Educator's Guide to the "Early Years Learning Framework for Australia"
The Educators' Guide to the Early Years Framework for Australia is intended "to support curriculum decision making to extend and enrich children's learning from birth to five years and through the transition to school".
The Guide is designed to be used in interactive ways to promote in-depth conversations and thinking
over a sustained period about the concepts which build the Framework. It is not intended to be read in
one sitting. Rather, individuals and teams of educators may find it helpful to ‘dip’ into the Guide at different
points, to focus on one section at a time, and to begin with the section of most interest to them.
Most readers will find it helpful to read the Framework before turning to the Guide.
The following concepts of the Framework are explored in the Guide:
• belonging, being and becoming and their links to learning
• principles, practices and pedagogy, including play and partnerships with families, to support learning
• reflective practice
• curriculum decision making to foster children’s learning in areas identified by five broad
Learning Outcomes
• facilitating children’s transitions in the early years
• developing cultural competence
• Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence
• using theoretical perspectives.
Both the Framework and the Guide are designed to engage educators in critical thinking, reflection and inquiry. As such they are not prescriptive or 'recipe' books, but rather intended to provoke, inspire and challenge. They recognise that there is not one 'right way to provide for children's learning.
For more information and to access your copy of the the Educators - Belonging, Being and Becoming Guide, click this link
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Asia Pacific Autism Conference Perth Australia 8-10 September 2011
"Creating and Inspiring the Future"
The Autism Association of Western Australia invites you to join them for the international Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC11) to be held 8-10 September 2011 in Perth, Western Australia.
Register here for pre-Early Bird savings.
http://www.apac11.org/
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor David G. Amaral, Ph.D. (USA)
Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences Research Director and Beneto Foundation Chair
The M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis
Professor Catherine Lord, Ph.D. (USA)
Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Director of the Autism and Communications Disorders Centre, University of Michigan
Professor Patricia Howlin (UK)
Professor of Clinical Child Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry
Kings College London
Professor Gary Mesibov, Ph.D. (USA)
Professor of Psychology, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
Former Director of TEACCH, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Theo Peeters (Belgium)
International Specialist and Founder of the Opleidingscentrum Autisme (Centre for Training in Autism), Antwerp, Belgium
Professor Tony Attwood (Australia)
Adjunct Professor, Griffith University, Queensland
Hilde DeClercq (Belgium)
Director of the Centre for Training in Autism, Antwerp, Belgium
Lecturer, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Kind regards,
Emily Chee
Event Manager
EECW Pty Ltd
P: +618 9389 1488
F: +618 9389 1499
E: eecw@eecw.com.au
W: http://www.apac11.org/
The Autism Association of Western Australia invites you to join them for the international Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC11) to be held 8-10 September 2011 in Perth, Western Australia.
Register here for pre-Early Bird savings.
http://www.apac11.org/
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Professor David G. Amaral, Ph.D. (USA)
Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences Research Director and Beneto Foundation Chair
The M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis
Professor Catherine Lord, Ph.D. (USA)
Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Director of the Autism and Communications Disorders Centre, University of Michigan
Professor Patricia Howlin (UK)
Professor of Clinical Child Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry
Kings College London
Professor Gary Mesibov, Ph.D. (USA)
Professor of Psychology, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology
Former Director of TEACCH, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Theo Peeters (Belgium)
International Specialist and Founder of the Opleidingscentrum Autisme (Centre for Training in Autism), Antwerp, Belgium
Professor Tony Attwood (Australia)
Adjunct Professor, Griffith University, Queensland
Hilde DeClercq (Belgium)
Director of the Centre for Training in Autism, Antwerp, Belgium
Lecturer, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Kind regards,
Emily Chee
Event Manager
EECW Pty Ltd
P: +618 9389 1488
F: +618 9389 1499
E: eecw@eecw.com.au
W: http://www.apac11.org/
Thursday, November 18, 2010
WA 2011 Early Childhood, Education & Care Conference
"WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY"
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June 2011, Perth Convention Centre
Child Australia is pleased to announce the 2011 Western Australian Early Childhood Education and Care Conference “Windows of Opportunity” to be held over the weekend of June 18 & 19 2011.
“Windows of Opportunity” reflects a significant period in time in which early childhood leaders, educators (in childcare and school settings), academics, researchers and policy makers can come together to work collaboratively to ensure our children have the best start in life.
The conference will provide participants a wide range of international and national key note speakers who will present on the most current research findings and provide a variety of workshops based on Leadership, Learning Environments and Relationships.
The areas of Advocacy, Curriculum and Assessment, Reflective Practice, Play, Early Childhood Education for Aboriginal Children and Inclusion will also be in focus.
To register your interest or find out more visit http://www.waecec.com/
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June 2011, Perth Convention Centre
Child Australia is pleased to announce the 2011 Western Australian Early Childhood Education and Care Conference “Windows of Opportunity” to be held over the weekend of June 18 & 19 2011.
“Windows of Opportunity” reflects a significant period in time in which early childhood leaders, educators (in childcare and school settings), academics, researchers and policy makers can come together to work collaboratively to ensure our children have the best start in life.
The conference will provide participants a wide range of international and national key note speakers who will present on the most current research findings and provide a variety of workshops based on Leadership, Learning Environments and Relationships.
The areas of Advocacy, Curriculum and Assessment, Reflective Practice, Play, Early Childhood Education for Aboriginal Children and Inclusion will also be in focus.
To register your interest or find out more visit http://www.waecec.com/
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
National Quality Framework Information Forums, 2012 and Beyond
DEEWR, together with state and territory governments and the National Out of School Hours Services Association (NOSHSA) and Early Childhood Australia (ECA), will be running National Quality Framework forums across Australia in November and December 2010.
Information forums on the (NQF) and consultations on the proposed National Framework for School Age Care "My Time Our Place" will be held in major cities and some regional areas commencing in November, 2010.
Who Are They For?
People working or using services in Long Day Care, Family Day Care, Outside School Hours Care and Preschool are particularly encouraged to attend the NQF Information forums. Those families or services with school age children in any service type are also encouraged to attend the consultations on the school age care framework. To assist this, sessions have been scheduled to ensure that participants can access more than one session in each of the areas visited.
How Do I Register?
Pre-registration to attend a forum is not required, however it is essential that all attendees sign in at the sessions and you are encouraged to arrive half an hour earlier to enjoy some refreshments, meet with your colleagues and register.
What Are the Sessions About?
• Updated information on the NQF being implemented on January 1, 2012;
• Draft assessment and ratings process;
• The National Legislation and regulations; and
• General update on the implementation of the NQF.
• Presentations by Government representatives;
• Presentation on the draft Framework.
For additional information on these forums, including dates, times and venues, please click on attached link:
NQF Information Forums
DEEWR has now released the Draft National Quality Framework Assessment and Rating Documentation.
For more information visit
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Earlychildhood/Policy_Agenda/Pages/NationalQualityFrameworkAssessment.aspx
For any queries in relation to the Draft National Quality Framework Assessment and Rating Documentation, please contact DEEWR on 1300 363 079.
Information forums on the (NQF) and consultations on the proposed National Framework for School Age Care "My Time Our Place" will be held in major cities and some regional areas commencing in November, 2010.
Who Are They For?
People working or using services in Long Day Care, Family Day Care, Outside School Hours Care and Preschool are particularly encouraged to attend the NQF Information forums. Those families or services with school age children in any service type are also encouraged to attend the consultations on the school age care framework. To assist this, sessions have been scheduled to ensure that participants can access more than one session in each of the areas visited.
How Do I Register?
Pre-registration to attend a forum is not required, however it is essential that all attendees sign in at the sessions and you are encouraged to arrive half an hour earlier to enjoy some refreshments, meet with your colleagues and register.
What Are the Sessions About?
• Updated information on the NQF being implemented on January 1, 2012;
• Draft assessment and ratings process;
• The National Legislation and regulations; and
• General update on the implementation of the NQF.
• Presentations by Government representatives;
• Presentation on the draft Framework.
For additional information on these forums, including dates, times and venues, please click on attached link:
NQF Information Forums
DEEWR has now released the Draft National Quality Framework Assessment and Rating Documentation.
For more information visit
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Earlychildhood/Policy_Agenda/Pages/NationalQualityFrameworkAssessment.aspx
For any queries in relation to the Draft National Quality Framework Assessment and Rating Documentation, please contact DEEWR on 1300 363 079.
What should children drink?
Hi everyone,
The hotter weather is looming (surely it will be here soon), so we thought a tip sheet on fluid and juices might be in order.
Too much juice isn't a good thing
Excessive intake of juices (and milk) provides a great deal of calories from sugars and can displace nutrients. This could compromise the variety and total nutrients (and fibre) that your child gets over the course of the day. This may explain why your child hardly seems to eat but will gulp down milk by the bottle. Plus too much apple or pear juice can also lead to diarrhoea and stagnation of growth, and lastly may contribute to dental cavities. If you do use juice, choose a good quality one and offer no more than 150 mls diluted and divided over a day for young children.
An apple a day; but drinking it isn’t the way
WHAT SHOULD CHILDREN DRINK?
Children’s fluid needs are best met by water – and then milk. So while the occasional fruit juice (not before six months) can provide some nutrients, it should only be given in small amounts. There are many reasons why fruit juice should not be a regular part of a child’s diet, regardless of whether the juice is pure, fruit pulp, has no added sugar and so on. Eating fruit and drinking water is far better for our children.
BUT ISN’T FRUIT JUICE GOOD FOR THEM?
So many of us believe that if we give our children a little fruit juice, this will ensure they are getting vital nutrients such as vitamin C. While fruit-based drinks and even milk alternatives such as soy, oat and rice milks can be added to a healthy diet (in appropriate amounts), they can present problems. One of the big issues is that juices (and even, to a certain degree, too much milk) displace food, which can lead to nutrient imbalances. Promoting healthy drinking habits by encouraging your children to drink water, and age-appropriate amounts of milk, is far better.
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH FRUIT JUICE?
One major concern with young children drinking too much fruit juice is toddler’s diarrhoea. The main sugar in fruit is fructose (literally fruit sugar), along with lesser amounts of glucose and sorbitol. I won’t bore you with the chemistry, but the short story is that fruit juice such as apple and pear tends to cause malabsorption in the intestinal canal, which causes diarrohea and a loss of both nutrients from recently eaten food and fluid.
Too much fruit juice can trigger a chain of events that ultimately inhibits a child’s development and ability to thrive.
Tummy upsets, Loose stools (eg. diarrhoea), Loss of appetite, Poor weight gain, Reduced growth
WHAT CAN MY CHILD DRINK?
Recommendations vary, but when looking for a safe juice for your child, choose citrus juice, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry or white grape juice as they do not contain sorbitol. This is particularly important when your little one already has a tummy upset. Orange juice is especially good because it has equal parts of glucose and fructose and no sorbitol.
HOW MUCH IS OKAY?
While there is no firm consensus on the amount of juice a child can drink – each child reacts differently to varying amounts and types of juices – I recommend erring on the side of caution. (see also Figure 1). For infants (over six months), if you opt to use juices, small amounts of diluted fruit juice (one quarter juice to water and no more than a glass a day) are fine. It’s worth remembering though, that your child will not be disadvantaged if you decide not to give them fruit juice at all, provided they have a diet rich in fresh fruit.
Recommended maximum fruit juice intake per day
1 – 6 years 150ml
7 – 18 years 240 – 360ml (over two servings)
WHAT ABOUT MILK?
Generally, it’s best to wait until after a child’s first birthday before introducing cows’ milk as a drink into their diet. This reduces the risk of reaction or the displacement of ‘milk’ feeds and food.
Keep in mind that reduced-fat products, including milk, are not recommended for young children.
Milk alternatives (calcium enriched) after the first year can be good choices for fluids, many of which are fortified with calcium to overcome deficiencies inherent in the fluid itself. Such drinks also offer a variety of fluids and nutrients, and may be of benefit to children with lactose intolerance or other allergies and sensitivities.
Milk alternatives include:
! Soy ‘milks’ (many of which are now fortified with calcium)
! Nut ‘milks’ such as almond milk (high in essential fats and calcium; not recommended if allergy is present)
! Oat ‘milk’ (notably low-glycaemic index and reputed to be good for the nervous system)
! Rice ‘milk’ (can be quite sweet)
DO YOU HAVE A MILKAHOLIC?
Parents often report that their child won’t eat and is content with just milk. When you consider the energy that milk supplies it is little wonder they don’t feel the need to eat. Ensure that milk is not displacing food; this can cause nutrient deficiencies, failure to thrive and dental problems. If your little one has a healthy varied diet, with food such as yoghurt and cheese, or other calcium-rich foods, one cup of milk a day is generally enough. Meal first, milk later!
Everything in balance: remember that anything you start, you have to be prepared to keep up or put up with the fight to get rid of it later. And lastly, you as the parent stock the cupboards and offer the food and its up to our children to choose from there.
Words by Leanne Cooper
Director of Cadence Health and qualified nutritionist
Childcare Nutrition Kits
Don’t look any further for nutrition information, we have done the work for you. Packed with posters, booklets, all our kids nutrition tip sheets, reports, recipes, CD-ROM and access to our private childcare nutrition page all in this fabulous nutrition kit. Information you can trust at a great price. Available in an Australian version and also NZ versions.
The hotter weather is looming (surely it will be here soon), so we thought a tip sheet on fluid and juices might be in order.
Too much juice isn't a good thing
Excessive intake of juices (and milk) provides a great deal of calories from sugars and can displace nutrients. This could compromise the variety and total nutrients (and fibre) that your child gets over the course of the day. This may explain why your child hardly seems to eat but will gulp down milk by the bottle. Plus too much apple or pear juice can also lead to diarrhoea and stagnation of growth, and lastly may contribute to dental cavities. If you do use juice, choose a good quality one and offer no more than 150 mls diluted and divided over a day for young children.
An apple a day; but drinking it isn’t the way
WHAT SHOULD CHILDREN DRINK?
Children’s fluid needs are best met by water – and then milk. So while the occasional fruit juice (not before six months) can provide some nutrients, it should only be given in small amounts. There are many reasons why fruit juice should not be a regular part of a child’s diet, regardless of whether the juice is pure, fruit pulp, has no added sugar and so on. Eating fruit and drinking water is far better for our children.
BUT ISN’T FRUIT JUICE GOOD FOR THEM?
So many of us believe that if we give our children a little fruit juice, this will ensure they are getting vital nutrients such as vitamin C. While fruit-based drinks and even milk alternatives such as soy, oat and rice milks can be added to a healthy diet (in appropriate amounts), they can present problems. One of the big issues is that juices (and even, to a certain degree, too much milk) displace food, which can lead to nutrient imbalances. Promoting healthy drinking habits by encouraging your children to drink water, and age-appropriate amounts of milk, is far better.
WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH FRUIT JUICE?
One major concern with young children drinking too much fruit juice is toddler’s diarrhoea. The main sugar in fruit is fructose (literally fruit sugar), along with lesser amounts of glucose and sorbitol. I won’t bore you with the chemistry, but the short story is that fruit juice such as apple and pear tends to cause malabsorption in the intestinal canal, which causes diarrohea and a loss of both nutrients from recently eaten food and fluid.
Too much fruit juice can trigger a chain of events that ultimately inhibits a child’s development and ability to thrive.
Tummy upsets, Loose stools (eg. diarrhoea), Loss of appetite, Poor weight gain, Reduced growth
WHAT CAN MY CHILD DRINK?
Recommendations vary, but when looking for a safe juice for your child, choose citrus juice, strawberry, raspberry, blackberry or white grape juice as they do not contain sorbitol. This is particularly important when your little one already has a tummy upset. Orange juice is especially good because it has equal parts of glucose and fructose and no sorbitol.
HOW MUCH IS OKAY?
While there is no firm consensus on the amount of juice a child can drink – each child reacts differently to varying amounts and types of juices – I recommend erring on the side of caution. (see also Figure 1). For infants (over six months), if you opt to use juices, small amounts of diluted fruit juice (one quarter juice to water and no more than a glass a day) are fine. It’s worth remembering though, that your child will not be disadvantaged if you decide not to give them fruit juice at all, provided they have a diet rich in fresh fruit.
Recommended maximum fruit juice intake per day
1 – 6 years 150ml
7 – 18 years 240 – 360ml (over two servings)
WHAT ABOUT MILK?
Generally, it’s best to wait until after a child’s first birthday before introducing cows’ milk as a drink into their diet. This reduces the risk of reaction or the displacement of ‘milk’ feeds and food.
Keep in mind that reduced-fat products, including milk, are not recommended for young children.
Milk alternatives (calcium enriched) after the first year can be good choices for fluids, many of which are fortified with calcium to overcome deficiencies inherent in the fluid itself. Such drinks also offer a variety of fluids and nutrients, and may be of benefit to children with lactose intolerance or other allergies and sensitivities.
Milk alternatives include:
! Soy ‘milks’ (many of which are now fortified with calcium)
! Nut ‘milks’ such as almond milk (high in essential fats and calcium; not recommended if allergy is present)
! Oat ‘milk’ (notably low-glycaemic index and reputed to be good for the nervous system)
! Rice ‘milk’ (can be quite sweet)
DO YOU HAVE A MILKAHOLIC?
Parents often report that their child won’t eat and is content with just milk. When you consider the energy that milk supplies it is little wonder they don’t feel the need to eat. Ensure that milk is not displacing food; this can cause nutrient deficiencies, failure to thrive and dental problems. If your little one has a healthy varied diet, with food such as yoghurt and cheese, or other calcium-rich foods, one cup of milk a day is generally enough. Meal first, milk later!
Everything in balance: remember that anything you start, you have to be prepared to keep up or put up with the fight to get rid of it later. And lastly, you as the parent stock the cupboards and offer the food and its up to our children to choose from there.
Words by Leanne Cooper
Director of Cadence Health and qualified nutritionist
Childcare Nutrition Kits
Don’t look any further for nutrition information, we have done the work for you. Packed with posters, booklets, all our kids nutrition tip sheets, reports, recipes, CD-ROM and access to our private childcare nutrition page all in this fabulous nutrition kit. Information you can trust at a great price. Available in an Australian version and also NZ versions.
Monday, November 1, 2010
PARENTS DAY 2011
Professional Development for Parents May14
This is an exciting opportunity for all West Australian Parents to access first class information on parenting issues.
Saturday 14th May 2011, 9.00am – 4.00pm, The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle
Information at www.parentsday.com.au Ph 08 9388 8843
Fax 08 9388 8848
Refreshments will include a FULL BUFFET LUNCH, morning
and afternoon tea; and the comfort and refinement of one
of WA’s most prestigious hotels. Early bird rate $265 ex gst
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT
This prestigious day of professional development for all parents and educators offers back to back talks and workshops from celebrity advocates of wellbeing, equality and resiliency and from internationally respected academics.
Among our confirmed keynote speakers:
JANE ELLIOTT; recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education, devised the controversial and startling, "BLUE EYES/ BROWN EYES" exercise. Everyone who is exposed to Jane Elliott's work is dramatically affected by it.
STEVE BIDDULPH; One of the world’s best loved psychologists, will talk about raising happy children. Steve’s books, including 'The Secret of Happy children' and 'Raising Boys' have sold over four million copies.
JOHN IRVINE; Acclaimed author and child development expert will talk about the importance of becoming media savvy. Six 90 minute WORKSHOPS will cover topics including POSITIVE BODY IMAGE and CYBERBULLYING.
Other guests include:
HELEN STREET (life overload – managing stress at home)
TONI NOBLE (bounce back – developing resiliency)
SUE BYRNE (positive body image)
KATE HADWEN (preventing cyber-bullying)
STEPHEN MACDONALD (KidsMatter, the school community)
SCHOOL DISPLAYS help you choose the best school for your children
Proudly supported by:
The Government of Western Australia
THe University of Western Australia
Centre for Clinical Interventions
Wise Solutions
This is an exciting opportunity for all West Australian Parents to access first class information on parenting issues.
Saturday 14th May 2011, 9.00am – 4.00pm, The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle
Information at www.parentsday.com.au Ph 08 9388 8843
Fax 08 9388 8848
Refreshments will include a FULL BUFFET LUNCH, morning
and afternoon tea; and the comfort and refinement of one
of WA’s most prestigious hotels. Early bird rate $265 ex gst
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT
This prestigious day of professional development for all parents and educators offers back to back talks and workshops from celebrity advocates of wellbeing, equality and resiliency and from internationally respected academics.
Among our confirmed keynote speakers:
JANE ELLIOTT; recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education, devised the controversial and startling, "BLUE EYES/ BROWN EYES" exercise. Everyone who is exposed to Jane Elliott's work is dramatically affected by it.
STEVE BIDDULPH; One of the world’s best loved psychologists, will talk about raising happy children. Steve’s books, including 'The Secret of Happy children' and 'Raising Boys' have sold over four million copies.
JOHN IRVINE; Acclaimed author and child development expert will talk about the importance of becoming media savvy. Six 90 minute WORKSHOPS will cover topics including POSITIVE BODY IMAGE and CYBERBULLYING.
Other guests include:
HELEN STREET (life overload – managing stress at home)
TONI NOBLE (bounce back – developing resiliency)
SUE BYRNE (positive body image)
KATE HADWEN (preventing cyber-bullying)
STEPHEN MACDONALD (KidsMatter, the school community)
SCHOOL DISPLAYS help you choose the best school for your children
Proudly supported by:
The Government of Western Australia
THe University of Western Australia
Centre for Clinical Interventions
Wise Solutions
RADIO LOLLIPOP ZOO DAY
Radio Lollipop is celebrating 25 years of providing smiles and laughter to the children of Western Australia's hospitals.
Radio Lollipop will have many activities on throughout the day.
Gold coin donation to participate in Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Arts and Crafts, Tug of War, with all money raised going to Radio Lollipop.
WEDNESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2010
9.00AM TO 5.00PM
For kids 4-15 years old accompanied by a paying adult.
Please contact the Radio Lollipop office on 9340 8835 should you have any questions relating to this event.
PERTH ZOO RADIO LOLLIPOP
Radio Lollipop will have many activities on throughout the day.
Gold coin donation to participate in Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Arts and Crafts, Tug of War, with all money raised going to Radio Lollipop.
WEDNESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2010
9.00AM TO 5.00PM
For kids 4-15 years old accompanied by a paying adult.
Please contact the Radio Lollipop office on 9340 8835 should you have any questions relating to this event.
PERTH ZOO RADIO LOLLIPOP
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The EYLF in Practice - Learning Through Play
Have you ever wondered about the research and theories that underpin the play focus of the Early Years Learning Framework and how these relate to work with babies, toddlers and older children?
Dr Lennie Barblett, a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, from the School Of Education, Edith Cowan University will discuss how the principles and practice of the Early Years Learning Framework connect in play-based approaches; how 'intentional teaching' respects and builds on children's interests and experiences and how observations of, and interactions with, children in play can be used for assessment and planning purposes.
Dr Barblett's research interests include early childhood (birth to eight years) curriculum, pedagogy and practice; and early childhood environments. She is an Executive of the WA Branch of Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and led the revision of the ECA Code of Ethics and the development of Early Childhood Teaching Standards for ECA and Teaching Australia. She also serves on the WA Curriculum Council Framework Committee.
Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: The Gowrie, Abernethy Road
Cost: $15.00 each
Dr Lennie Barblett, a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, from the School Of Education, Edith Cowan University will discuss how the principles and practice of the Early Years Learning Framework connect in play-based approaches; how 'intentional teaching' respects and builds on children's interests and experiences and how observations of, and interactions with, children in play can be used for assessment and planning purposes.
Dr Barblett's research interests include early childhood (birth to eight years) curriculum, pedagogy and practice; and early childhood environments. She is an Executive of the WA Branch of Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and led the revision of the ECA Code of Ethics and the development of Early Childhood Teaching Standards for ECA and Teaching Australia. She also serves on the WA Curriculum Council Framework Committee.
Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: The Gowrie, Abernethy Road
Cost: $15.00 each
Monday, October 25, 2010
New child car restraint laws take effect from 1 October 2010
From October 1, 2010, WA Law will require drivers to ensure all children up to 7 years of age travelling in their motor vehicle are restrained in an approved child restraint. The child restraint must be properly adjusted and securely fastened to the child using the restraint at all times.
The laws will require that:
•Children up to 6 months must be in rear facing restraint
•Children up to 4 years must be in a restraint with an inbuilt harness
•Children aged 4 years to under 7 years must be in booster seat
•Children under 4 not permitted in front seat & under 7 not permitted in front seat unless all rear seats are occupied other children under 7 years of age in a vehicle that has a back row or rows of seats.
There will be exemptions for children outside weight / size guidelines for existing restraints
For further information click on one of the resource links below:
www.childcarrestraints.com.au
www.kidsafewa.com.au/childcarrestraints.html
The laws will require that:
•Children up to 6 months must be in rear facing restraint
•Children up to 4 years must be in a restraint with an inbuilt harness
•Children aged 4 years to under 7 years must be in booster seat
•Children under 4 not permitted in front seat & under 7 not permitted in front seat unless all rear seats are occupied other children under 7 years of age in a vehicle that has a back row or rows of seats.
There will be exemptions for children outside weight / size guidelines for existing restraints
For further information click on one of the resource links below:
www.childcarrestraints.com.au
www.kidsafewa.com.au/childcarrestraints.html
Worldly Wise Womens Group
Moved to Perth?
Left your family and friends behind ?
Come and join us!
Meet others in the same situation.
Different activities each week and a free crèche provided
WHERE:
Yangebup Family Centre
11 Dunraven Drive, Yangebup
WHEN:
Wednesday’s during school term
12:00 -2pm
For more details please contact :
Sian Halsall:
Atwell Family Support Services: 9414 6011
Left your family and friends behind ?
Come and join us!
Meet others in the same situation.
Different activities each week and a free crèche provided
WHERE:
Yangebup Family Centre
11 Dunraven Drive, Yangebup
WHEN:
Wednesday’s during school term
12:00 -2pm
For more details please contact :
Sian Halsall:
Atwell Family Support Services: 9414 6011
Fun With Fabric
Best Start Program is pleased to present Fun With Fabric, a free morning for Aboriginal Families.
WHERE
Ottey Centre, 2a Southlake Drive, Southlake
Tuesdays 19 October – 14 December 2010
10.00am – 2.00pm
ACTIVITES
Sun Dye and Tie Dye techniques
Serviettes – from paper to fabric for long-lasting results
Painting and Embellishing – turning fabric into art
Sew simple cushions, bags and cloth baby toys
Come along and join the fun at Best Start in Southlake.
Bring the children to enjoy playgroup activities while you create resources for them.
Discover new art techniques and try your hand at using a sewing machine.
All activities are FREE!
Morning tea and light lunch available.
Contact Jan Cowan, Best Start Coordinator
Phone: 9417 2372 or 0427 013 141
WHERE
Ottey Centre, 2a Southlake Drive, Southlake
Tuesdays 19 October – 14 December 2010
10.00am – 2.00pm
ACTIVITES
Sun Dye and Tie Dye techniques
Serviettes – from paper to fabric for long-lasting results
Painting and Embellishing – turning fabric into art
Sew simple cushions, bags and cloth baby toys
Come along and join the fun at Best Start in Southlake.
Bring the children to enjoy playgroup activities while you create resources for them.
Discover new art techniques and try your hand at using a sewing machine.
All activities are FREE!
Morning tea and light lunch available.
Contact Jan Cowan, Best Start Coordinator
Phone: 9417 2372 or 0427 013 141
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Powerfully Productive People Workshops
Want to know how to effectively handle difficult clients, customers, volunteers, work
colleagues or managers? Would you like to be part of a truly productive team? Then get
ready to discover the most successful strategies and techniques for dealing with people
behaving badly and building powerful and productive teams.
Dr Judy Esmond
Dear Colleague, when working in the area of human behaviour I have facilitated
thousands of workshops throughout Australia. The two most constantly
requested training topics have always been "how to deal with difficult people
who behave badly" and "how to build terrific teams".
So I’ve designed two action-packed workshops in one day where you'll discover the most powerful
strategies and techniques. You can enrol for one workshop but join me for both workshops and save
more money $$$. Here’s what we’ll be covering together...
People Behaving Badly
Workshop 1 :Morning
Difficult clients, customers, volunteers, work colleagues, employees and bosses are everywhere. Yet very few people really know how to handle these annoying, frustrating, distressing and badly behaving people. But
this is about to change, as you join me for this workshop where you'll discover:
Workshop 2 : Afternoon
Teams can achieve so much more both quicker and faster than any one individual alone. Yet few people
know the secrets to building truly terrific teams. So join me, for this exciting workshop where we'll take the art of building great teams and teamwork, to a whole new level and explore:
Times: Workshop 1 - Dealing with People Behaving Badly - 9.00 to 12.00
Workshop 2 - Building Terrific Teams - 12.45 to 3.45
Each workshop is 3 hours and is absolutely packed with great ideas for you
Location: Inglewood Civic Centre Training Room nr of 9th Avenue and 891 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
Free parking all around the Centre
Bus Nos: 21, 22, 67, 68, 69 from the City will drop you at the door in 10 mins
YourInvestment:
You can attend either Workshop 1 or Workshop 2. But why miss a moment? You can
join me for BOTH seminars on one action-packed, content rich day and save ore dollars $$$.
Each workshop is only $129 per person (incls GST)
Both workshops not $258 but only $229 per person (incls GST)
Send 2 or more people to both workshops for only $219 per person (incls GST)
* A great saving of $39 per person compared to two full priced separate workshops. Workshop handouts plus morning and afternoon tea are provided.
Easy Ways to Book Your Places Right Now...
1. Don't miss this opportunity, as places are limited and always go fast! You can enrol through our
website at this special discount link at http://www.judyesmond.com/workshops.html
2. You can email your details to support@teamconsultants.info and we’ll send you an invoice.
colleagues or managers? Would you like to be part of a truly productive team? Then get
ready to discover the most successful strategies and techniques for dealing with people
behaving badly and building powerful and productive teams.
Dr Judy Esmond
Dear Colleague, when working in the area of human behaviour I have facilitated
thousands of workshops throughout Australia. The two most constantly
requested training topics have always been "how to deal with difficult people
who behave badly" and "how to build terrific teams".
So I’ve designed two action-packed workshops in one day where you'll discover the most powerful
strategies and techniques. You can enrol for one workshop but join me for both workshops and save
more money $$$. Here’s what we’ll be covering together...
People Behaving Badly
Workshop 1 :Morning
Difficult clients, customers, volunteers, work colleagues, employees and bosses are everywhere. Yet very few people really know how to handle these annoying, frustrating, distressing and badly behaving people. But
this is about to change, as you join me for this workshop where you'll discover:
- How to use the most efective sure-fire strategies to de-escalate and defuse any difficult situation.
- How to spot different personality types instantly and know why these people are behaving that way.
- What the Napoleon Technique is and how to use it to stop whingers, whiners and negative people.
- What are the Top 3 Strategies that you must choose in dealing with any difficult people.
- How to effectively handle manipulation, threats, personal criticism, sarcasm and abuse.
- Quickly identify situations that increase conflict and develop skills to manage them.
- Understand the deeper underlying emotional base of even the most difficult behaviours.
- When and how to use verbal responses to deescalate any inappropriate behaviours.
- Develop strategies to handle your own stress levels in dealing with difficult people.
Workshop 2 : Afternoon
Teams can achieve so much more both quicker and faster than any one individual alone. Yet few people
know the secrets to building truly terrific teams. So join me, for this exciting workshop where we'll take the art of building great teams and teamwork, to a whole new level and explore:
- What are the 2 most critical questions that all really innovative teams ask and you must too.
- What is the 5Rs method and why it can make all the difference to successful teamwork.
- Why conflict is critical in developing terrific teams and how to use it effectively.
- The simplest and yet most effective strategies to deal with power plays in any team.
- How powerful peer pressure is in any team and how to turn it to the team's advantage.
- Why teamwork is about knowing when to work together and when to pull apart.
- What to do when team members become difficult and when to keep them or to let them go.
- What communication techniques are the most effective with teams of any size.
- How to identify each personality style in your teamto increase productivity.
Times: Workshop 1 - Dealing with People Behaving Badly - 9.00 to 12.00
Workshop 2 - Building Terrific Teams - 12.45 to 3.45
Each workshop is 3 hours and is absolutely packed with great ideas for you
Location: Inglewood Civic Centre Training Room nr of 9th Avenue and 891 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
Free parking all around the Centre
Bus Nos: 21, 22, 67, 68, 69 from the City will drop you at the door in 10 mins
YourInvestment:
You can attend either Workshop 1 or Workshop 2. But why miss a moment? You can
join me for BOTH seminars on one action-packed, content rich day and save ore dollars $$$.
Each workshop is only $129 per person (incls GST)
Both workshops not $258 but only $229 per person (incls GST)
Send 2 or more people to both workshops for only $219 per person (incls GST)
* A great saving of $39 per person compared to two full priced separate workshops. Workshop handouts plus morning and afternoon tea are provided.
Easy Ways to Book Your Places Right Now...
1. Don't miss this opportunity, as places are limited and always go fast! You can enrol through our
website at this special discount link at http://www.judyesmond.com/workshops.html
2. You can email your details to support@teamconsultants.info and we’ll send you an invoice.
Monday, July 5, 2010
NEWS FROM THE ASIA PACIFIC AUTISM CONFERENCE WEBSITE
ASIA PACIFIC AUTISM CONFERENCE
On behalf of the Autism Association of Western Australia we have pleasure in inviting you to the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2011 (APAC 2011) which will take place from 8th to 10th September 2011 at the Burswood Resort in Perth, Western Australia.
A wide range of leading international and national speakers will come together to exchange ideas on current scientific findings and best-practice in working with children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Asia Pacific Autism Conference has developed as one of the most important international conferences on Autism in the southern hemisphere. It attracts leaders from the region and beyond, as well as families and carers.
APAC 2011 is hosted by the Autism Association of Western Australia, an organization recognized as a leader in the field, providing services across the lifespan to people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
The Conference is being planned in liaison with the Australian Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders, the national peak body providing advice to the Australian Government on issues affecting people with Autism and their families
We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Perth in September 2011 for what will be a memorable and rewarding experience.
Joan McKenna Kerr
Conference Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc); and
Director, Australian Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders
On behalf of the Autism Association of Western Australia we have pleasure in inviting you to the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2011 (APAC 2011) which will take place from 8th to 10th September 2011 at the Burswood Resort in Perth, Western Australia.
A wide range of leading international and national speakers will come together to exchange ideas on current scientific findings and best-practice in working with children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Asia Pacific Autism Conference has developed as one of the most important international conferences on Autism in the southern hemisphere. It attracts leaders from the region and beyond, as well as families and carers.
APAC 2011 is hosted by the Autism Association of Western Australia, an organization recognized as a leader in the field, providing services across the lifespan to people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
The Conference is being planned in liaison with the Australian Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders, the national peak body providing advice to the Australian Government on issues affecting people with Autism and their families
We are very much looking forward to seeing you in Perth in September 2011 for what will be a memorable and rewarding experience.
Joan McKenna Kerr
Conference Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc); and
Director, Australian Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Parent and Playleader Information Night.
ARMADALE EARLY YEARS NETWORK PRESENTS
PARENT AND PLAYLEADER INFORMATION NIGHT
When: Tuesday 29th June, 4.30 – 6.30pm
Where: Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Tammi on 1300 135 373 by Monday 28th June – by 10 am for catering purposes.
Crèche provided.
Children will be given dinner.
Tea and Coffee for Parents.
Learn about Developmental Milestones and what you can do to help your child develop their speech and language.
Ongoing information about the Talk Together Learn Forever Program, provided by your supervising Speech Pathologist, Fiona Cowman.
To join Armadale Early Years Network or email list please contact Charmaine Porter or Andrea Highman.
Email: cporter@communicare.org.au or AHighman@communicare.org.au
"Western Australia is a better place to live if communities put their children first."
PARENT AND PLAYLEADER INFORMATION NIGHT
When: Tuesday 29th June, 4.30 – 6.30pm
Where: Champion Centre, 76 Champion Drive, Seville Grove
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Tammi on 1300 135 373 by Monday 28th June – by 10 am for catering purposes.
Crèche provided.
Children will be given dinner.
Tea and Coffee for Parents.
Learn about Developmental Milestones and what you can do to help your child develop their speech and language.
Ongoing information about the Talk Together Learn Forever Program, provided by your supervising Speech Pathologist, Fiona Cowman.
To join Armadale Early Years Network or email list please contact Charmaine Porter or Andrea Highman.
Email: cporter@communicare.org.au or AHighman@communicare.org.au
"Western Australia is a better place to live if communities put their children first."
Friday, June 18, 2010
Early Years Learning Framework, A Vision For Children's Learning
Facilitator: Caroline Fewster
Accreditation Links : QIAS: 3 OSHC: 4 FDC: 3 EYLF Practice: Holictic Approaches, Assessment for Learning. EYLF Outcomes: All Outcomes
Level : 2
Cost : $25.00 or 4 staff for $80.00
Viewing young children as active participants in their own learning, creates new possibilities for educatorsto move beyond pre-concieved expectations about how children learn. The new Early Years Learning Framework encompasses a view of children's lives as characterised by Being, Belonging and Becoming.
This workshop offers early childhood educators the opportunities to discover and explore new possibilities for intergrating the EYLF into their practice to enable early childhood educators to:
13th July, Armadale Arean, Crn Townley St & Forrest St, Armadale
14th July, Kulungah-Myah Family Centre, 136 Le Souef Dr, Kardinya
14th September, WMC Conference Centre, 44 MacDonald St, Kalgoorlie
Accreditation Links : QIAS: 3 OSHC: 4 FDC: 3 EYLF Practice: Holictic Approaches, Assessment for Learning. EYLF Outcomes: All Outcomes
Level : 2
Cost : $25.00 or 4 staff for $80.00
Viewing young children as active participants in their own learning, creates new possibilities for educatorsto move beyond pre-concieved expectations about how children learn. The new Early Years Learning Framework encompasses a view of children's lives as characterised by Being, Belonging and Becoming.
This workshop offers early childhood educators the opportunities to discover and explore new possibilities for intergrating the EYLF into their practice to enable early childhood educators to:
- develop practical strategies to encourage early childhood educators to reflect on their vision for children's learning and their professional practice;
- increase understanding of theoretical approaches that underpin practioner beliefs of how children learn aligned to the EYLF;
- develop strategies to implement new possibilities for children's learning and development;
- increase early childhood educators reflective practicewithin early childhood settings;
- develop practical ideas for embarking on a journey of change; and
- strengthen ability to assess children's learning and development.
13th July, Armadale Arean, Crn Townley St & Forrest St, Armadale
14th July, Kulungah-Myah Family Centre, 136 Le Souef Dr, Kardinya
14th September, WMC Conference Centre, 44 MacDonald St, Kalgoorlie
Thursday, June 17, 2010
CLAN WA—Victoria Park Workshops for Parents Term 3, 2010
Stop the Fighting
This 4 week workshop is on understanding sibling rivalry & provide parents with skills in dealing with conflict.
Wed. 4, 11, 18, 25 August 2010
6.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: $15.00
Willagee Community Centre, Cnr Archibald & Winnacott St, Willagee
Facilitator: Damian Walsh
Supported by City of Melville
Bouncing Back -
Building Resilience in Children
This 2 session workshop will help you develop your child’s resilience by enhancing what is working well.
Thurs. 12, 19 August 2010
9.30am – 12 noon
Cost: $10.00
Kulungah Myah Family Centre, 136 Le Souef Dr, Kardinya
Facilitator: Jo Hanley
Supported by City of Melville
Supported by City of Melville
How to talk so your kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
This 2 week workshop is designed to help improve your communication with your children.
Mon. 23, 30 August 2010
9. 30am—12 noon
Cost: $10.00
Gosnells Lotteries House, 2232C Albany Highway, Gosnells
Facilitator: Penny Spicer
1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching
This 3 week workshop looks at an effective discipline strategy for children.
Tues 31 Aug. 7, 14 September 2010
6.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: $10.00 for 3 weeks
CLAN WA Victoria Park, 2 Memorial Ave, Carlisle
Facilitators: Polly Walsh, Maxine McEwin
Supported by City of Melville
About Boys
A workshop for parents who want to understand their sons and guide their behaviour.
Thurs. 9 September 2010
6.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: $5.00
George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Rd. (cnr. Elderfield Rd) Karawara
Facilitator: Jayde Smith
The Mighty Toddler
This workshop assists parents in understanding why toddlers behave in seemingly negative ways & provides strategies to enable them to become more confident.
Thurs. 16 September 2010
9.30am—12 noon
Cost: $5.00
Canning River Eco Centre, Kent Street, Wilson
Facilitator: Danne Reynolds
For enquiries or bookings phone CLAN WA Victoria Park on 9472 9144
or email mary.p@clanwa.com.au
Bookings are essential. (These details are tentative – please check with office for confirmation.)
This 4 week workshop is on understanding sibling rivalry & provide parents with skills in dealing with conflict.
Wed. 4, 11, 18, 25 August 2010
6.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: $15.00
Willagee Community Centre, Cnr Archibald & Winnacott St, Willagee
Facilitator: Damian Walsh
Supported by City of Melville
Bouncing Back -
Building Resilience in Children
This 2 session workshop will help you develop your child’s resilience by enhancing what is working well.
Thurs. 12, 19 August 2010
9.30am – 12 noon
Cost: $10.00
Kulungah Myah Family Centre, 136 Le Souef Dr, Kardinya
Facilitator: Jo Hanley
Supported by City of Melville
Supported by City of Melville
How to talk so your kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
This 2 week workshop is designed to help improve your communication with your children.
Mon. 23, 30 August 2010
9. 30am—12 noon
Cost: $10.00
Gosnells Lotteries House, 2232C Albany Highway, Gosnells
Facilitator: Penny Spicer
1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching
This 3 week workshop looks at an effective discipline strategy for children.
Tues 31 Aug. 7, 14 September 2010
6.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: $10.00 for 3 weeks
CLAN WA Victoria Park, 2 Memorial Ave, Carlisle
Facilitators: Polly Walsh, Maxine McEwin
Supported by City of Melville
About Boys
A workshop for parents who want to understand their sons and guide their behaviour.
Thurs. 9 September 2010
6.30 – 9.00pm
Cost: $5.00
George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Rd. (cnr. Elderfield Rd) Karawara
Facilitator: Jayde Smith
The Mighty Toddler
This workshop assists parents in understanding why toddlers behave in seemingly negative ways & provides strategies to enable them to become more confident.
Thurs. 16 September 2010
9.30am—12 noon
Cost: $5.00
Canning River Eco Centre, Kent Street, Wilson
Facilitator: Danne Reynolds
For enquiries or bookings phone CLAN WA Victoria Park on 9472 9144
or email mary.p@clanwa.com.au
Bookings are essential. (These details are tentative – please check with office for confirmation.)
Friday, April 30, 2010
Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc) presents:
Tony Attwood - Advance Notice for August
A Seminar with Professor Tony Attwood
Tony will be speaking in Perth on Monday August 30th 2010
Autism Association members register today for a 10% discount!
Tony Attwood Flyer for booking and payment by post or fax http://www.autism.org.au/useruploads/files/seminar_with_tony_attwood_current_flyer_2010.pdf
Register and pay online for Tony Attwood here
https://www.autism.org.au/seminars/book/seminar_id/26
For further information contact: Maxine Marshall by phone: 9489 8900 / Email: maxinem@autism.org.au
Rita Jordan - Advance Notice for MayCompass Seminars in Association with the Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc) presents:
Current Understanding & Practice in Autism & Asperger Syndrome Across the Lifespan with Professor Rita Jordan
Rita Jordan Flyer for booking and payment by post or fax
http://www.autism.org.au/useruploads/files/rita_jordan_flyer.pdf
For further information contact:
Maxine Marshall by phone: 9489 8900 / Email: maxinem@autism.org.au
We hope you can attend one or both of these exciting presentations.
Communicare SMIST.
A Seminar with Professor Tony Attwood
Tony is world renowned for his work with and writings about people with high functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. He is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Tony works in private practice in Brisbane and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. Tony has worked with over 2000 individuals of all ages with Asperger's syndrome. He presents engaging workshops for parents, professionals and individuals with Asperger's Syndrome internationally and is a prolific author of scientific papers and books on the subject. Tony’s latest book The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome (2006) is one of the primary texts on Asperger’s syndrome and is used globally.A dynamic speaker, Tony shares his great knowledge about and respect for those people on the Autism Spectrum, their parents, carers and associates.
Autism Association members register today for a 10% discount!
Tony Attwood Flyer for booking and payment by post or fax http://www.autism.org.au/useruploads/files/seminar_with_tony_attwood_current_flyer_2010.pdf
Register and pay online for Tony Attwood here
https://www.autism.org.au/seminars/book/seminar_id/26
For further information contact: Maxine Marshall by phone: 9489 8900 / Email: maxinem@autism.org.au
Rita Jordan - Advance Notice for MayCompass Seminars in Association with the Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc) presents:
Current Understanding & Practice in Autism & Asperger Syndrome Across the Lifespan with Professor Rita Jordan
Rita Jordan is Emeritus Professor in Autism Studies at The University of Birmingham where she oversees the development professional development programs in Autism studies. She holds a BSc: Psychology, an MSc: Child Development, an MA: Linguistics, and a PhD in the area of Autism. Rita has established two journals in Autism (one of which she co-edited for 11 years) and is high demand speak on the topic throughout the world. In 2007 she received an OBE for her services to special needs education.
Rita will be speaking in Perth on Friday May 28th 2010
Autism Association members register today for a 10% discount!
Rita Jordan Flyer for booking and payment by post or fax
http://www.autism.org.au/useruploads/files/rita_jordan_flyer.pdf
For further information contact:
Maxine Marshall by phone: 9489 8900 / Email: maxinem@autism.org.au
We hope you can attend one or both of these exciting presentations.
Communicare SMIST.
REMINDER FOR ISA'S THAT NATIONAL ISS PROVIDER KU CHILDREN'S SERVICES IS VISITING ON 5TH MAY 2010
National ISS Provider KU Children's Services are attending WA between 4th May and 6th May. Communicare South Metro Inclusion Supprt Team have invited KU to attend our offices to answer some questions regarding KU Children's Services procedures and the ISA realationship with KU.
All Inclusion Support Agencies in WA are invited to attend Communicare on Wednesday the 5th May 2010 to meet with KU children Services representatives who have kindly accepted our invitation.
It would be beneficial to forward any questions/concerns to KU prior to their attendance.
We look forward to seeing you here at Communicare.
We look forward to seeing you here at Communicare.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
AUTISM HOUR
Don't forget Autism Hour this Friday April 30th 2010 at 9.00am.
Autism hour is on April 30 at 9:00am. During autism hour another family will have been given the news that their child has autism. And, by the end of the day six other sets of parents will have joined them. This happens every working day. There are 130 000 Australians with autism. Yet awareness for this devastating, lifelong disability is remarkably low. Autism Spectrum Australia need your help to change this. Send a message of support to people with autism and their families and take the pledge to spread the word about autism on 30 April. Help Autism Hour generate greater awareness by sharing this site with your family, friends & colleagues. http://www.autismhour.com.au/
Autism hour is on April 30 at 9:00am. During autism hour another family will have been given the news that their child has autism. And, by the end of the day six other sets of parents will have joined them. This happens every working day. There are 130 000 Australians with autism. Yet awareness for this devastating, lifelong disability is remarkably low. Autism Spectrum Australia need your help to change this. Send a message of support to people with autism and their families and take the pledge to spread the word about autism on 30 April. Help Autism Hour generate greater awareness by sharing this site with your family, friends & colleagues. http://www.autismhour.com.au/
Don’t know what to say? Don’t worry you can download Autism Spectrum Australia's fact sheet which has lots of info to help you. http://autismhour.com.au/files/Autism-Fact-sheet.pdf
Find out more about autism at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/
You can also take part in drawtism in May. Go to the website to see how you can play pictionary with your friends and raise money and awareness for autism. http://www.drawtism.com.au/
Adding a link to these pages or adding them to your facebook or myspace page would also help spread the word.
Don't forget Autism Hour this Friday April 30th 2010 at 9.00am.
Friday, April 16, 2010
OMEP WA Inc In partnership with AWCH and NCWWA
OMEP WA Inc (World Organization for Early Childhood Education)
in partnership with
AWCH (Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital)
and
NCWWA (National Council of Women of WA)
Invites you to
“CHILDREN’S CONCERNS—What is being done and what can be done”
Featuring
MICHELLE SCOTT
Commissioner for Children and Young People
When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 25th May, 2010
Where: St David’s Church Hall
54 Simpson Street, Ardross.
Cost: $10.00 donation—proceeds to Popondetta Early
Childhood Centre, Papua/New Guinea.
Supper will be provided
Registration: Call Lesley on 9325 8897 (or leave Message)
(by Friday 16th May) Email: ncwwa@iinet.net.au
in partnership with
AWCH (Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital)
and
NCWWA (National Council of Women of WA)
Invites you to
“CHILDREN’S CONCERNS—What is being done and what can be done”
Featuring
MICHELLE SCOTT
Commissioner for Children and Young People
When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 25th May, 2010
Where: St David’s Church Hall
54 Simpson Street, Ardross.
Cost: $10.00 donation—proceeds to Popondetta Early
Childhood Centre, Papua/New Guinea.
Supper will be provided
Registration: Call Lesley on 9325 8897 (or leave Message)
(by Friday 16th May) Email: ncwwa@iinet.net.au
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Early Childhood Australia's Latest Exciting Book Releases
ECA BookWatch is a selection of Early Childhood Australia's latest exciting book releases. I hope it will help you find out more about the newest and most current resources that ECA has to offer. We have chosen books that will be help you continue the important work of caring for and educating children.
Special Offer! If you purchase books from the BookWatch list by 15 May 2010, you'll go into the prize draw for a chance to win one of three Early Childhood Australia, Hoyts or Westfield gift cards valued at $50 each (you get to choose which one you want)! Just enter your unique promo code 0135CE in the Purchase Order Number/ Promotional code field when ordering for your chance to win. Winners will be announced in the next issue of BookWatch and on the ECA Website.
To order go to http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/shop/index.cfm
Remember, postage is free and books will be dispatched to you within two business days.
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Getting the best for your child with autism – An expert's guide to treatment
Bryna Siegel
This book is aimed at parents of children with autism, and will show you proven strategies for understanding your treatment options and tailoring them to your child's needs. Assess your child's strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan of action suited to his or her individual learning style, interests, verbal abilities and social skills.
$32.95
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Key concepts in childhood studies
Allison James & Adrian James
An introduction to the world of early childhood studies - learn key ideas and explore interwoven multi-disciplinary themes. This book seeks to define, introduce and explain, in a straight-forward way, the key concepts that underpin early childhood studies, acting as an ideal primer and refresher for students.
$60.95
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Understanding and supporting children with ADHD
Lesley Hughes & Paul Cooper
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be hard to include in a mainstream classroom, and learning to manage their behaviour is an important step in being able to include them. Drawing directly from personal experience, this book suggests ways to improve behaviour of children with ADHD both in the classroom and at home.
$63.95
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Building better behaviour in the early years
Chris Dukes & Maggie Smith
Learn to create a calm, yet stimulating, positive atmosphere for children and staff in your centre, so children can be supported to become successful learners. Reflect on how the ethos, practice and general approach in your setting impacts on the behaviour of children and adults. This book suggests sensible and practical ways to achieve a stimulating environment.
$57.95
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Identifying special needs in the early years
Kay Mathieson
Offers strategies to identify and accommodate children's individual needs so you can provide the best care and support for the children you work with. A valuable guide for all early years settings, including day nurseries, preschools, long day care and more, this book offers step-by-step instructions and practical advice.
$49.95
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Environments for outdoor play
Theresa Casey
Develop play environments that will meet the needs of all children, providing challenging, flexible, inclusive and stimulating opportunities to learn, develop and play. This book shows you how improving the play environment also offers positive solutions for dealing with with a number of issues ranging from inclusion to playground management.
$57.95
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A short introduction to attachment and attachment disorder
Colby Pearce
This book offers an explanation of how complex problems during childhood may have their roots in the parent-child relationship during the early years, and later from children's involvement in the wider world. It explores the mindset of difficult and traumatised children, and the motivations behind apparently anti-social and defensive tendencies.
$29.95
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Play as therapy
Karen Stagnitti & Rodney Cooper, Eds.
Background theory and practical applications of original research on play assessment and interventions used in therapy. This book will give you a solid foundation for identifying and assessing play dysfunction, play in different cultural contexts, and considerations when intervening with play.
$45.95
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Jump into science
Rae Pica
Research has shown that children learn concepts best when they can engage in and experience them physically – use children's natural energy and enthusiasm to get them excited about science! Bring science to life by helping children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons and the weather. Activities are organised by level of difficulty, with each one incorporating fun, exciting science experiences and movement.
$45.95
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Jump into math
Rae Pica
The perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities, and actively engage children as they explore new math concepts. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. Each activity in this book uses movement to explore new math concepts.
$45.95
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Setting up the preschool classroom
Nancy Vogel
Designed to help you arrange and equip your classroom and outdoor environment to make the most of learning and development opportunities for children. The opening chapter covers design principles of active learning areas, and following chapters go into greater detail for subject areas such as art, reading and writing, music, outdoor and more.
$51.95
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Seven skills for school success
Pam Schiller
Information, activities and experiences that will help children develop the skills they need to become successful learners. Children can learn to develop their social and emotional intelligence, which is used for relating to others, academic learning, expressing feelings and managing interactions.
$51.95
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Me, you, us: Social-emotional learning in preschool
Ann S. Epstein
Social-emotional learning is key to every child's ability to manage their feelings and to interact with others. This book offers a comprehensive approach to this important subject, drawing on extensive research and discussion. It will help you chart a path for young children to follow as they develop their social-emotional skills.
$91.95
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Teaching infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs
Clarissa Willis
For all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers and twos, this book addresses the needs of children with developmental delays, as well as children at risk of developing special needs. Each chapter contains information about how young children learn, and offers strategies and adaptations for different children.
$68.95
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Food and health in early childhood
Deborah Albon & Penny Mukherji
Food contributes to health in terms of nutrition but it also contributes in a real way to children's emotional and socio-cultural experience, and is linked to their developing sense of wellbeing and identity. We all understand the importance of food and nutrition in early childhood, and this continues to influence policy and practice in early childhood settings.
$57.95
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A mind apart
Peter Szatmari
A compassionate book which tells the stories of children with autism or Asperger syndrome, in order to help you gain a stronger sense of your child's experience, and support their growth and learning. Understanding how children with these disorders think and feel is important when learning about how they communicate, what their experiences are and how their minds work.
$28.95
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Best practices for training early childhood professionals
Sharon Bergen
This book uses a model based on developmentally appropriate practices to establish a well-rounded training plan, which will assist you whether you are aiming to implement new policies/programs, fulfill regulatory requirements or build a sense of community among your teachers.
$103.95
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Prep – A class act: Developing confidence and self esteem through the performing arts
Valerie Warwick
This workbook will be extremely useful for anyone who is looking to optimise early learning experiences for young children and will help you tap into their creative capacity through imaginary play and dramatisation.
$57.95
Special Offer! If you purchase books from the BookWatch list by 15 May 2010, you'll go into the prize draw for a chance to win one of three Early Childhood Australia, Hoyts or Westfield gift cards valued at $50 each (you get to choose which one you want)! Just enter your unique promo code 0135CE in the Purchase Order Number/ Promotional code field when ordering for your chance to win. Winners will be announced in the next issue of BookWatch and on the ECA Website.
To order go to http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/shop/index.cfm
Remember, postage is free and books will be dispatched to you within two business days.
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Getting the best for your child with autism – An expert's guide to treatment
Bryna Siegel
This book is aimed at parents of children with autism, and will show you proven strategies for understanding your treatment options and tailoring them to your child's needs. Assess your child's strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan of action suited to his or her individual learning style, interests, verbal abilities and social skills.
$32.95
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Key concepts in childhood studies
Allison James & Adrian James
An introduction to the world of early childhood studies - learn key ideas and explore interwoven multi-disciplinary themes. This book seeks to define, introduce and explain, in a straight-forward way, the key concepts that underpin early childhood studies, acting as an ideal primer and refresher for students.
$60.95
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Understanding and supporting children with ADHD
Lesley Hughes & Paul Cooper
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be hard to include in a mainstream classroom, and learning to manage their behaviour is an important step in being able to include them. Drawing directly from personal experience, this book suggests ways to improve behaviour of children with ADHD both in the classroom and at home.
$63.95
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Building better behaviour in the early years
Chris Dukes & Maggie Smith
Learn to create a calm, yet stimulating, positive atmosphere for children and staff in your centre, so children can be supported to become successful learners. Reflect on how the ethos, practice and general approach in your setting impacts on the behaviour of children and adults. This book suggests sensible and practical ways to achieve a stimulating environment.
$57.95
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Identifying special needs in the early years
Kay Mathieson
Offers strategies to identify and accommodate children's individual needs so you can provide the best care and support for the children you work with. A valuable guide for all early years settings, including day nurseries, preschools, long day care and more, this book offers step-by-step instructions and practical advice.
$49.95
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Environments for outdoor play
Theresa Casey
Develop play environments that will meet the needs of all children, providing challenging, flexible, inclusive and stimulating opportunities to learn, develop and play. This book shows you how improving the play environment also offers positive solutions for dealing with with a number of issues ranging from inclusion to playground management.
$57.95
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A short introduction to attachment and attachment disorder
Colby Pearce
This book offers an explanation of how complex problems during childhood may have their roots in the parent-child relationship during the early years, and later from children's involvement in the wider world. It explores the mindset of difficult and traumatised children, and the motivations behind apparently anti-social and defensive tendencies.
$29.95
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Play as therapy
Karen Stagnitti & Rodney Cooper, Eds.
Background theory and practical applications of original research on play assessment and interventions used in therapy. This book will give you a solid foundation for identifying and assessing play dysfunction, play in different cultural contexts, and considerations when intervening with play.
$45.95
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Jump into science
Rae Pica
Research has shown that children learn concepts best when they can engage in and experience them physically – use children's natural energy and enthusiasm to get them excited about science! Bring science to life by helping children learn about their bodies, animals, seasons and the weather. Activities are organised by level of difficulty, with each one incorporating fun, exciting science experiences and movement.
$45.95
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Jump into math
Rae Pica
The perfect way to turn children's love of active games into learning opportunities, and actively engage children as they explore new math concepts. Research shows that the most effective way for children to learn concepts is to experience them physically. Each activity in this book uses movement to explore new math concepts.
$45.95
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Setting up the preschool classroom
Nancy Vogel
Designed to help you arrange and equip your classroom and outdoor environment to make the most of learning and development opportunities for children. The opening chapter covers design principles of active learning areas, and following chapters go into greater detail for subject areas such as art, reading and writing, music, outdoor and more.
$51.95
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Seven skills for school success
Pam Schiller
Information, activities and experiences that will help children develop the skills they need to become successful learners. Children can learn to develop their social and emotional intelligence, which is used for relating to others, academic learning, expressing feelings and managing interactions.
$51.95
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Me, you, us: Social-emotional learning in preschool
Ann S. Epstein
Social-emotional learning is key to every child's ability to manage their feelings and to interact with others. This book offers a comprehensive approach to this important subject, drawing on extensive research and discussion. It will help you chart a path for young children to follow as they develop their social-emotional skills.
$91.95
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Teaching infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs
Clarissa Willis
For all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers and twos, this book addresses the needs of children with developmental delays, as well as children at risk of developing special needs. Each chapter contains information about how young children learn, and offers strategies and adaptations for different children.
$68.95
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Food and health in early childhood
Deborah Albon & Penny Mukherji
Food contributes to health in terms of nutrition but it also contributes in a real way to children's emotional and socio-cultural experience, and is linked to their developing sense of wellbeing and identity. We all understand the importance of food and nutrition in early childhood, and this continues to influence policy and practice in early childhood settings.
$57.95
____________________
A mind apart
Peter Szatmari
A compassionate book which tells the stories of children with autism or Asperger syndrome, in order to help you gain a stronger sense of your child's experience, and support their growth and learning. Understanding how children with these disorders think and feel is important when learning about how they communicate, what their experiences are and how their minds work.
$28.95
____________________
Best practices for training early childhood professionals
Sharon Bergen
This book uses a model based on developmentally appropriate practices to establish a well-rounded training plan, which will assist you whether you are aiming to implement new policies/programs, fulfill regulatory requirements or build a sense of community among your teachers.
$103.95
_______________________
Prep – A class act: Developing confidence and self esteem through the performing arts
Valerie Warwick
This workbook will be extremely useful for anyone who is looking to optimise early learning experiences for young children and will help you tap into their creative capacity through imaginary play and dramatisation.
$57.95
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2010 Respite Events for Families of Children with Special Needs
Just for Mums - Pampering… fun… workshops… laughter…and sharing in the joys and challenges of parenting a child with special needs.
21 – 23 May at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra
19 – 21 November, Alfred Hines,
Rockingham
Family Fun Day
An inclusive day for children with special needs & their families to share in a variety of fun-filled activities &
connect with other special needs families.
Sunday 17 October, Point Walter
Recreation Centre, Bicton
Fathers Network
Watch this space for news of two fathers’ networks to be established north and south of the river.
Coffee & Chat Morning Teas
An opportunity to meet other families, enjoy a cuppa & talk to our
Family Support Officers
10AM – 11AM, first Thursday of each month at Kalparrin, Level 4 Hay St Bldg, Princess Margaret Hospital
For full program and registration details, please visit www.kalparrin.org.au , phone 1800 066 413 or email kalparrinwa@health.wa.gov.au
Please forward this information to relevant people in your organisation.
Kalparrin acknowledges the support of the Channel 7 Telethon Trust in supporting our Respite Program
Caring for Couples Respite Weekend
A weekend providing time out and a series of structured skills-based workshops for couples caring for a child with a disability. 26 - 27 June OR 11 - 12 September, Quality Resort Sorrento Beach
21 – 23 May at Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra
19 – 21 November, Alfred Hines,
Rockingham
Family Fun Day
An inclusive day for children with special needs & their families to share in a variety of fun-filled activities &
connect with other special needs families.
Sunday 17 October, Point Walter
Recreation Centre, Bicton
Fathers Network
Watch this space for news of two fathers’ networks to be established north and south of the river.
Coffee & Chat Morning Teas
An opportunity to meet other families, enjoy a cuppa & talk to our
Family Support Officers
10AM – 11AM, first Thursday of each month at Kalparrin, Level 4 Hay St Bldg, Princess Margaret Hospital
For full program and registration details, please visit www.kalparrin.org.au , phone 1800 066 413 or email kalparrinwa@health.wa.gov.au
Please forward this information to relevant people in your organisation.
Kalparrin acknowledges the support of the Channel 7 Telethon Trust in supporting our Respite Program
Caring for Couples Respite Weekend
A weekend providing time out and a series of structured skills-based workshops for couples caring for a child with a disability. 26 - 27 June OR 11 - 12 September, Quality Resort Sorrento Beach
Kalparrin WA Presents
COUPLES IN A CARING ROLE
A weekend providing time out and a series of structured skills-based workshops for couples caring for a child with a disability.
This respite event will be held twice in 2010 at Sorrento, Western Australia.
This event is supported by the Channel 7 Telethon Trust. There is no charge for the weekend.
Accommodation and catering costs will be met by Kalparrin but couples will need to make there own way to the venue and to meet any incidental costs incurred.
Dates 9AM, Saturday 26 June – 2.30PM Sunday 27 June 2010
9AM, Saturday 11 September – 2.30PM Sunday 12 September 2010
Venue Quality Resort Sorrento Beach, Western Australia
Who should attend?
The weekend and workshops are designed to strengthen the
relationship between couples living in a committed relationship and
caring for a child with a disability. Preference will be given to couples
who have not previously attended Couples Weekends conducted by
Kalparrin although such couples may register their interest in
participating.
Purpose
For further information or to register your interest in participating, please contact:
Family Support Officer at Kalparrin
Telephone: 93408094 / 1800 066 413
Email: kalparrinwa@health.wa.gov.au
Web: www.kalparrin.org.au
A weekend providing time out and a series of structured skills-based workshops for couples caring for a child with a disability.
This respite event will be held twice in 2010 at Sorrento, Western Australia.
This event is supported by the Channel 7 Telethon Trust. There is no charge for the weekend.
Accommodation and catering costs will be met by Kalparrin but couples will need to make there own way to the venue and to meet any incidental costs incurred.
Dates 9AM, Saturday 26 June – 2.30PM Sunday 27 June 2010
9AM, Saturday 11 September – 2.30PM Sunday 12 September 2010
Venue Quality Resort Sorrento Beach, Western Australia
Who should attend?
The weekend and workshops are designed to strengthen the
relationship between couples living in a committed relationship and
caring for a child with a disability. Preference will be given to couples
who have not previously attended Couples Weekends conducted by
Kalparrin although such couples may register their interest in
participating.
Purpose
- To provide couples who have a child with disabilities with an opportunity to spend time together without the interruptions and activity of parenting.
- To enable partners in a relationship to relax, re-create and rejuvenate, together in a relaxed, safe and supportive environment.
- The specially designed workshop sessions provide an opportunity to:
- Talk about the effect that having a child with a disability has upon your relationship
- Learn more about communication patterns in couple relationships
- Look at ways of strengthening communication skills and coping strategies
- Review the impact stress has upon your relationship and find ways to better manage stress in your lives
For further information or to register your interest in participating, please contact:
Family Support Officer at Kalparrin
Telephone: 93408094 / 1800 066 413
Email: kalparrinwa@health.wa.gov.au
Web: www.kalparrin.org.au
Monday, March 22, 2010
ECIA WA- Language and Literacy Education Event
LUNCHTIME EVENT IN SUBIACO THIS FRIDAY
ECIA WA(Early Childhood Intervention Australia WA Chapter) hold education events during the year and anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend.
Interestingly, so far we mostly have speech pathologists registering for this event!
Yet Sue Gawned and Mary Lee’s work in developing the Booksharing model is very relevant to early childhood educators, families, and others too.
Sue Gawned and Mary Lee
A model for developing Language & Literacy : Booksharing
Sue and Mary are amazingly experienced and respected speech pathologists. They’ve developed a model and package which they will share, with ideas & video demo, at this event.
Friday 26th March
12.30 pm ( approx 1 hour)
Subiaco Theatre Centre 180 Hamersley Rd Subiaco
A donation of $5 is requested for attendance.
Please RSVP as soon as possible to:
Julie 92706611 email JulieB@childaustralia.org.au
Or email Louella louella.vogel@thecompleteadvantage.com.au
Please note we suggest allow 10 mins for walking to the venue from street parking, to be there for 12.30pm start, thanks. We don’t supply lunch so you need to make your own arrangements regarding that.
ECIA WA(Early Childhood Intervention Australia WA Chapter) hold education events during the year and anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend.
Interestingly, so far we mostly have speech pathologists registering for this event!
Yet Sue Gawned and Mary Lee’s work in developing the Booksharing model is very relevant to early childhood educators, families, and others too.
Sue Gawned and Mary Lee
A model for developing Language & Literacy : Booksharing
Sue and Mary are amazingly experienced and respected speech pathologists. They’ve developed a model and package which they will share, with ideas & video demo, at this event.
Friday 26th March
12.30 pm ( approx 1 hour)
Subiaco Theatre Centre 180 Hamersley Rd Subiaco
A donation of $5 is requested for attendance.
Please RSVP as soon as possible to:
Julie 92706611 email JulieB@childaustralia.org.au
Or email Louella louella.vogel@thecompleteadvantage.com.au
Please note we suggest allow 10 mins for walking to the venue from street parking, to be there for 12.30pm start, thanks. We don’t supply lunch so you need to make your own arrangements regarding that.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
April Reminder - Upcoming Professional Development
The following Professional Development sessions are being held in April in the Communicare region. If you wish to attend any of the below listed sessions, please complete the attached registration form and forward it to PSCWA 14 days prior to the session.
April 5th
Let's Make Music Sing and Dance
Venue: YMCA
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
April 6th
Falls Can Be Prevented
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
April 6th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 7th
Communicating with Children So That They Listen
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 12th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
April 14th
Putting Policies into Place
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 9.30am-12.20pm
April 19th & 20th
Nature Of Play Kidsafe Playground Conference
April 19th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 20th
Process not Product
Venue: Art Gallery of WA
Time: 10.15am-12.30pm
April 21st
Financial Administration
Venue: George Burnett
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
April 27th
Portfolios
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 28th
Introduction to Recycled Materials
Venue: Remida
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 29th
CHILD Australia Networking Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 10.30am-12.00pm
Role Modelling/Consultancy Service Visits
PSCWA have identified a need for change in delivering customised support in 2010. PSCWA will be encouraging services to attend Calendar PD workshops, instead of organising additional customised evening PD sessions at individual services. PSCWA will now be offering child care services who access and attend a Calendar Professional Development workshop the opportunity to request a individual consultancy visit at their service as a follow up during the day with the same facilitator that facilitated the Professional Development workshop. The focus of this support is for the facilitator to provide role modelling with early childhood educators on the floor and therefore directly linking theory to practice.
PSCWA have decided to offer this type of support because of recent research that has identified the importance of continual learning and the ability to apply newly learnt skills to enhance positive outcomes for children and families.
To book this session call the Helpline: 1800 783 768 follow this link http://pscwa.org.au/Forms.aspx
to complete a registration form. Cost $60 per hour.
April 5th
Let's Make Music Sing and Dance
Venue: YMCA
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
April 6th
Falls Can Be Prevented
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
April 6th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 7th
Communicating with Children So That They Listen
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 12th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
April 14th
Putting Policies into Place
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 9.30am-12.20pm
April 19th & 20th
Nature Of Play Kidsafe Playground Conference
April 19th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 20th
Process not Product
Venue: Art Gallery of WA
Time: 10.15am-12.30pm
April 21st
Financial Administration
Venue: George Burnett
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
April 27th
Portfolios
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 28th
Introduction to Recycled Materials
Venue: Remida
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
April 29th
CHILD Australia Networking Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 10.30am-12.00pm
Role Modelling/Consultancy Service Visits
PSCWA have identified a need for change in delivering customised support in 2010. PSCWA will be encouraging services to attend Calendar PD workshops, instead of organising additional customised evening PD sessions at individual services. PSCWA will now be offering child care services who access and attend a Calendar Professional Development workshop the opportunity to request a individual consultancy visit at their service as a follow up during the day with the same facilitator that facilitated the Professional Development workshop. The focus of this support is for the facilitator to provide role modelling with early childhood educators on the floor and therefore directly linking theory to practice.
PSCWA have decided to offer this type of support because of recent research that has identified the importance of continual learning and the ability to apply newly learnt skills to enhance positive outcomes for children and families.
To book this session call the Helpline: 1800 783 768 follow this link http://pscwa.org.au/Forms.aspx
to complete a registration form. Cost $60 per hour.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Little Champs Playhouse Presents
PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS CHILD SAFETY
PARENT WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DATE : Tuesday 23 March 2010 TIME : 7pm—9pm
VENUE : Little Champs Playhouse
U13/9 : Parkes Street Cockburn Central
PRICE: $40.00 each or $60.00 per double
Whilst the task of keeping children safe and preventing abuse appears daunting for most parents teaching the Protective Behaviours Program is not. The program once taught should not be seen as an insurance policy against the occurrence of unsafe incidences or child abuse however whilst we cannot ensure the safety of the child by teaching Protective Behaviours we can definitely increase the safety of children who have been taught the skills and strategies contained in the program.
Protective Behaviours WA is Western Australia’s leading prevention education organisation working in WA and Internationally to prevent child abuse. The program seeks to prevent child abuse by providing greater awareness and understanding; as well as providing the tools and strategies for individuals, organisations, parents, families and communities to address and deal with these issues. Their strong and spe-cialised service provides a dynamic professional response to child protection. The Protective Behaviours Program is child-focused, and informed by a fundamental belief that children have a right to physical and psychological safety at all times , and that we as individuals, parents, communities and governments must play a part in protecting children of all ages and walks of life.
This is an opportunity not to be missed by parents so come along and learn how to increase the safety of your child.
Phone (08) 94148461 or email admin@littlechamps.com.au to secure your booking now.
http://www.protectivebehaviourswa.org.au/
PARENT WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DATE : Tuesday 23 March 2010 TIME : 7pm—9pm
VENUE : Little Champs Playhouse
U13/9 : Parkes Street Cockburn Central
PRICE: $40.00 each or $60.00 per double
Whilst the task of keeping children safe and preventing abuse appears daunting for most parents teaching the Protective Behaviours Program is not. The program once taught should not be seen as an insurance policy against the occurrence of unsafe incidences or child abuse however whilst we cannot ensure the safety of the child by teaching Protective Behaviours we can definitely increase the safety of children who have been taught the skills and strategies contained in the program.
Protective Behaviours WA is Western Australia’s leading prevention education organisation working in WA and Internationally to prevent child abuse. The program seeks to prevent child abuse by providing greater awareness and understanding; as well as providing the tools and strategies for individuals, organisations, parents, families and communities to address and deal with these issues. Their strong and spe-cialised service provides a dynamic professional response to child protection. The Protective Behaviours Program is child-focused, and informed by a fundamental belief that children have a right to physical and psychological safety at all times , and that we as individuals, parents, communities and governments must play a part in protecting children of all ages and walks of life.
This is an opportunity not to be missed by parents so come along and learn how to increase the safety of your child.
Phone (08) 94148461 or email admin@littlechamps.com.au to secure your booking now.
http://www.protectivebehaviourswa.org.au/
Resource Focus - Journal Collection @ Child Australia
Child Australia's Resource Centre collects a range of early childhood related journals which members are able to access onsite at our Malaga office. For members who are unable to visit the Resource Centre, please contact our staff who can send copies of articles to you, although limits do apply due to copyright law.
Our Journal Collection cover a wide range of topics and are an important tool in assisting early childhood educators keep up-to-date with trends and latest research findings in the early childhood sector.
Journals collected by the Resource Centre
Australiasian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC)
Published quarterly, AJEC offers research-based articles that are designed to impart new information and encourage the critical exchange of ideas among early childhood practitioners, academics and students.
The journal is overseen by the AJEC Committee, and all articles published in the journal are peer-reviewed to ensure that the quality of the publication is maintained at the highest standard.
Every Child
Every Child focuses on the here-and-now, and its articles, written by early childhood professionals, explore what's really going on in early childhood, from current practices in suburban childcare centres to Federal Government policy. Aiming to encourage innovation, promote good practice, and stimulate debate, Every Child magazine is an established favourite among the early childhood community.
Exchange Magazine
Each bi-monthly issue of Exchange is packed with practical articles written by the leading authorities in the field on issues early childhood professionals face every day. Plus, in every issue there is a 16-page staff training section, Beginnings Workshop, focusing on a curriculum area such as play, literacy, diversity, space design, discipline, music, and circle time.
Rattler
Rattler is the quarterly publication of Community Child Care and contains high-quality essays and articles about a wide range of social, economic, educational and political issues that affect the childcare industry, from both industry and human interest perspectives. The magazine publishes a range of opinions and offers a forum to stimulate professional development and discussion.
Reflections
Reflections is a quarterly publication by Gowrie Australia for staff and families in children' services.
Reflections focuses on national issues and developments that are of interest to workers in children's services. The editorial committee strives to balance a professional overview of the children’s services arena with practical interpretations of theories and programs.
The Resource Centre is open Monday - Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
If you would like to visit the Resource Centre outside these hours please contact us and we can arrange an appointment.
For further information on Journals, other resources or membership enquires please contact the Resource Centre on 9270 6618 or library@childaustralia.org.au
Our Journal Collection cover a wide range of topics and are an important tool in assisting early childhood educators keep up-to-date with trends and latest research findings in the early childhood sector.
Journals collected by the Resource Centre
Australiasian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC)
Published quarterly, AJEC offers research-based articles that are designed to impart new information and encourage the critical exchange of ideas among early childhood practitioners, academics and students.
The journal is overseen by the AJEC Committee, and all articles published in the journal are peer-reviewed to ensure that the quality of the publication is maintained at the highest standard.
Every Child
Every Child focuses on the here-and-now, and its articles, written by early childhood professionals, explore what's really going on in early childhood, from current practices in suburban childcare centres to Federal Government policy. Aiming to encourage innovation, promote good practice, and stimulate debate, Every Child magazine is an established favourite among the early childhood community.
Exchange Magazine
Each bi-monthly issue of Exchange is packed with practical articles written by the leading authorities in the field on issues early childhood professionals face every day. Plus, in every issue there is a 16-page staff training section, Beginnings Workshop, focusing on a curriculum area such as play, literacy, diversity, space design, discipline, music, and circle time.
Rattler
Rattler is the quarterly publication of Community Child Care and contains high-quality essays and articles about a wide range of social, economic, educational and political issues that affect the childcare industry, from both industry and human interest perspectives. The magazine publishes a range of opinions and offers a forum to stimulate professional development and discussion.
Reflections
Reflections is a quarterly publication by Gowrie Australia for staff and families in children' services.
Reflections focuses on national issues and developments that are of interest to workers in children's services. The editorial committee strives to balance a professional overview of the children’s services arena with practical interpretations of theories and programs.
The Resource Centre is open Monday - Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
If you would like to visit the Resource Centre outside these hours please contact us and we can arrange an appointment.
For further information on Journals, other resources or membership enquires please contact the Resource Centre on 9270 6618 or library@childaustralia.org.au
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Asthma In Childcare
Asthma is the leading cause of hospitalisation of
children aged 0-4 years.
One hour staff sessions can be held at your centre
at a time convenient to your staff for only $66
Parents may also be invited to attend
An asthma education session will cover...
• What is asthma?
• Recognising signs of an asthma attack
• Asthma First Aid
• Knowledge and use of medications
• Working with parents to provide a safe environment for children with asthma
Session bookings and enquiries:
Asthma Information 1800 645 130 (freecall) www.asthmawa.org.au
children aged 0-4 years.
- Would your staff know what to do in an asthma emergency?
- Asthma is serious
One hour staff sessions can be held at your centre
at a time convenient to your staff for only $66
Parents may also be invited to attend
An asthma education session will cover...
• What is asthma?
• Recognising signs of an asthma attack
• Asthma First Aid
• Knowledge and use of medications
• Working with parents to provide a safe environment for children with asthma
Session bookings and enquiries:
- Phone 9289 3600 or
- email admin.community@asthmawa.org.au
Asthma Information 1800 645 130 (freecall) www.asthmawa.org.au
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
March Reminder - Upcoming Professional Development
The following Professional Development sessions are being held in March in the Communicare region. If you wish to attend any of the below listed sessions, please follow the link to complete the attached registration form and forward it to PSCWA 14 days prior to the session.
March 2nd
Explorer Workshop
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 3rd
Process not Product
Venue: Art Gallery or WA
Time: 10.15am-12.30pm
March 3rd
Food Safety - Competency Based
Venue: YMCA
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 4th
Introduction to Recycled Materials
Venue: Remida
Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
March 5th
Play and Learning in an Indigenous Context
Venue: Wollaston Conference Centre
Time: 9.00am-4.30pm
March 8th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
March 9th
The Link Between Misbehaviour and Poor Self Esteem: Practical Solutions
Venue: George Burnett
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
March 10th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: Armadale Arena
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 10th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: Challenge Stadium
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 15th
Inclusive Environments
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 17th
Menu Planning
Venue: YMCA
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 23rd
Language and Literacy
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 26th to 28th
Nurturing the Leader Within: A Retreat Like No Other
Venue: Abby Beach Resort, Busselton
March 26th
PALS
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm
March 29th
Protective Behaviours
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 9.30am-1.30pm
March 29th
OS&H
Venue: YMCA
Time: 6.30pm-9.30pm
March 30th
QA Processes
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Role Modelling/Consultancy Service Visits
PSCWA have identified a need for change in delivering customised support in 2010. PSCWA will be encouraging services to attend Calendar PD workshops, instead of organising additional customised evening PD sessions at individual services. PSCWA will now be offering child care services who access and attend a Calendar Professional Development workshop the opportunity to request a individual consultancy visit at their service as a follow up during the day with the same facilitator that facilitated the Professional Development workshop. The focus of this support is for the facilitator to provide role modelling with early childhood educators on the floor and therefore directly linking theory to practice.
PSCWA have decided to offer this type of support because of recent research that has identified the importance of continual learning and the ability to apply newly learnt skills to enhance positive outcomes for children and families.
To book a session call the Helpline: 1800 783 768 or follow this link http://pscwa.org.au/Forms.aspx to complete a registration form.
March 2nd
Explorer Workshop
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 3rd
Process not Product
Venue: Art Gallery or WA
Time: 10.15am-12.30pm
March 3rd
Food Safety - Competency Based
Venue: YMCA
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 4th
Introduction to Recycled Materials
Venue: Remida
Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm
March 5th
Play and Learning in an Indigenous Context
Venue: Wollaston Conference Centre
Time: 9.00am-4.30pm
March 8th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
March 9th
The Link Between Misbehaviour and Poor Self Esteem: Practical Solutions
Venue: George Burnett
Time: 9.30am-11.30am
March 10th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: Armadale Arena
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 10th
EYLF Familiarisation Session
Venue: Challenge Stadium
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 15th
Inclusive Environments
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 17th
Menu Planning
Venue: YMCA
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 23rd
Language and Literacy
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
March 26th to 28th
Nurturing the Leader Within: A Retreat Like No Other
Venue: Abby Beach Resort, Busselton
March 26th
PALS
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Centre
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm
March 29th
Protective Behaviours
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 9.30am-1.30pm
March 29th
OS&H
Venue: YMCA
Time: 6.30pm-9.30pm
March 30th
QA Processes
Venue: CHILD Australia
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Role Modelling/Consultancy Service Visits
PSCWA have identified a need for change in delivering customised support in 2010. PSCWA will be encouraging services to attend Calendar PD workshops, instead of organising additional customised evening PD sessions at individual services. PSCWA will now be offering child care services who access and attend a Calendar Professional Development workshop the opportunity to request a individual consultancy visit at their service as a follow up during the day with the same facilitator that facilitated the Professional Development workshop. The focus of this support is for the facilitator to provide role modelling with early childhood educators on the floor and therefore directly linking theory to practice.
PSCWA have decided to offer this type of support because of recent research that has identified the importance of continual learning and the ability to apply newly learnt skills to enhance positive outcomes for children and families.
To book a session call the Helpline: 1800 783 768 or follow this link http://pscwa.org.au/Forms.aspx to complete a registration form.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
February 2010 National Survey of Child Care Services
A chance to have your say on early childhood educators’ professional development needs and preferences.
At the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations we want to find out more about early childhood educators’ experience of professional development and inclusion support provided through the Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP), and educators’ needs and preferences. We also want to know what support early childhood educators require to provide quality, inclusive child care for all children. For this reason the Department has engaged the consultancy firm, KPMG, to conduct a survey of all child care services nationally.
KPMG will conduct the survey online. A survey link will be sent to all child care service managers via the Child Care Management System (CCMS) email alert function in mid February 2010. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. For child care services that are not registered with CCMS a hard-copy survey and return addressed envelope will be provided in the mail. Hard-copy surveys can be requested by calling Claudia Zines on 02 6240 7291.
In responding to the survey, Child Care Service Managers will be asked a series of questions to indicate what types of professional development their staff currently accesses and indicate whether they are satisfied with these services. They will also be asked to provide suggestions on what other services they would like to access to assist them provide quality child care.
Information collected from this survey will help inform the management and development of Australian Government programs that provide professional development and inclusion support to early childhood educators.
KPMG shall manage the survey to ensure the confidentiality of your responses and provide only de-identified survey results to DEEWR.
Please keep an eye out for this survey link in mid February 2010.
Communicare Inclusion Support Agency encourages all services to participate in this survey for the benefit of the Inclusion Support Program and the children participating in services accross Australia. Communicare Inclusion Support Facilitators will be discussing this survey with Directors / Co-ordinators when visiting services encouraging participation.
A chance to have your say on early childhood educators’ professional development needs and preferences.
At the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations we want to find out more about early childhood educators’ experience of professional development and inclusion support provided through the Inclusion and Professional Support Program (IPSP), and educators’ needs and preferences. We also want to know what support early childhood educators require to provide quality, inclusive child care for all children. For this reason the Department has engaged the consultancy firm, KPMG, to conduct a survey of all child care services nationally.
KPMG will conduct the survey online. A survey link will be sent to all child care service managers via the Child Care Management System (CCMS) email alert function in mid February 2010. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. For child care services that are not registered with CCMS a hard-copy survey and return addressed envelope will be provided in the mail. Hard-copy surveys can be requested by calling Claudia Zines on 02 6240 7291.
In responding to the survey, Child Care Service Managers will be asked a series of questions to indicate what types of professional development their staff currently accesses and indicate whether they are satisfied with these services. They will also be asked to provide suggestions on what other services they would like to access to assist them provide quality child care.
Information collected from this survey will help inform the management and development of Australian Government programs that provide professional development and inclusion support to early childhood educators.
KPMG shall manage the survey to ensure the confidentiality of your responses and provide only de-identified survey results to DEEWR.
Please keep an eye out for this survey link in mid February 2010.
Communicare Inclusion Support Agency encourages all services to participate in this survey for the benefit of the Inclusion Support Program and the children participating in services accross Australia. Communicare Inclusion Support Facilitators will be discussing this survey with Directors / Co-ordinators when visiting services encouraging participation.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Inclusion of children with additional needs are battling years of exclusion. Beliefs on how children should be included still vary so we have provided an explanation to assist services to understand the role of the extra staff member. The days of one on one care for the child with additional needs are gone as all staff need to be familiar with the child and the child needs to form attachments with all staff. The staff member employed as the extra pair of hands should not shadow or only work with the child with special needs, but be there to assist the staff to include all children into the daily programme. Below is an overview of the role of the extra staff member. I would encourage staff from all services that have employed an extra staff member for a child with additional needs to read this.
PROGRAMMES
Several programmes exist to access funding for an extra staff member to support the inclusion of a child with additional needs. These programmes include the Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS) and limited short term funding with Flexible Support Subsidy (FSF) from Communicare South Metro Inclusion Support Team (SMIST).
ROLE OF THE EXTRA STAFF MEMBER
The primary role of ANY extra staff member in your service is to increase the staff: child ratio to help include a child with additional needs while also meeting the needs of all children within the group.
Inclusion means giving all children opportunities for acceptance, belonging and participation in a child care programme. Inclusion is not one-to-one support. If such support is necessary at specific times such as mealtimes, it should only be for short periods during the day. The extra help provided should be within the group setting and not in a discrete or separate area. The extra worker must never be in a separate area or left alone with any child – including the child with additional needs. If you have any questions about inclusive practice, please speak to Communicare SMIST.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EXTRA STAFF MEMBER
• The extra staff member is in the room to increase the staff:child ratio to help to include the child with additional needs, as well as making sure that all of the other children’s needs are being met. Remember, this extra staff member is over and above normal regulations at all times. The extra staff member cannot be used to meet the staffing levels required to maintain local licensing requirements. The extra staff member is in addition to the necessary staff: child ratio in the room.
• No one caregiver is expected to take on the full responsibility for any child. The aim is to share the skills and workload involved in supporting the child with additional needs. The extra staff member is not expected to provide 1:1 support for the child and must not assist only the child with additional needs to the exclusion of other children.
• The extra staff member is not a specialist for the child. The focus is on all staff being competent when assisting the child. Caregivers may choose to assist the child as necessary, or to take turns in helping the child, e.g. on a roster system.
• The extra staff member should not provide specialist assistance, e.g., medical assistance or physiotherapy, to the child with additional needs.
• As much as possible, the child with additional needs should remain with the group, with all staff encouraging the child’s participation in the programme. This can work well using a roster system.
• One caregiver (usually a trained staff member) may take responsibility for liaising with Inclusion Support Facilitator regarding the child’s specific needs and implementation of any Service Support Plan. However, this information should be shared with everyone, so that all caregivers can take over as needed.
• The extra staff member can relieve a child care worker to give them time to plan the programme. This planning may need to be undertaken in the room as the extra staff member is in addition to the legislated staff: child ratio.
• The extra staff member may also take over caregivers duties while the caregiver attends training or has contact with an Inclusion Support Facilitator for programme planning, training etc as per inclusion support plan. However, if the caregiver leaves the room, the Service must replace the caregiver as the extra staff member is over and above normal staff ratios at all times.
• The extra staff member is expected to be working in the same room as the child with additional needs for whom the funding has been given.
• The extra staff member cannot be used to do tasks that are over and above the daily routine and programme, particularly when the task is not related to the child’s additional needs
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXTRA STAFF MEMBER?
It is the responsibility of the service to employ the extra staff member, so service managers must feel confident in the skills of the person employed. The service is also responsible for the way in which the extra staff member is used throughout the day. Some examples are attached to help services understand how the extra staff member should operate in the service. You can see from the examples that the extra staff member is there to increase the staff:child ratios. There is always an extra member of staff on the floor for the allocated extra staff hours.
WHO CAN HELP
As well as assisting you to apply for funding, Inclusion Support Facilitators (ISF) are available for ongoing support. They can assist with practical advice and management strategies to actively promote inclusive practices. Inclusion Teams do their best to respond to the individual needs of each child and each service. Please talk with your ISF if you feel these needs are not being effectively met.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING EXAMPLES
Example 1: 1 caregiver to 10 children (3-5) and 1 funded extra staff member
1 caregiver to 13 children (6-12) and 1 funded extra staff member
If the main caregiver goes for any break or leaves the room then they must be replaced. The extra staff member cannot be counted as part of the normal staffing numbers. As a result there would always be 2 caregivers in the room, to care for all the children as per child care regulations.
Example 2: 2 caregivers to 20 children (3-5) and 1 funded extra worker
2 caregivers to 26 children (6-12) and 1 funded extra worker
Indoor/Outdoor play. 1 caregiver outside, 1 caregiver inside and one caregiver floating to the area the child with additional needs is playing. As a result, wherever the child with additional needs is there will be 2 caregivers, but neither need be the staff member employed with the extra funding.
Example 3 – 2 caregivers to 10 toddlers and 1 funded extra staff member
Outside play. The child to whom funding is attached requires nappy change. The caregiver on the nappy change roster, takes child in and changes the nappy. If necessary, 2 caregivers can do this if the child needs more support (e.g. if a two person lift is required). Therefore one caregiver will change the child, the other may support the child, and the third caregiver supervises the rest of the group as per child care regulations.
Scenario - 2 caregivers to 20 children (3-5) and 1 funded extra staff member
Situation: 1 caregiver at lunch, 1 caregiver cleaning up after lunch, and 1 caregiver supervising rest time. If the majority of children are sleeping, this allows 1 caregiver to do cleaning or other duties while the other caregiver remains with the group. If the majority of children are awake, the priority is the care of the children. The other duties can be done when the children settle or another caregiver comes to help.
PROGRAMMES
Several programmes exist to access funding for an extra staff member to support the inclusion of a child with additional needs. These programmes include the Inclusion Support Subsidy (ISS) and limited short term funding with Flexible Support Subsidy (FSF) from Communicare South Metro Inclusion Support Team (SMIST).
ROLE OF THE EXTRA STAFF MEMBER
The primary role of ANY extra staff member in your service is to increase the staff: child ratio to help include a child with additional needs while also meeting the needs of all children within the group.
Inclusion means giving all children opportunities for acceptance, belonging and participation in a child care programme. Inclusion is not one-to-one support. If such support is necessary at specific times such as mealtimes, it should only be for short periods during the day. The extra help provided should be within the group setting and not in a discrete or separate area. The extra worker must never be in a separate area or left alone with any child – including the child with additional needs. If you have any questions about inclusive practice, please speak to Communicare SMIST.
GUIDELINES FOR THE EXTRA STAFF MEMBER
• The extra staff member is in the room to increase the staff:child ratio to help to include the child with additional needs, as well as making sure that all of the other children’s needs are being met. Remember, this extra staff member is over and above normal regulations at all times. The extra staff member cannot be used to meet the staffing levels required to maintain local licensing requirements. The extra staff member is in addition to the necessary staff: child ratio in the room.
• No one caregiver is expected to take on the full responsibility for any child. The aim is to share the skills and workload involved in supporting the child with additional needs. The extra staff member is not expected to provide 1:1 support for the child and must not assist only the child with additional needs to the exclusion of other children.
• The extra staff member is not a specialist for the child. The focus is on all staff being competent when assisting the child. Caregivers may choose to assist the child as necessary, or to take turns in helping the child, e.g. on a roster system.
• The extra staff member should not provide specialist assistance, e.g., medical assistance or physiotherapy, to the child with additional needs.
• As much as possible, the child with additional needs should remain with the group, with all staff encouraging the child’s participation in the programme. This can work well using a roster system.
• One caregiver (usually a trained staff member) may take responsibility for liaising with Inclusion Support Facilitator regarding the child’s specific needs and implementation of any Service Support Plan. However, this information should be shared with everyone, so that all caregivers can take over as needed.
• The extra staff member can relieve a child care worker to give them time to plan the programme. This planning may need to be undertaken in the room as the extra staff member is in addition to the legislated staff: child ratio.
• The extra staff member may also take over caregivers duties while the caregiver attends training or has contact with an Inclusion Support Facilitator for programme planning, training etc as per inclusion support plan. However, if the caregiver leaves the room, the Service must replace the caregiver as the extra staff member is over and above normal staff ratios at all times.
• The extra staff member is expected to be working in the same room as the child with additional needs for whom the funding has been given.
• The extra staff member cannot be used to do tasks that are over and above the daily routine and programme, particularly when the task is not related to the child’s additional needs
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXTRA STAFF MEMBER?
It is the responsibility of the service to employ the extra staff member, so service managers must feel confident in the skills of the person employed. The service is also responsible for the way in which the extra staff member is used throughout the day. Some examples are attached to help services understand how the extra staff member should operate in the service. You can see from the examples that the extra staff member is there to increase the staff:child ratios. There is always an extra member of staff on the floor for the allocated extra staff hours.
WHO CAN HELP
As well as assisting you to apply for funding, Inclusion Support Facilitators (ISF) are available for ongoing support. They can assist with practical advice and management strategies to actively promote inclusive practices. Inclusion Teams do their best to respond to the individual needs of each child and each service. Please talk with your ISF if you feel these needs are not being effectively met.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING EXAMPLES
Example 1: 1 caregiver to 10 children (3-5) and 1 funded extra staff member
1 caregiver to 13 children (6-12) and 1 funded extra staff member
If the main caregiver goes for any break or leaves the room then they must be replaced. The extra staff member cannot be counted as part of the normal staffing numbers. As a result there would always be 2 caregivers in the room, to care for all the children as per child care regulations.
Example 2: 2 caregivers to 20 children (3-5) and 1 funded extra worker
2 caregivers to 26 children (6-12) and 1 funded extra worker
Indoor/Outdoor play. 1 caregiver outside, 1 caregiver inside and one caregiver floating to the area the child with additional needs is playing. As a result, wherever the child with additional needs is there will be 2 caregivers, but neither need be the staff member employed with the extra funding.
Example 3 – 2 caregivers to 10 toddlers and 1 funded extra staff member
Outside play. The child to whom funding is attached requires nappy change. The caregiver on the nappy change roster, takes child in and changes the nappy. If necessary, 2 caregivers can do this if the child needs more support (e.g. if a two person lift is required). Therefore one caregiver will change the child, the other may support the child, and the third caregiver supervises the rest of the group as per child care regulations.
Scenario - 2 caregivers to 20 children (3-5) and 1 funded extra staff member
Situation: 1 caregiver at lunch, 1 caregiver cleaning up after lunch, and 1 caregiver supervising rest time. If the majority of children are sleeping, this allows 1 caregiver to do cleaning or other duties while the other caregiver remains with the group. If the majority of children are awake, the priority is the care of the children. The other duties can be done when the children settle or another caregiver comes to help.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
INDIGENOUS PLAY AND LEARNING FORUM
MOORDITJ KULUNGA KAATITJINY
– SOLID KIDS LEARNING
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN TILL THE 19TH FEBRUARY!
FOR FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 2010
9AM TO 4:30PM
What’s being covered at the forum?
The uniqueness of Aboriginal spirituality and parenting in an Indigenous context; Dads in the early years; Relationships, belonging and identity; Nutrition and active play; Hearing loss and language development, Play and Language; Practical play ideas and activities; and a showcase of WA playgroups and programs.
Who should come?
Parents; playgroup leaders and coordinators; childcare workers; and people working with Aboriginal families with young children (aged birth to five) who want to hear about the latest programs and how to plan successful play and learning experiences for Aboriginal children.
Where is it?
Wollaston Conference Centre – Wollaston Road, Mt Claremont (Perth). For a map click on the following link http://wollastoncollege.com.au/location.htm
Who’s organising it?
This forum is an interagency initiative supported by Playgroup WA (Inc), the Yorganop Indigenous Professional Support Unit, The Smith Family, Department for Communities and Department of Education Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning.
What is the cost?
Registration fees are based on the following categories:
1. Parents and volunteers at playgroups: $30
2. Playgroup workers, childcare workers and para-professionals: $50
3. Other (health & allied health professionals, program coordinators, team leaders etc): $100
Please note, a set number of places has been allocated to each category
For more information about the program and the day contact:
Carol Ryder - Department for Communities 6279 1203 or Carol.Ryder@communities.wa.gov.au
Lesley Murray - Department for Communities 0427013153 or Lesley.Murray@communities.wa.gov.au
Freda Ogilvie - Department of Education and Training (WA) (08) 9841 0302 or
freda.ogilvie1@det.wa.edu.au
Penny Chellew - Playgroup WA (Inc) 9228 8088 or programs@playgroupwa.com.au
Christine Dimovich - Yorganop IPSU 9321 9090 or admin@yipsuwa.org.au
Julie Mckay – The Smith Family 9440 6661 or Julie.Mckay@thesmithfamily.com.au
For queries regarding registrations and payments, please contact Tracy Buchholz at Playgroup WA (Inc) on
08 9228 8088 or email training@playgroupwa.com.au
– SOLID KIDS LEARNING
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN TILL THE 19TH FEBRUARY!
FOR FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 2010
9AM TO 4:30PM
What’s being covered at the forum?
The uniqueness of Aboriginal spirituality and parenting in an Indigenous context; Dads in the early years; Relationships, belonging and identity; Nutrition and active play; Hearing loss and language development, Play and Language; Practical play ideas and activities; and a showcase of WA playgroups and programs.
Who should come?
Parents; playgroup leaders and coordinators; childcare workers; and people working with Aboriginal families with young children (aged birth to five) who want to hear about the latest programs and how to plan successful play and learning experiences for Aboriginal children.
Where is it?
Wollaston Conference Centre – Wollaston Road, Mt Claremont (Perth). For a map click on the following link http://wollastoncollege.com.au/location.htm
Who’s organising it?
This forum is an interagency initiative supported by Playgroup WA (Inc), the Yorganop Indigenous Professional Support Unit, The Smith Family, Department for Communities and Department of Education Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning.
What is the cost?
Registration fees are based on the following categories:
1. Parents and volunteers at playgroups: $30
2. Playgroup workers, childcare workers and para-professionals: $50
3. Other (health & allied health professionals, program coordinators, team leaders etc): $100
Please note, a set number of places has been allocated to each category
For more information about the program and the day contact:
Carol Ryder - Department for Communities 6279 1203 or Carol.Ryder@communities.wa.gov.au
Lesley Murray - Department for Communities 0427013153 or Lesley.Murray@communities.wa.gov.au
Freda Ogilvie - Department of Education and Training (WA) (08) 9841 0302 or
freda.ogilvie1@det.wa.edu.au
Penny Chellew - Playgroup WA (Inc) 9228 8088 or programs@playgroupwa.com.au
Christine Dimovich - Yorganop IPSU 9321 9090 or admin@yipsuwa.org.au
Julie Mckay – The Smith Family 9440 6661 or Julie.Mckay@thesmithfamily.com.au
For queries regarding registrations and payments, please contact Tracy Buchholz at Playgroup WA (Inc) on
08 9228 8088 or email training@playgroupwa.com.au
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