151105
LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $44
At the start of 2016, the regulated ratios in centre-based care of educators to children over 24 months and less than 36 months (toddlers) will change to 1:5, from the current 1:8. This course is designed to help participants think through strategies to deal with the ratio changes such as staffing restructuring, fee increases (where needed), rostering of educators, etc. Participants will come away with an individualised plan of how to move towards and implement the revised ratios within their service.
PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: 4
Marrickville (Sydney Inner) Tue, 1 Sep. 2015. 2:00pm–4:00pm
CCC1511050-1
Community Child Care Co-operative Building 21, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville
Marrickville (Sydney Inner)
Wed, 23 Sep 2015 10:00am–12:00pm
CCC1511050-2
Community Child Care Co-operative Building 21, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville
Promote and Provide Healthy Food
and Drinks Refresher
151021LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $99
This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of safe food preparation and the provision of nutritious food and drinks in early education and care settings. Information relates to current food handling legislation and ensures educators have up-to-date and relevant information. Participants will be provided with examples of best practice and ideas to use in your own services. A great refresher course for all educators.
PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 1|2|4|5
Botany (Sydney Inner)
Tue, 14 Jul. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510210-3
Botany FDC, 149 Coward Street, Botany
Randwick (Sydney Inner)
Thu, 16 Jul. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510210-2
Randwick South Sydney Family Day Care 23 Munda Street, Randwick
Gymea (St George/Sutherland)
Thu, 23 Jul. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510210-1
Gymea Bay Resource Centre 276A Gymea Bay Road, Gymea
Bass Hill (Sydney Inner West)
Wed, 26 Aug. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510210-4 Bankstown FDC
Bass Hill Plaza, 753 Hume Highway, Bass Hill
Purely Compliance
151033LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $66
This course provides an overview of the National Regulations for early education and care services. What does compliance with the National Regulations and the National Quality Framework look like in everyday practice? This course focuses on roles, responsibilities and the legislative and governance requirements of Approved Providers, Nominated Supervisors and Certified Supervisors in early education and care services, specifically, the roles and responsibilities of key staff, unpack terminology and outline key compliance and enforcement issues. It is suited to those new to management positions as well as to those wanting a refresher. These courses are provided using Sector Development Funds from the NSW Department of Education and are free for state-funded preschools.
PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: 1|2|3|4|5|6|7
Webinar
Thu, 17 Sep. 2015. Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
COURSES FOR
LONG DAY CARE + PRESCHOOLS
LONG D
AY CARE
+ PRESCHOOLS
Putting Purpose into Planning –
Critical Reflection, Observation and
Documentation for Experienced
Educators
151018LEVEL: COMPREHENSIVE
FEE: $99
This course is designed for the more experienced educator. Participants will have the opportunity to examine how critical reflection can improve their observations and documentation, why it is important and some of the challenges to reflecting critically. If you are wanting to take your thinking to the next level then this is the course for you. Bring your ‘thinking caps’ with you!
PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 1
Taree (Mid North Coast)
Wed, 15 Jul. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510180-6 Uniting Church
29-35 Albert Street, Taree
Coffs Harbour (NSW Mid North Coast) Tue, 21 Jul. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510180-3
Coffs Ex-Services Club 1 Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour
Mudgee (NSW West)
Sat, 8 Aug. 2015. Time: 9:00am–12:00pm
FDC1510180-2
The Stables, 84 Market Street, Mudgee
North Sydney (Sydney North)
Wed, 19 Aug. 2015. Time: 6:00pm–9:00pm
FDC1510180-5 Ros Crichton Pavillion
Civic Park, Cnr Miller St & McLaren Street, North Sydney
Eastern Creek (Sydney Central West) Wed, 19 Aug. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510180-4
Alpha Hotel Eastern Creek 1 Peter Brock Drive, Eastern Creek
Camden (Sydney South West)
Tue, 15 Sep. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510180-1
Camden Civic Centre, Oxley Street, Camden
West Gosford (Gosford-Wyong)
Thu, 17 Sep. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510180-7 Gosford RSL Club
26 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford
Q
Quality Improvement Plan – The ‘Who,
How and When’
151024LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $99
A meaningful Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) is best informed by a comprehensive review of service practice. We will discuss the self-assessment process, identification and description of your service strengths and working towards achievable goals. Participants will also examine strategies for using the QIP as an ongoing tool for continuous improvement in their service. This course is for staff who may be in the process of developing a QIP with minimal experience of writing and implementing a QIP.
PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 7
Summer Hill (Sydney Inner West)
Wed, 19 Aug. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510240-1
NSW Family Day Care Association 1 Sloane Street, Summer Hill
Orange (NSW Central West)
Wed, 26 Aug. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510240-6
Senior Citizens Centre, 77 Kite Street, Orange
Baulkham Hills (Sydney Central North) Tue, 15 Sep. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510240-3
Baulkham Hills FDC, St Michaels Family Centre, 522 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills
Scone (Hunter)
Thu, 8 Oct. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510240-2
Upper Hunter Administration Building Cnr Liverpool and Main Streets, Scone
Queanbeyan (NSW South East)
Wed, 14 Oct. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510240-4
Best Western Central Motel & Apartments Queanbeyan 11 Antill Street, Queanbeyan
Lavington (NSW South West)
Fri, 23 Oct. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510240-5 Albury FDC
1132 Burrows Road, Lavington
Kingscliff (Richmond/Tweed)
Tue, 10 Nov. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510240-7 Kingscliff Beach Club Marine Parade, Kingscliff
LONG D
AY CARE
+ PRESCHOOLS
Quality Improvement Plan – The ‘Who,
How and When’ (Webinar)
151083LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $66
A meaningful Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) is best informed by a comprehensive review of service practice. We will discuss the self-assessment process, identification and description of your service strengths and working towards achievable goals. Participants will also examine strategies for using the QIP as an ongoing tool for continuous improvement in their service. This course is for staff who may be in the process of developing a QIP with minimal experience of writing and implementing a QIP.
PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 7
Webinar
Thu, 20 Aug. 2015. Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
FDC1510830-4
R
Reflect On and Improve Own
Professional Practice (Accredited
Training CHCORG428A)
151045LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FEE: $132
Explore the concept of reflection and how it can be used to evaluate your practice as an educator and as a leader, evaluating your own work, and identifying current and future areas for self-development. We’ll also look at the importance of effective supervision and working within an ethical code of practice. You will have the option of completing an assessment task for this accredited unit to obtain a Statement of Attainment. This unit is an elective available within Certificate IV and Diploma of School Age Education and Care and Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
PROVIDED BY: NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES NQF: 1|2|3|5|6
Penrith (Sydney North West)
Wed, 9 Sep. 2015. Time: 9:30am–2:00pm
NET1510450-1 Panthers Penrith Mulgoa Road, Penrith
Tumbi Umbi (Gosford-Wyong)
Tue, 1 Dec. 2015. Time: 9:30am–2:00pm
NET1510450-2
Mingara Recreational Club Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi
Regional Professional Development
Day – content by participants’ choice!
151044
LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $231
Always wanted a particular professional development course in your region but its never made it there? This concentrated evening/following day professional development event in your region puts the services (all service types) in the region in the driving seat. All registered participants will be sent a survey to choose the courses you want delivered on the day by a team of expert facilitators from Community Child Care, Semann & Slattery and NSW FDC Association. The day will be a mini-conference just for your region! We will talk about environments, program and practice, relationships and leadership. This is your opportunity to meet colleagues, ask questions, have fun and explore what quality provision looks like in practice. You will leave inspired to reflect on your practice.
PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: 1|5|7
Wollongong (Illawarra)
Wed, 12 Aug. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-1
City Diggers Wollongong 82 Church Street, Wollongong
Lismore (Richmond/Tweed)
Thu, 27 Aug. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-2 Lismore Workers Club 225-231 Keen Street, Lismore
Moss Vale (Illawarra)
Thu, 10 Sep. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-3
Moss Vale Golf Club, Arthur Street, Moss Vale
Albury (NSW South West)
Thu, 17 Sep. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-4 S S & A Club Albury
570/576-582 Olive Street, Albury
Coffs Harbour (NSW Mid North Coast) Thu, 15 Oct. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-5
Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
Cnr Pacific Hwy & Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour
Bourke (NSW West)
Tue, 27 Oct. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-6 Bourke Bowling Club 3 Mitchell Street, Bourke
Armidale (NSW North)
Thu, 29 Oct. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-7 Armidale Bowling Club
COURSES FOR
LONG DAY CARE + PRESCHOOLS
LONG D
AY CARE
+ PRESCHOOLS
Parkes (NSW Central West)
Tue, 17 Nov. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-8 Parkes Services Club 9-17 Short Street, Parkes
Newcastle (Hunter)
Tue, 24 Nov. 2015. Time: 9:00am–4:00pm
CCC1510440-9 Wests New Lambton
88 Hobart Road, New Lambton
S
Social Media in Education and Care
Services
151022LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $99
Social media policies and guidelines are an essential component of social media marketing strategy. This course is designed to assist services to draft a social media policy and develop practices to ensure that everyone involved in a service understands their social media responsibilities. This course will also review social media etiquette, ethics and demonstrate how social media can be used effectively in education and care services by both educators and staff.
PROVIDED BY: NSW FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION NQF: 1|6|7
Camden (Sydney South West)
Wed, 15 Jul. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510220-5 Camden Civic Centre Oxley Street, Camden
Mudgee (NSW West)
Sat, 8 Aug. 2015. Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm
FDC1510220-1
The Stables, 84 Market Street, Mudgee
Kempsey (Mid North Coast)
Thu, 13 Aug. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510220-2
Macleay Coast Christian Outreach Centre 443 Pacific Highway, Kempsey
Bowral (Illawarra)
Tue, 25 Aug. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510220-3
East Bowral Community Centre Rowland Road, Bowral
Kingswood (Sydney North West) Thu, 8 Oct. 2015. Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
FDC1510220-4
Mission Australia Centre Kingswood 46 Bringelly Road, Kingswood
T
Transition to School: More Than
Practising With Lunch Boxes
151034LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $99
Early years educators understand the changes children face when moving to school – what more can we do to ensure each child (and their family) is truly ready to transition? This course will explore how we can prepare children and families to embrace the transition and to have a clear picture of what to expect at big school. The course will examine issues such as:
•
Adapting to a different learning approach and curriculum;•
Building resilience;•
Changing routines, and•
Building new friendships and relationships. The course will also explore the use of the NSW Transition to School Statement and other methods for sharing knowledge between early education and care services, schools and OSHC services.PROVIDED BY: COMMUNITY CHILD CARE (NSW) NQF: 1|4|7
Double Bay (Sydney Inner)
Fri, 7 Aug. 2015. Time: 9:30am–12:30pm
CCC1510340-1
The Bay Room – 1st Floor Cosmopolitan Centre, 2-22 Knox Street, Double Bay
West Gosford (Gosford-Wyong)
Wed, 19 Aug. 2015. Time: 11:30am–2:30pm
CCC1510340-2 Gosford RSL Club
26 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford
Pennant Hills (Sydney Central North) Tue, 8 Sep. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
CCC1510340-3
Pennant Hills Bowling Club 52 Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills
LONG D
AY CARE
+ PRESCHOOLS
W
Working Effectively With Staff Teams
151078
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
FEE: $99
This course presents a range of strategies to effectively manage staff teams, which in turn can assist in
maintaining staff motivation and retention. Starting with orientation and ways to ensure team members are aware of workplace expectations, we then look at ways to build and extend their skills, set personal goals and develop learning plans, as well as monitoring and providing feedback on performance such as through staff supervision and performance appraisals.
PROVIDED BY: NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES NQF: 4|7
Mt Pritchard (Sydney South West) Fri, 7 Aug. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
NET1510780-1
Mounties (Mt Pritchard and District Community Club) 101 Meadows Road, Mt Pritchard
Wollongong (Illawarra)
Tue, 25 Aug. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
NET1510780-2 Chifley Hotel
60-62 Harbour Street, Wollongong
Orange (NSW Central West)
Wed, 7 Oct. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
NET1510780-3
Orange Ex-Services Club 231-243 Anson Street, Orange
Tamworth (NSW North)
Wed, 14 Oct. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
NET1510780-4
Tamworth Services Club 199 Marius Street, Tamworth
Dee Why (Sydney North)
Mon, 2 Nov. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
NET1510780-5 Dee Why RSL
932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why
Working With Your Community
151077LEVEL: ALL
FEE: $99
Having strong relationships with your community is an important part of being able to support the needs of children and families. This course explores strategies to strengthen community links, such as developing an understanding of the make-up of your community of service users and others in the area, being aware of relevant support agencies, and engaging in community events. A critical factor is communication, so we also look at approaches to communication and interaction that support children’s wellbeing and learning by promoting respect between people with different beliefs and cultural perspectives, information sharing and ways to build and maintain partnerships with families and key organisations.
PROVIDED BY: NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES NQF: 1|5|6
Newcastle (Hunter)
Wed, 12 Aug. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
NET1510770-1 Travelodge
12 Steel Street, Newcastle
St Johns Park (Sydney South West) Thu, 12 Nov. 2015. Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
NET1510770-2
Triglav Venue (associated with Mounties) 80-84 Brisbane Road, St Johns Park