of planning”.
This session provides an overview of different ways to
document children’s learning and development in OSHC/
FDC settings, so that you can find strategies that work for
your service, educators, children and families.
Learning Outcomes
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Recognising the benefits of inclusive environments
in supporting children’s learning
Understanding the importance of flexible learning environments and open ended resources.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
$66.00 inc. GST
Learning Outcomes
• Explore different approaches and examples of documentation in OSHC settings
• Bust common myths about documentation requirements.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool/Other
NA
OSHC/Family Day Care
$66.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Budget Based Funded services
NA
Tuesday, 16 June 2015
9am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
SCHEDULE
Part 1
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
7pm - 9pm
Part 2
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
7pm - 9pm
Bagster Community House,
17 Bagster Rd, Salisbury North
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LEARNING STORIES: UNPACKING
THE MYTHS
PLAY BASED LEARNING AND
INTENTIONAL TEACHING
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 6HRS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 6HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
Documenting children’s experiences and their responses
to the environment makes children’s learning visible to
children, educators and families and promotes shared
learning and collaboration (ACECQA 2013, Guide to the
National Quality Standard, p.20).
Play based learning is a context for engagement that allows
us to nurture children’s creativity and promote their sense of
agency.
• Discover the meaning of Learning Stories
• Understanding assessment and evaluation
• Exploring the planning cycle
• Learn how we ‘do’ Learning Stories.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool/
$88.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 4 June 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Bagster Community House,
17 Bagster Rd, Salisbury North
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Learning Outcomes
The Learning Frameworks state that ‘Play provides a
supportive environment where children can ask questions
and solve problems and engage in critical thinking. Play
can expand children’s thinking and enhance their desire
to know and to learn [promoting] positive dispositions
towards learning’ (DEEWR 2009, p. 15; DEEWR 2011, p. 14.)
Learning Outcomes
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Acknowledge the stages of play and the role of the educator in play
Explore the opportunities for play based learning within your context
Identify strategies for intentional teaching or intentionality within your own pedagogy
Consider ways in which to nurture children’s creativity and learning dispositions.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool/Other
$77.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Friday, 6 March 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Observe theory into practice with an optional Observation
Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton Children’s Programs for $15
per person following the session. If you wish to attend,
note this on your registration when booking.
To register visit >>
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EARLY
YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK
HOLISTIC PLANNING: CAPTURING
THE UNIQUENESS OF THE CHILD
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: 2 PART SERIES - 2 X 3HRS WITH TAKE HOME TASKS
IN BETWEEN
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
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The Belonging, Being, Becoming - The Early Years Learning
Framework (EYLF), aims to improve professional practice
including curriculum decision making, knowledge building
and critical reflection. This session provides an overview
to support educators and leaders who are new to the
EYLF become more familiar with the learning outcomes,
principles and practices and explore what this looks like in
practice.
Learning Outcomes
• Become familiar with the EYLF
• Introduction to supporting documents such as the Educator’s Guide to the EYLF
• Reflect on current practice and how it links with the EYLF
• Access free online EYLF resources from the IPSP Online Library www.ipsplibrary.net.au
How can educators engage in a genuine way to ensure
‘each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and
interests are the foundation of the program’ (ACECQA 2013,
Guide to the National Quality Standard, p.26)?
Learning Outcomes
• Opportunities to uncover the steps in the planning cycle and make connections using a strengths based approach
• Supporting educators to plan for each child’s learning and development through drawing on multiple perspectives
• Using a mind map approach to planning with
a holistic view of children.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
$88.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Part 1
Thursday, 5 March 2015
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Monday, 18 May 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
Part 2
Thursday, 19 March 2015
1.30pm - 4.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FURTHER LEARNING OPTIONS
Optional Observation Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton Children’s
Programs for $15 per person following the session. If you
wish to attend, note this on your registration when booking.
Optional Mentoring Package - 2 hours of mentoring at your
service to support theory into practice for $180 per centre.
To register visit >>
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QUALITY AREA 1
WHAT’S RIGHT FOR BABIES AND
TODDLERS: PLANNING FOR BIRTH 3 YEAR OLDS
SEEING CHILDREN: LENSES OF
WELLBEING, INVOLVEMENT,
ENVIRONMENT AND RELATIONSHIP
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
FORMAT: 2 PART SERIES - 2 X 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
Environments, relationships and experiences are a vital
aspect of any program. Often we try to modify or make
do with something that just doesn’t work for babies or
toddlers. How does your environment support infants and
toddlers to make choices? How do you advocate for risk in
your program?
The Wellbeing and Involvement Observation Scales are
research tools designed to observe children and to reflect
on our practice. The scales are not about making judgments
about children. Observing children involves different
lenses of noticing children’s wellbeing, involvement in
their learning, how the environment creates a sense of
belonging and how your presence as an educator and your
relationship with children impact on their learning.
Learning Outcomes
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To explore the importance of trusting supportive relationships for infants and toddlers in
their learning
Explore environments, relationships and experiences
for children birth - 3 years
Consider opportunities for babies and toddlers to take risks in a way that is safe and supported
Use video footage to uncover how our play spaces impact on experiences for children.
Learning Outcomes
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Overview and the purpose of the observation scales
Reflect on theories underpinning the observation scales
Introduction to each observation scale linked to the Early
Years Learning Frameworks
Examples to support using the observation scales.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
$88.00 inc. GST
$66.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
9am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
PART 1
Monday, 1 June 2015
10am - 1pm
PART 2
Monday, 15 June 2015
10am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
See our integrated infant-toddler programs with an optional
Observation Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton Children’s
Programs for $15 per person following the session. If you
wish to attend, note this on your registration when booking.
FURTHER LEARNING OPTIONS
Optional Observation Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton
Children’s Programs for $15 per person following the
sessions. If you wish to attend, note this on your registration
when booking.
Optional Mentoring Package - 2 hours of mentoring at your
service to support theory into practice for $180 per centre.
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QUALITY AREA 1
QUALITY AREA 1
QUALITY AREA 1
QUALITY AREA 1
DEMONSTRATING THE CYCLE OF
PLANNING DURING ASSESSMENT
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS & LEADERS
EMERGENT CURRICULUM
(DEMONSTRATING DURING
ASSESSMENT)
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS & LEADERS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Sally Barnes, EECSRSB
Summary
Summary
How do we critically reflect on and evaluate the program?
How is this documented? How are our evaluations used to
make informed curriculum decisions and improve outcomes
for children?
One way that educators can plan for children’s learning is
by using an emergent curriculum approach. But what is
emergent curriculum and how can educators use such an
approach to plan for children’s learning and development?
These questions, along with the theories that underpin an
emergent approach to curriculum planning will be explored
during the session. Practical suggestions about how to
‘get started’ and how to assess children’s learning using
an emergent curriculum approach will also be provided.
This session will be presented by Sally Barnes who is an
Authorised Officer with the South Australian Regulatory
Authority (EECSRSB).
We will explore the documentation and practices at
your service and consider how you can articulate and
demonstrate this ongoing cycle with Authorised Officers,
educators, children and families.
Learning Outcomes
• Explore the NQF and the cycle of planning
• Access resources to support the planning cycle
• Gain an awareness of intent behind planning
• Learn how effective evaluation can influence planning
• Explore how to demonstrate the planning cycle during assessment.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
Learning Outcomes
• Understand how emergent curriculum can be used to plan for children’s learning and development
• Understand the theories that underpin an emergent approach to curriculum planning
• Acquire strategies for ‘getting started’ and assessing children’s learning within an emergent curriculum approach.
$55.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Monday, 23 February 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
Bagster Community House,
17 Bagster Rd, Salisbury North
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 12 March 2015
2pm - 5pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
To register visit >>
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QUALITY AREA 1
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
CHILDREN’S AGENCY: ENABLING AND
EMPOWERING THE CHILD’S VOICE
This set of booklets will support understanding of
relationship based programs and working in
multidisciplinary teams within early childhood settings.
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
The resources have been developed from work undertaken
over many years in early childhood programs and are
written in an accessible, user friendly style.
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
UNDERSTANDING ATTACHMENT THEORY,
EMOTIONAL AVAILABILITY AND APPLICATION
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Let’s explore the true meaning of children’s agency. How we,
as educators view the child will have an enormous impact
on the experiences and opportunities we provide as well as
influencing the child’s sense of self.
Learning Outcomes
This resource discusses attachment
and its importance in early childhood.
It focuses on the formation of
relationships between people;
specifically, between children and the
adults who care for and educate them.
It explores the ways educators can
integrate aspects of attachment theory
and use self reflection to enhance their
Gowrie
relationships with children in their care,
in order to help children feel emotionally secure, provide
optimal developmental opportunities for children, and
cultivate a harmonious working environment.
Understanding Attachment Theory,
Emotional Availability and Application
in Early Childhood Settings
A practical resource for staff working in early childhood education and development
programs based on research and findings of 15 years of action research work
“Through the Looking Glass” project.
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Building an understanding of sense of agency and why it is important for children
Understanding how educators can foster and enhance children’s sense of agency
Exploring, applying and reflecting on children’s sense of agency and how educators can enable children (in all age groups and settings) to make choices and decisions which influence events and their world.
Explore the myths and realities of children’s agency.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 26 February 2015
9am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
$66.00 inc. GST
Author: Yasmin Harman-Smith PhD, University of Adelaide
Published by Lady Gowrie Child Centre (SA)
South Australia
CONCEPTS OF PRIMARY CAREGIVING
AND STRUCTURES THAT SUPPORT
IMPLEMENTATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
SETTINGS
Concepts of Primary Caregiving
and Structures that Support
Implementation in Early Childhood Settings
A practical resource for staff working in early childhood education and development
programs based on research and findings of 15 years of action research work
undertaken at Lady Gowrie Child Centre within the children’s programs and in the
“Through the Looking Glass” project.
Author: Yasmin Harman-Smith PhD, University of Adelaide
Published by Lady Gowrie Child Centre (SA)
Gowrie
Primary Care Giving (PCG) is a model
of care provided in early childhood
settings that facilitates children’s
development of secure attachments to
early childhood educators. This resource
discusses the ways in which PCG can
provide benefits to children, families
and educators as well as addressing
some of the challenges of PCG.
South Australia
ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD SETTINGS
Establishing and Maintaining
Multi-disciplinary Teams
in Early Childhood Settings
A practical resource for staff working in early childhood education and development
programs based on research and findings of 15 years of action research work
undertaken at Lady Gowrie Child Centre within the children’s programs and in the
“Through the Looking Glass” project.
Author: Yasmin Harman-Smith PhD, University of Adelaide
Published by Lady Gowrie Child Centre (SA)
Gowrie
South Australia
Multi-disciplinary teams are groups
of professionals working together to
achieve a common goal. In an early
childhood context, these are discussed
in terms of outcomes for children and
families. Early childhood services that
bring together a team of professionals
from a variety of health and education
disciplines are best suited to support
children and families through
challenging circumstances.
These electronic booklets are $11 each or buy all 3 for $22.
To order call Gowrie SA on 1800 129 606 to receive an
order form.
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undertaken at Lady Gowrie Child Centre within the children’s programs and in the
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LINKING WITH LITERACY AND
NUMERACY FOR 5-6 YEAR OLDS
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
MEANINGFUL OBSERVATIONS:
NOTICE, RECOGNISE, RESPOND
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION AND CARE
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION AND CARE
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 6HRS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 6HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
An opportunity to more deeply consider what it is that
educators do when they are more intentional in the way
they observe children at play.
QUALITY AREA 1
All school aged children now commence school on the first
day of term 1 each year. This means that some children will
remain in early childhood settings for longer which may
bring challenges and require changes to curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
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Explore communication and its importance in literacy and numeracy development
Discover ways of encouraging literacy development
Explore pedagogy for engaging literacy environments
Explore play and symbolic thinking
Share and record stories
Explore using mathematics in daily life
Pedagogy for engaging numeracy environments and explore numeracy dispositions.
Learning Outcomes
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Noticing - how do we gather information
Recognising - interpreting observations and identifying the learning
Responding - looking at strategies to support and enrich the learning we observe.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool/Other
$77.00 inc. GST
Family Day Care$66.00
Budget Based Funded services
FREE
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool/Other
$77.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Family Day Care
$66.00 inc. GST
Budget Based Funded services
FREE
Monday, 4 May 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
SCHEDULE
Friday, 22 May 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
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FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Optional Observation Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton
Children’s Programs for $15 per person following the
session. If you wish to attend, note this on your registration
when booking.
3.4 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
QUALITY AREA 2
Children’s health and safety
QUALITY AREA 2
RESPONDING TO ABUSE AND
NEGLECT EDUCATION & CARE
TRAINING 2015-2017
DESIGNED FOR: ALL TEACHERS AND ALL STAFF WORKING
WITH CHILDREN
SCHEDULE
All sessions are 9.30am - 4.30pm
and are delivered at
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 7HRS
Summary
Are you aware of your legal obligations to notify and
respond to abuse and/or neglect?
This workshop is essential for all staff working with children
and young people. Please note this course was previously
referred to as “Mandated Notification”. This is the course
required for teachers and all staff working on DECD sites.
Thursday, 15 January 2015
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Presented by DECD approved trainers
Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Saturday, 28 February 2015
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Friday, 13 March 2015
Friday, 27 March 2015
Monday, 13 April 2015
Thursday, 23 April 2015
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Saturday, 9 May 2015
Weekday sessions$88.00 inc. GST
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Weekend sessions$99.00 inc. GST
Friday, 12 June 2015
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Saturday, 18 July 2015
Monday, 27 June 2015
To register visit >>
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3.5 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
QUALITY AREA 3
Physical environment
QUALITY AREA 3
QUALITY AREA 3
EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY INTO
PRACTICE - DEVELOPING A
SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS: PLANNING
ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT
RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY - INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 7 HRS + PROJECT
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
QUALITY AREA 3
Sustainability is thinking about what we need to live now,
without jeopardising the resources for the future.
“Children develop positive attitudes and values by engaging
in learning experiences, joining in discussions that explore
solutions to the issues that we face, and watching adults
around them model sustainable practices” (Hughes, M 2007,
in ACECQA 2011, p. 104).
This session includes practical assessments against
CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practice in service
operations from the new Diploma of Early Childhood
Education and Care (CHC50113). As this competency is
funded under the Government of South Australia’s Skills for
All initiative for eligible participants, your only need to pay
a bond to secure your place which will be refunded in full
once you have completed the assessments. All participants
completing the competencies will receive an Academic
Transcript.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Pay a bond of $150 per person which will be refunded
after assessment is completed - fully funded under Skills
for All for eligible participants.
Check your eligibility at www.skills.sa.gov.au
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
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Summary
Reflect on the powerful connection between the physical
environment and children’s sense of belonging, being
and becoming. Strengthen your understanding of the
educator’s role in influencing children’s social learning
and how it contributes, alongside the environment, to the
development of children’s self-reliance and self-esteem.
Learning Outcomes
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Understanding how the environment influences children’s learning and relationships
Gaining insights into the influence of adults in children’s
social and emotional development.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
$66.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
9am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Observe our environments with an optional Observation
Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton Children’s Programs for $15
per person following the session. If you wish to attend,
note this on your registration when booking.
3.6 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
QUALITY AREA 4
Staffing arrangements
QUALITY AREA 4
QUALITY AREA 4
STUDY SKILLS
DESIGNED FOR: ANYONE STUDYING
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE: LET’S
RE-ENGAGE AND RE-EXAMINE
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 2HRS
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Presented by Gowrie SA
Join us if you are a learner studying your Certificate III,
Diploma or Advanced Diploma with Gowrie SA or if you
would like to learn more about how to effectively study and
research and see an improvement in your wellbeing and self
management during study.
Summary
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
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Reflect individually on beliefs and values and how this translates into practice and documentation
Increase your knowledge, ideas and resources to
support quality, reflective practice
Empower educators in their role in children’s lives and to have a voice within their teams so they can guide informed decisions made in a service.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Current Gowrie SA learners
FREE
Non Gowrie SA learners
$22.00 inc. GST
Long Day Care/Preschool
$66.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
Friday, 13 February 2015
10am - 12pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
Friday, 20 March 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
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• Discover the value of critical reflection
• Learn how and when to reference your work
• Explore the opportunities of using the Internet to
research your work
• Learn how to find credible internet references
• Explore managing time and other research skills.
We encourage you to bring your own “device” (such as a
laptop or iPad). We will be using the skills learned in the
session to “unpack” an assignment question, and work on
developing and structuring quality responses.
Continuously engaging in critical reflection, both as
individuals and as teams, maintains ownership of what
we do and why we do it. This session will explore the
importance of critical reflection. Reflective strategies will
be used to unpack and discuss our own personal and
professional values and beliefs, and how these translate into
service philosophies, practices and documentation.
QUALITY AREA 4
BALANCING SUPERVISION AND
INTERACTIONS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL: ADVANCED
Presented by Gowrie SA
FORMAT: 2HR FORUM
Summary
A requirement under the NQF is understanding and
recognising the importance of meaningful interactions
with children. How do you move beyond designated spaces
for supervising children to prioritising relationships for learning?
Relationships and interactions are the foundation of our
work as educators and inform our program.
Learning Outcomes
Explore how we can support our interactions with children to be meaningful and that “meaningful
everyday interactions and shared learning opportunities form the basis of the relationships that educators build with each child” (Guide to the NQS, p.126)
Principles and Practices from the learning frameworks will be used to explore practice and service culture.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Meet with other directors to hear how some of the
challenges of meeting the Early Childhood Teacher
requirement have been successfully overcome. There
will be opportunities to explore how directors can work
with their Early Childhood Teacher to develop a shared
understanding of this role and maximise the benefits for
staff and children.
Learning Outcomes
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•
Understanding the role of the Early Childhood Teacher
Strategies for supporting the Early Childhood Teacher
in your service
Redefine the potential and plan for success.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
$55.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
QUALITY AREA 4
MOVING FORWARD: SUPPORTING
YOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS IN LONG DAY CARE SERVICES
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
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•
QUALITY AREA 4
Thursday, 5 March 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
Long Day Care/Preschool
$33.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 7 May 2015
4pm - 6pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Optional Observation Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton
Children’s Programs for $15 per person following the
session on 5 March. If you wish to attend, note this on
your registration when booking.
To register visit >>
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3.6 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
QUALITY AREA 5
Relationships with children
QUALITY AREA 5
QUALITY AREA 5
INTRODUCTION TO ATTACHMENT
AND THE CIRCLE OF SECURITY
RESPONSIVE RELATIONSHIPS SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND
ADULTS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN
TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: 2 X 3HR SESSIONS WITH TAKE HOME TASKS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Attachment, is a term that describes the bond that is formed
between people as a result of their interactions. These bonds
influence the way people feel about others and impacts
on their behaviour. This session will provide an overview of
Attachment theory and the Circle of Security (COS) to support
your relationships with children.
Learning Outcomes
Explore what individual children’s behaviours might mean
Exploring strategies to support children to organise and understand their feelings, feel secure in their relationships and engage in play and learning
Explore how to support children when they experience big feelings or show challenging behaviours.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
inc. GST
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
Summary
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•
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DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Environments that provide opportunities for rich
collaborative learning assist children to develop skills for
self-regulation, positive communication and problem
solving. This session will explore the many strategies
educators can use to enhance children’s social and
emotional development and guide their interactions.
Learning Outcomes
•
•
Understanding the educator’s role in developing responsive and respectful relationships with children
Gain insights into supporting children to develop self regulation skills.
$88.00
Part 1
Monday, 16 March 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
Part 2
Monday, 30 March 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
Long Day Care/Preschool/Other
$66.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Friday, 5 June 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Optional Mentoring Package - 2 hours of mentoring at your
service for $180 per service.
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QUALITY AREA 5
SCHEDULE
COST PER PARTICIPANT
QUALITY AREA 5
QUALITY AREA 5
GUIDING BEHAVIOUR USING
MARTE MEO
BALANCING SUPERVISION AND
INTERACTIONS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY - INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: 2 PART SERIES - 2 X 3HR SESSIONS WITH TAKE
HOME TASKS IN BETWEEN
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
Often with behaviour, educators wonder about the words
and actions they use in response to particular situations.
Using the Marte Meo approach will deepen reflection
on interactions during these moments with children and
provide you with strategies to support children.
The Marte Meo program uses plain language to help
educators to develop skills to support children’s learning
and development. It uses an approach where you are
really looking and seeing to understand what is happening
in interactions and then provides a way of relating this
information in really accessible steps.
Learning Outcomes
• Discuss and explore Marte Meo concepts
• Reflect using video clips
• Consider implications for practice.
Learning Outcomes
• Explore how we can support our interactions with children to be meaningful and ensure that
“meaningful everyday interactions and shared learning opportunities form the basis of the relationships that educators build with each child” (Guide to the NQS, p.126)
• Principles and Practices from the learning frameworks will be used to explore practice and service culture.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
A requirement under the NQF is understanding and
recognising the importance of meaningful interactions
with children. How do you move beyond designated spaces
for supervising children to prioritising relationships for learning?
Relationships and interactions are the foundation of our
work as educators, and inform our program.
$88.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Part 1
Monday, 16 February
9.30am - 12.30pm
Part 2
Monday, 2 March 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
The Arts Centre
22 Gawler Street,
Port Noarlunga
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, 4 March 2015
9.30am - 12.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Optional Observation Tour at Gowrie SA Thebarton
Children’s Programs for $15 per person following the
session on 4 March 2015. If you wish to attend, note this
on your registration when booking.
Optional Mentoring Package - 2 hours of mentoring at your
service for $180 per service.
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3.6 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
QUALITY AREA 6
Collaborative partnerships with families
and communities
QUALITY AREA 6
QUALITY AREA 6
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS:
VALUING OUR FAMILIES
WHAT CAN SOCIAL MEDIA DO
FOR YOUR SERVICE?
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
Working towards a respectful partnership with families
is a determining factor in the provision of a quality
education and care service for children (QA 6). This session
will examine practical ways educators can support and
facilitate collaborative partnerships. Mechanisms to
develop partnerships based on active communication and
consultation between families and educators will also be
explored.
Social media is a powerful tool – a means of reaching out
to and connecting with families and a valuable source
of engagement and sharing for educators. This session
is designed to assist services to navigate the waters of
social media – what are other services doing? What might
social media look like for your service? What aspects of
policy development and broader digital safety need to be
considered?
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
• Highlighting the importance of developing a relationship or partnership with families
• Identifying the key components of an effective partnership
• Discussing and sharing successful strategies for involving families within the service program.
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COST PER PARTICIPANT
COST PER PARTICIPANT
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 21 May 2015
10am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
$55.00 inc. GST
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
QUALITY AREA 6
Long Day Care/Preschool
Investigate Quality Area 6 and connections between social media engagement with families and
the community
Learn about how other services are using social media
to connect with families
Explore social media platforms and policy development.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 14 May 2015
10am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
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QUALITY AREA 6
QUALITY AREA 6
CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND
INCLUSION
DEVELOPING A RECONCILIATION
ACTION PLAN
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY - INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: 2 PART SERIES - 2 X 7HR SESSIONS WITH
PROJECTS
FORMAT: 2HR FORUM
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Are there children in your service who you worry might
need more from you but you are not sure what this looks
like? Do you want to explore the ideas of social justice
and cultural competence more deeply? This two part
series includes practical assessments against two units of
competency from the new Diploma of Early Childhood
Education and Care (CHC50113) - CHCECE001 Develop
Cultural Competence and HLTIR404D Work Effectively with
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. As these
competencies are funded under the Government of South
Australia’s Skills for All initiative for eligible participants, you
only need to pay a bond to secure your place which will be
refunded in full once you have completed the assessments.
All participants completing the competencies will receive an
Academic Transcript.
Learning Outcomes
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•
•
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•
Reflect on your own cultural identity and biases
Exploring social justice
Create environments to support children’s cross-cultural understanding and relationships
Support children in developing confidence and strength in personal and cultural identity
Reflect an awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures in work practices including understanding the impact of European settlement, loss of land and culture, the importance of law and kinship.
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) identify “practical actions
that organisations will take to build strong relationships
and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples and other Australians. A RAP also sets
out the organisation’s aspirational plans to drive greater
equality by pursuing sustainable opportunities to support
building relationships and connections with Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people in your service and broader
community”
(Reconciliation Australia, www.reconciliation.org.au).
This session will provide an overview of our ongoing
journey towards reconciliation and links to resources and
organisations such as Reconciliation Australia that can support
you to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan for your service.
Learning Outcomes
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•
•
Consider where to start your reconciliation journey
Identify where to access support
Explore processes for engaging educators and management in developing a RAP for your service.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
$44.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Pay bond of $300 which will be refunded after assessment
is completed - fully funded under Skills for All for eligible
participants or pay full fee (no assessment) of $480.
Check your eligibility at www.skills.sa.gov.au
QUALITY AREA 6
SCHEDULE
Part 1
Thursday, 28 May 2015
9.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
(includes light supper)
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
8am -10am
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
(includes light breakfast)
Part 2
Thursday, 11 June 2015
9.30am - 4.30pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
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3.6 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
QUALITY AREA 7
Leadership and service management
QUALITY AREA 7
QUALITY AREA 7
ENGAGING EDUCATORS IN
DEVELOPING AND REVIEWING
YOUR QIP
APPLYING FOR GRANTS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
Presented by Community Business Bureau
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3.5HRS
Summary
Presented by Gowrie SA and EECSRSB
Summary
A Quality Improvement Plan is important in detailing
a service’s strengths and goals for improvement. A
committment to ongoing improvement and honest
reflection will ensure your QIP supports positive outcomes
for children. This session is delivered in partnership with
Education and Early Childhood Services Registration and
Standards Board (EECSRSB).
Learning Outcomes
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•
•
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS
Explore how the development of the QIP is a collaborative approach with educators, children,
families and the community
Understand the regulatory requirements
Learn how to develop and review your QIP.
Knowing how to successfully apply for grants can be an
important skill for Leaders and Coordinators in all services.
Come along and gain an understanding of what you can do
to support successful applications.
Learning Outcomes
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•
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•
Learn how to establish whether grant funding is required or not
Evaluate grant opportunities
Determine the size of the grant
Find grant funds
Prepare a grant application
Meet the expectations of the grant provider
Manage the grant once received.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
COST PER PARTICIPANT
$55.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
10am - 1pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 28 May 2015
10am - 1pm
Education Development Centre
4 Milner Street, Hindmarsh
QUALITY AREA 7
Long Day Care/Preschool
$44.00 inc. GST
FURTHER LEARNING OPTION
Also attend the ‘Talking with Authorised Officers’ session
from 1.30pm - 4.30pm the same day. See page 22 for more
information.
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QUALITY AREA 7
QUALITY AREA 7
MENTORING AND COACHING:
BUILDING CAPACITY
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE: LET’S
RE-ENGAGE AND RE-EXAMINE
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 4HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
Exploration of mentoring and coaching; it is possible
to draw distinctions between coaching and mentoring
although in practice the two terms are often used
interchangeably. This workshop will explore the differences
and the benefits that each provide.
Continuously engaging in critical reflection, both as
individuals and as teams, maintains ownership of what
we do and why we do it. This session will explore the
importance of critical reflection. Reflective strategies will
be used to unpack and discuss our own personal and
professional values and beliefs and how these translate into
service philosophies, practices and documentation.
Learning Outcomes
• Explore mentoring vs coaching - the benefits and challenges
• Learn critical mentoring and coaching skills
• Discover how to build effective mentoring relationships
• Spend time considering boundaries and ethics.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 26 March, 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
$66.00 inc. GST
Learning Outcomes
•
•
•
Reflect individually on beliefs and values and how this translates into practice and documentation
Increase participant knowledge, ideas and resources to support quality, reflective practice
Empower educators in their role in children’s lives and to have a voice within their teams so they can
guide informed decisions made in a service.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
Long Day Care/Preschool/Other
$66.00 inc. GST
SCHEDULE
QUALITY AREA 7
Friday, 20 March 2015
10am - 2pm
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
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QUALITY AREA 7
QUALITY AREA 7
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL
LEADERS NETWORK
NATIONAL NQF LEADERSHIP
QUALIFICATION
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EMERGING LEADERS
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: 4 SESSIONS OVER 1 YEAR
FORMAT: 12 MONTH QUALIFICATION
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
This qualification is ideal for professionals, leaders (Director,
Assistant Director, Team Leaders) and educators who are
responsible for coordination and leadership of an education
and care service such as long day care, outside school hours
care, preschool and budget based funded services.
This series of network events will bring together Educational
Leaders keen to share, reflect, challenge and explore their
role further with others in a supportive environment.
Learning Outcomes
• Deeper understanding of the role of Educational Leader
• Critical reflection of current practice
• Creating a vision for children’s learning
• Strategies for supporting other educators in their service.
“A key aspect of the role of educational leader is to
create an inspirational vision for children’s learning and
curriculum collaboratively. A clearly articulated vision for
learning can motivate and connect educators to work
toward shared goals for children and their learning”
(Cheeseman, 2012; ECA NQS PLP Newsletter No. 33; p. 3).
This NQF Leadership Qualification is now offered nationally.
In South Australia it is funded under the Skills for All initiative
with a gap payment of only $990 per person.
Strong leadership is linked with delivery of quality programs
and improved outcomes for children. Strong and dynamic
leadership is vital for implementation of the National
Quality Framework (NQF) to be successful.
Critical elements of leading and implementing the NQF are
embedded in each module which are grounded in current
research within education and care settings and leadership
theories and practice. Working through the modules,
leaders will be undertaking practical projects that link with
their current practice and the NQF requirements.
COST PER PARTICIPANT
See page 49 for more information about this qualification.
$44 per session or $150 for all four sessions
Downloada course brochure and an enrollment pack from
www.gowriesa.org.au
SCHEDULE
GROUP 1
Friday, 20 February 2015
Friday, 15 May 2015
Friday, 21 August 2015
Friday, 20 November 2015
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Noarlunga Community Children’s Centre
5 Windsong Court, Morphett Vale
GROUP 2
$990 gap fee, subsidised under Skills for All
Check your eligibility for Skills for All subsidies at
www.skills.sa.gov.au
QUALITY AREA 7
Monday, 23 March 2015
Monday, 25 May 2015
Monday, 3 August 2015
Monday, 16 November 2015
9.30am -11.30am
Gowrie Training Centre
43 Dew Street, Thebarton
COST PER PARTICIPANT
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3.6 Scheduled Professional Learning Sessions
RURAL AREA SESSIONS
MURRAY MALLEE
Meaningful Observations:
Notice, Recognise,
Respond
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
6pm - 8.30pm
Murray Bridge Districts
Community Club
For session description
see page 30
Apollon Motor Inn
15 Torrens Street,
Victor Harbor
For session description
see page 28
FLEURIEU PENINSULA
Children’s Agency:
Enabling and Empowering
the child’s voice
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
6pm - 9pm
PORT PIRIE
Children’s Agency:
Enabling and Empowering
the child’s voice
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 John Pirie Motor Inn
166-172 Warner Town
6pm - 9pm
Road, Solomantown
For session description
see page 28
FAR WEST - CEDUNA
Sustainable Environments: Thursday, 14 May 2015
Supporting children to
6pm - 9pm
contribute to a sustainable
future
Ceduna Foreshore Hotel
32 O’Loughlin Terrace,
Ceduna
For session description
see page 19
Gowrie Australia Theory
into Practice Session
Embedding Sustainability Saturday, 28 March 2015
into Practice - Developing a 9am – 3.30pm
Sustainability Action Plan
Grand Tasman Hotel
95 Tasman Terrace,
Port Lincoln
Professionalism
Grand Tasman Hotel
95 Tasman Terrace,
Port Lincoln
For session description
see page 35
Linked to Diploma
competency CHCECE025
For session description
see page 51
PORT LINCOLN
Saturday, 6 June 2015
9am – 3.30pm
ROXBY DOWNS
Sustainable Environments: Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Supporting children to
6pm - 9pm
contribute to a sustainable
future
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Roxby Downs Motor Inn
Richardson Place,
Roxby Downs
For session description
see page 19
YORKE PENINSULA
Demonstrating the
Cycle of Planning During
Assessment
Monday, 16 February 2015 Kadina Town Hall
6pm - 9pm
51 Taylor Street,
Kadina
For session description
see page 27
Monday, 15 June 2015
6pm - 9pm
Clare Country Club
White Hut Road,
Clare
For session description
see page 51
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
6pm - 9pm
Westland Hotel,
100 McDouall Stuart
Avenue, Whyalla
For session description
see page 27
Cooinda Club
32 Flinders Terrace,
Port Augusta
For session description
see page 35
Linked to Diploma
competency CHCECE025
Saturday, 20 June 2015
9.30am - 3.30pm
Naracoorte Town Hall
95 Smith Street,
Naracoorte
Saturday, 21 March 2015
9.30am - 1.30pm
Inclusive Directions
71 Suttontown Road,
Mount Gambier
For session description
see page 35
Linked to Diploma
competency CHCECE025
For session description
see page 36
Gowrie Australia Theory
into Practice Session
LOWER MID NORTH
Cultural Competence
WHYALLA
Demonstrating the
Cycle of Planning During
Assessment
PORT AUGUSTA & FLINDERS RANGERS
Embedding Sustainability Saturday, 21 March 2015
into Practice - Developing 9.30am - 3.30pm
a Sustainability Action
Plan
LIMESTONE COAST
Embedding Sustainability
into Practice - Developing
a Sustainability Action
Plan
Reflective Practice:
Let’s re-engage and
re-examine
RIVERLAND
Meaningful Observations: Saturday, 21 February 2015 Berri Resort Hotel,
Notice Recognise,
9.30am - 4pm
Riverview Drive, Berri
Respond
Guiding Children’s
Behaviour
Saturday, 20 June 2015
9.30am - 4pm
Berri Resort Hotel,
Riverview Drive, Berri
For session description
see page 30
Gowrie Australia Theory
into Practice Session
For session description
see page 51
COST PER PARTICIPANT
FULL DAY SESSSIONS
HALF DAY SESSIONS
Long Day Care/Preschool
$55.00 inc. GST
Long Day Care/Preschool
$88.00 inc. GST
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QUALITY AREA 5
QUALITY AREA 7
GUIDING CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOUR
PROFESSIONALISM
DESIGNED FOR: EDUCATORS
DESIGNED FOR: LEADERS AND EDUCATORS
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - FULL DAY
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Summary
Often with behaviour, educators wonder about the words
and actions they use in response to particular situations.
This session will provide strategies to deepen reflection on
your interactions and relationships with children.
This module explores professionalism, developing a
professional culture and identity, leading with integrity,
understanding accountability, critical analysis of situations,
codes of conduct, the need for analysis, and critical
reflection.
Learning Outcomes
• Gaining insight into what children are trying to communicate through their behaviour
• Exploring behaviour to understand what is happening
in interactions
• Reflect on and explore strategies to support children
in these moments
• Consider implications for practice at your service.
For location and date, see page 43.
Learning Outcomes
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Explore practical methods for developing a professional culture within your service
Reflect on and update your professional code of conduct making it relevant to current issues such
as social media
Analyse issues with an ethical and social justice lens.
For location and date, see page 42
QUALITY AREA 6
CULTURAL COMPETENCE
DESIGNED FOR: ALL STAFF
LEVEL: INTRODUCTORY
FORMAT: SINGLE SESSION - 3HRS
Presented by Gowrie SA
Summary
Are there children in your service who you worry might
need more from you, but you are not sure what this looks
like? Do you want to explore the ideas of social justice and
cultural competence more deeply?
Cultural competence in education and care settings is
important if we are to make a difference in the lives of
children and families and ensure that our children are
growing up to be proud and confident learners. Being
culturally competent doesn’t mean denying our own culture
or having to know everything about all cultures. Rather, it
is about being willing to find out more about the cultural
identities of the children and families in our community
(Educators Guide to the EYLF, p21-22; Educators Guide to
My Time Our Place, p57).
Learning Outcomes
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Reflect on your own cultural identity and biases
Explore social justice
Explore ways to support children in developing a sense of belonging, being and becoming.
For location and date, see page 43.
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3.3
LEARNING COMMUNITY HUBS
Learning Community Hubs are an initiative of the
Professional Support Coordinator (PSC) SA that aim to
bring together professionals from the education and care
sector and the health and community services sector. They
offer professional learning opportunities with specialist
presenters and networking with others in local areas across
South Australia.
For information on upcoming events near you, contact your
local Learning Community Coordinator.
These hubs are available for a small fee of $11 per person
per hub, payable to Gowrie SA.
If you are interested in becoming a learning hub coordinator
in your local area, contact Christie Sellmann at Gowrie SA
christies@gowriesa.org.au or phone 1800 129 606.
Is your area not listed? Why not apply to become a Learning
Community Coordinator in your area to take advantage of
this initiative, get paid to organise hubs and receive free
professional development and networking opportunities.
LEARNING COMMUNITY HUBS IN SA
Adelaide Southern Suburbs Jodie Berkinshaw director@sdccc.com.au
Adelaide Adelaide Hills Sheryle Joseph OSHC.HPS832@schools.sa.edu.au
Adelaide Western Suburbs Lauren Robertson Lauren.Robertson@networksa.org.au
Adelaide North East Suburbs Tracy Nelder tracy.neldner2@sa.gov.au
Rebecca Heathrebecca.heath410@schools.sa.edu.au
Limestone Coast John Merrett John.Merrett@directions.org.au
Murray Bridge Kathy GadsdenKathy.Gadsden@directions.org.au
Riverland Kirsty Smith Kirsty.Smith@directions.org.au
Port Lincoln Sonia Regan sonia.regan2@sa.gov.au
Lower Mid North Alex Nichollsalex@thegumsccc.com.au
Jackie Scott
admin@thegumsccc.com.au
Port Pirie Ebony Roberts Ebony.Roberts@sa.gov.au
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SECTION 4
QUALIFICATIONS
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4.1
DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION AND CARE
DIPLOMA OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION AND CARE (CHC50113)
Fee free priority course.
Skills for All funded for eligible learners.
One of the key changes with the introduction of the
National Quality Framework (NQF) is to have more qualified
educators. Since 1 January 2014, it has been a requirement
for at least 50% of educators in all child care and preschool
services to have (or have completed units of competency
towards) a minimum of Diploma of Children’s Services.
Gowrie SA encourages learners from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander learners. Gowrie SA also supports
learners with a disability to access this course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no pre-requisites to gain entry into this course.
However, learners undertaking this qualification through
Gowrie SA must be existing workers within the education
and care sector. This will enable application of theory into
practice throughout the course.
You can enrol at any time to commence this qualification
in 2015.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Career pathways include authorised supervisor (children’s
services), centre manager (children’s services), children’s
services coordinator, childhood educator, group/team
coordinator/leader (children’s services), children’s adviser,
program leader (children’s services), children’s service
director/manager, early childhood educator, child
development worker.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
In recognition of current experience, learners can apply for
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers. An
individual learning plan will be developed for each learner
identifying RPL and Credit Transfer options and gap training
required.
COURSE FEES AND TRAINEESHIP INCENTIVES
This course is fee free, with no gap payment required as it
is subsidised by the Government of South Australia’s Skills
for All initiative. For information about Skills for All including
eligibility criteria go to www.skills.sa.gov.au
STUDY SKILLS SUPPORT
All Gowrie SA learners undertaking qualifications have
access to a free Study Skills session offered as a 3 hour
workshop (see page 36 for more information). This session
is not compulsory, however it aims to support learners in
undertaking research, writing assignments and completing
assessments.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Gowrie SA Diploma of Early Childhood Education and
Care (CHC50113) qualification is delivered full time over a
period of up to 24 months. This program is delivered with
a combination of online units, workplace assessment and
a requirement to attend a full day event every six weeks,
including an initial orientation session.
The program includes online study, workbooks, practical
assessments, written assignments, on-site visits and support
for learners currently working in education and care
services.
Employers who have a number of learners undertaking this
qualification will be supported to develop study groups
and peer networks to enhance and share learning and
development.
To gain CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Educaton
and Care, learners are required to complete 28 units of
competency (23 core units and 5 elective units).
DIPLOMA OF SCHOOL AGE EDUCATION
AND CARE OPTION
Learners that complete the Diploma of Early Childhood
Education and Care have the option of undertaking
additional units for a gap fee of $100 and also being
awarded the Diploma of School Age Education and Care
CHC502136 (Skills for All funded).
Please note the Diploma of School Age Education and Care
is not currently available as a stand-alone qualification with
Gowrie SA.
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF
COMMUNITY SECTOR MANAGEMENT
(NQF LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATION)
South Australia
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF COMMUNITY SECTOR
MANAGEMENT (CHC60308) (NQF LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATION)
Funded under the Skills for All initiative with a gap
fee of $990 per person for eligible learners.
This qualification is ideal for professionals, leaders (Director,
Assistant Director, Team Leaders) and educators who are
responsible for coordination and leadership of an education
and care service such as long day care, outside school hours
care, preschool and budget based funded services.
This NQF Leadership Qualification is now offered nationally.
In South Australia it is funded under the Skills for All initiative
with a gap payment of only $990 per person.
Strong leadership is linked with delivery of quality programs
and improved outcomes for children. Strong and dynamic
leadership is vital for implementation of the National
Quality Framework (NQF) to be successful.
Critical elements of leading and implementing the NQF are
embedded in each module which are grounded in current
research within education and care settings and leadership
theories and practice. Working through the modules,
leaders will be undertaking practical projects that link with
their current practice and the NQF requirements.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING WITH GOWRIE SA
• Access to a free Study Skills workshop (see page 36)
• The course focuses on requirements under the
National Quality Framework, Early Years Learning
Framework and Framework for School Age Care
• Free access to Gowrie SA study centre with
computers, resources, internet access and
learner support
• Facilitators are experienced early childhood
educators and leaders with current practical
experience
• Scholarships available for FDC, OSHC and BBF services.
Download course brochures and an enrollment pack from
www.gowriesa.org.au
YOU CAN COMPLETE THE COURSE IN
A NUMBER OF WAYS
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Undertake the whole qualification over 12 months.
You can enrol at any time to commence this qualification in 2015
Online modules - there are 3 online modules that
can be completed individually.
Gowrie
South Australia
Check your eligibility for Skills for All subsidies at
www.skills.sa.gov.au
Gowrie SA is a Registered Training Organisation.
Our qualifications are linked to the National Quality
Framework (NQF) and the Learning Frameworks.
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CONTACT GOWRIE SA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Ask to speak to one of our Professional Learning Consultants
Freecall: 1800 129 606 Phone: (08) 8234 5219
Email: train@gowriesa.org.au
Register Online: www.gowriesa.org.au/register-training
Websites: www.gowriesa.org.au & www.ldcpdp.org.au
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