In 2008 we have introduced an exciting new approach to professional development for children’s services staff.

Although a one off training session can re-ignite passion and we leave with the best of intentions, sometimes it’s not enough to effect sustainable changes in practice once we get back to work. We have developed a series of learning circles where professionals gather over four sessions to reflect, discuss and act to inspire meaningful changes in practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and challenges with people who are working through the same issues as them, try some ideas in practice and then come back to discuss effectiveness and ways to more forward.  

The learning circles will be facilitated by Anthony Semann of Semann and Slattery Training Consultants. Anthony has worked as a teacher, policy developer, local government manager, children’s centre director and academic. His diverse experience has provided him with the opportunity to diversify his skills and bring this knowledge forward to assist organisations and people to enhance their skills and outcomes. 

Are you willing to dare to dream of endless possibilities for curriculum? Interested in meeting with the same group of educators over four sessions to dream, think, act and change your curriculum? If so, this is the professional development program for you. Places are limited, so get in quick and join the dream team for an inspirational and unique journey through curriculum. 

Help we’re Going Crazy! Working with Children’s Behaviours which Challenge us and our Practices.

All four sessions 5.30pm-8.30pm, The Weston Club 1 Liardet St Weston.  

Have you been to a workshop on guiding children’s behaviour and leave feeling energised and excited about change? Did you try to change environments, practices and the team’s thinking to ensure that real changes became evident? Did you feel over time that your enthusiasm and best of intentions did not come to fruition? If so, this learning program is for you.  Over the four sessions you will build your skills and knowledge to;

Reflect on what we know about children’s behaviour, Explore the social construction of childhood and how this impacts on understanding children, Assess current approaches and reflect on their effectiveness, Engage children in decision making processes and behaviour guidance strategies and work in partnerships with families Create sustainable change in practice   

 Phone 1800 228 772 or (02) 6287 3330 to book in.

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