of Community Activities Professional Learning & …...Michelle Buckland Kerry Maguire Dawn Simmons Pauline O’Kane Not pictured: Patricia Gooley Jenny Webster Margaret Redestowicz

Professional Learning & Support Guide

Term 3 & 4

2015

of Community Activities

Practical

Skills

ProfessionalEducation

Support

Symbols and abbreviations used in this book:

This course requires booking through the Children’s Services Central website: www.cscentral.org.au

Nationally Recognised Training. This course is aligned to a nationally accredited unit of competency. Participants who

successfully complete the assessment component will be awarded a Statement of Attainment, which forms part of a nationally recognised qualification, as identified in the course description.

OOSH: Out of School Hours. This term is used in NSW to refer to services for school age children before and after school and during school vacations.

OSHC: Outside School Hours Care. This term is used nationally and by government to refer to before and after school care and vacation care services.

NQF: National Quality Framework

NQS: National Quality Standard

Network ContactsNetwork of Community ActivitiesBullecourt Walk, 456B Harris StreetUltimo NSW 2007

T: (02) 9212 3244F: (02) 9518 8199

E: [email protected]

Resource and Support [email protected]

Professional Learning and Development [email protected]

Welcome 3

Membership 4

Network Subcommittees 5

Resource & Support - How We Can Help 6

Professional Learning and Development 7

Staff Training and Development Records 8

Child Protection - Information, Support and Resources 8

Meeting National Quality Framework Requirements 9

What Learning and Support is right for me? 10

TRAINING COURSES

All Aboard - Meeting the Needs of 9-13 year olds 11

Behaviour Management Plans - Webinar 11

Child Protection - Accredited 11

Child Protection - Overview 12

Cultivating Positive Behaviour 12

Cultivating Positive Behaviour - Accredited 12

Designing Creative Spaces for School Age Children 12

Educational Leaders in OSHC 13

Educational Leaders in OSHC - Webinar 13

Evaluating Wellbeing, Development and Learning in OSHC 13

Food Is Fun - Accredited 13

Introduction to Mentoring Staff - Webinar 14

Learning Circles - My Time, Our Place Practices - Webinar 14

Learning Through Play with School Age Children 14

Motivating New Staff - Webinar 15

Nominated Supervisors in OSHC: Overview - Webinar 15

NQF Overview - Webinar 15

Nurture Creativity in School Age Children - Accredited 15

Pathway to Partnerships - Webinar 16

Practical Documentation in OSHC 16

Preparing for Assessment & Rating 16

Quality Improvement Plans - Webinar 16

Reflect on & Improve Own Professional Practice - Accredited 17

Reflective Practice for OSHC Services 17

Regulations in OSHC: Ticking the Boxes 17

Risk Assessment for OSHC - Webinar 18

Support Children’s Development - Accredited 18

Support Children’s Development: Want To Know More? - Accredited 18

Sustainability & School Age Children: More Than a Worm Farm - Accredited 18

Through the Looking Glass: Observation in School Age Care 19

Using My Time, Our Place to Guide Practice - Accredited 19

Using Technology & Social Media - Webinar 19

Work Health & Safety in OOSH: Overview - webinar 19

Work Health & Safety in OOSH - Accredited 20

Working Effectively with Staff Teams 20

Working With Your Community 20

Regional Double & Residential Training 21

Qualifications 22

Customised Training 23

Other Training of Interest to School-Age Care Educators 24

Special Events 25

Booking Information and Participant Code of Conduct 26

Customised Training Form 27

Welcome

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As the second half of 2015 dawns we take great pride in again offering Educators across NSW and ACT a range of professional development and resourcing opportunities that will inspire and support you in the delivery of fantastic services for school age children.

This edition has been inspired by the ideas and suggestions from our training survey and members survey. Your contribution to these surveys was incredibly important to us as a tool to ensure we continue to offer relevant support to the OSHC sector. Professional development is important for all those working in OSHC to ensure you are up to date with best practice in service provision. This does not just mean just attending training but other strategies such as reading newsletters and Be Alerts and attending regional meetings. It would be worthwhile to consider with your team how each of you are maintaining currency in your professional roles as Educators in OSHC as well as in the various leadership roles they take in the service. This applies even to your casual staff.

We have included for this second part of the year a special members seminar on ‘Transition to School’ by a leading researcher on this special time, Sue Dockett. The event will be held in August – just as your minds start to turn to end of year planning - and we hope you will find it informative.

Speaking of end of year, our members annual retreat in November is sure to delight and engage the rock star in all of us with the theme ‘OOSH Rocks’!! The Network team is certainly looking forward to a great fun-filled weekend for that event!

I hope you find this edition of the Professional Learning and Support Guide useful and welcome your feedback for 2016 planning!

We look forward to seeing you at a Network event soon!

Yours in OOSH,

Robyn Monro Miller, F.A.C.E.

Chief Executive Officer,Network of Community Activities

Network ContactsNetwork of Community ActivitiesBullecourt Walk, 456B Harris StreetUltimo NSW 2007

T: (02) 9212 3244F: (02) 9518 8199

E: [email protected]

Resource and Support [email protected]

Professional Learning and Development [email protected]

Network staff at the 2015 Network Conference, L-R:

Caecilia Roth

Uma Manickam

Melanie Douglas

Cassandra McBurnie

Robyn Monro Miller

Maricar Navarro

Michelle Buckland

Kerry Maguire

Dawn Simmons

Pauline O’Kane

Not pictured:

Patricia Gooley

Jenny Webster

Margaret Redestowicz

Patrick Brennan

Vicki Vulic

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COMMUNITY BASED/NOT FOR PROFIT Any community group operating as a “not for profit” community based activity group in NSW which extends play, creative and community engagement opportunities for children in their leisure time who support the objectives of Network of Community Activities.

Service or Individual $220.00

Group up to 5 services operated by single sponsor receive a 10% discount per service

Between 6 - 9 services operated by single sponsor receive a 20% discount per service

10 or more services operated by single sponsor receive 25% discount per service

ACT ASSOCIATEAny group operating as an activity group in ACT which extends play, creative and community engagement opportunities for children in their leisure time.


Group up to 5 services operated by single sponsor 10% discount per service

Between 6 - 9 services operated by single sponsor 20% discount per service

10 or more services operated by single sponsor 25% discount per service

Membership period is January – December each year.

Renewals are sent out in November each year and membership lapses if not renewed by end of February.

All membership costs include GST.

New membership applications are submitted to the Network Board of Management for approval, following which an invoice will be issued to the member.

Membership information, benefits to members and application forms are available at:www.networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/about-us/membership

COMMERCIAL/PRIVATELY OWNED For services offered by private providers in NSW, offering services for middle childhood and who support the objects of Network of Community Activities.


Group up to 5 services operated by single sponsor 10% discount per service

Between 6 - 9 services operated by single sponsor 20% discount per service

10 or more services operated by single sponsor 25% discount per service

MembershipThere are 3 types of Network Membership...

Check out the

Network website

for the full range

of membership

benefits!

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Network SubcommitteesOOSH

Reference GroupThe OOSH Reference Group serves as a conduit for exchange of information between the peak body, Network of Community Activities and it’s membership.

Membership of the OOSH Reference Group provides participants an opportunity to inform the advocacy of Network about the issues affecting their agency or region.

Members also have an opportunity to be briefed on issues affecting the OOSH sector and to obtain expert commentary on how these issues are impacting on services.

In participation on the Reference Group, members demonstrate a commitment to the Out of School Hours Sector and to ensuring that the sector is well represented at a State and National Level.

Members of the OOSH Reference Group must be representing a financial Network member.

ACT OSHC Reference Group

The ACT OSHC Reference Group serves as a conduit for exchange of information between the peak body, Network of Community Activities and it’s membership in the ACT.

Membership of the OSHC Reference Group provides participants an opportunity to inform the advocacy of Network about the issues affecting their agency or the ACT.

ACT Members also have an opportunity to be briefed on issues affecting the OSHC sector and to obtain expert commentary on how these issues are impacting on services.

In participation on the Reference Group, members demonstrate a commitment to the Out of School Hours Sector and to ensuring that the sector is well represented at a State and National Level.

Members of the ACT OSHC Reference Group must be representing a financial Network member.

Men In OSHC Forum

The Men In OSHC Forum serves as a conduit for exchange of information between the men currently employed in member organisations of Network of Community Activities. Representation of males in the OSHC sector is currently significantly lower than females and this forum seeks to address the gap in retention and recruitment of male educators.

Forum membership provides participants an opportunity to inform the advocacy of Network about the issues affecting men working in the sector and provide advice on strategies to assist with recruitment and retention. Members also have an opportunity to be briefed on issues they deem to be impacting on the recruitment and retention of men in the OSHC sector and to obtain expert commentary on how these issues may be addressed.

In participation on the Forum, members must demonstrate a commitment to the Out of School Hours Sector and be prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the Forum goals.

Members of the Men in OSHC Forum must be working at a service/organisation that is a financial Network member.

If you would like to take part in any of the Network Subcommittees in 2015email your expression of interest to [email protected]

Resource and Support – How we can helpThe Resource and Support Team at Network of Community Activities is equipped with experienced staff who are able to provide support and guidance regarding any aspect of operating an Outside School Hours Care Service in NSW.

This support and guidance is offered through a variety of means designed to suit the diverse needs of services. Below are some of the ways we can help your service.

• Information & Support DeskTel: (02)9212 3244 Email: [email protected] is a free service available to both members and non-members of Network. Resource and Support staff are available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm to answer your questions and provide support and advice across a range of issues.

Some of the topics we cover include queries relating to the Award, National Employment Standards, implementation of the National Quality Framework including Laws, Regulations and Standards, Assessment & Rating, QIP, Child Care Benefit, staffing issues and general operational requirements.

• ResourcingThe Resource and Support team produce and feature in a number of Network’s publications and newsletters. This includes quarterly editions of OOSH Update, NQF Newsflash, Holiday Times and Network News which are distributed to our member services. The articles contained in these publications are written or sourced based on issues that arise in the sector and provide information regarding best practice strategies to implement in your service. The Resource and Support team also liaise closely with key government and non-government organisations to ensure the information being distributed is accurate and current.

In addition to this, an extensive range of resources for services are created based on specific demand from the sector. This includes factsheets, templates, policies and alerts from key stakeholders which can be located in both the free and member’s only sections of the Network website.

• Intensive Service Support (ISS)ISS is a government funded initiative designed to enable services to access comprehensive and individualised support within their service environment. This program is available to OOSH services who are experiencing challenges including understanding and working within the National Quality Framework, clarifying the role of the parent management committee and determining structural roles, legal obligations and governance, compliance with Laws and Regulations, management of staffing and opening a new service.

The needs of the service are assessed by one of our experienced consultants to determine the appropriate level of support, the issues to be addressed and an action plan is developed which is tailored to suit the individual service. The fee for this service is $110 for up to 10 hours of support.

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If we can help you in any of the above ways, please call Network on 9212 3244 and ask to speak to the Resource and Support team.

Alternatively, you can email our team directly at [email protected]

All service correspondence is treated respectfully and confidentially.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Our training has been developed for the OOSH sector and focuses on working with children aged 5-12. All of our courses aim to assist services to deliver quality care for children and implement the National Quality Framework for Education and Care, including Regulations and My Time, Our Place, the Framework for School Age Care.

Network offers a number of different types of training:

• Classroom-based learning: Delivered all over NSW on a range of topics for OOSH educators, coordinators and management committees.

• Webinars: Short sessions delivered as an online presentation with group discussion. Participants will need a headset or speakers and a microphone to join in. Details of how to log in and connect to the session are emailed after booking in.

• Accredited Training and Assessment: These courses are based on units from the Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications in School Age Education and Care and the Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management. Participants have an opportunity to complete an assessment task after the training day and, if assessed as competent, will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit. These courses are marked in the brochure with the Nationally Recognised Training logo. We also offer full qualifications, using a skills recognition pathway for OOSH staff with at least 3 years of experience.

• Customised Training: Services can organise their own training using existing course material or paying for course development to meet the needs of their staff or a local group.

• Children’s Services Central: Network presents professional development with prices subsidised by government through this organisation. Bookings and further information is available at: www.cscentral.org.au - Professional Development & Training pages.

Our trainers are highly experienced professionals who work in or with the OOSH sector, with qualifications in education, children’s services, and training and assessment. Most have managed services for a number of years and all draw on their sector experience to create interactive, discussion based training sessions.

We aim to make our training as accessible as possible by delivering courses all over NSW and keeping our prices reasonable through the venues used and offering subsidised training for many courses through our partnership with Children’s Services Central.

Professional Learning and Development

What’s New?New courses on offer, responding to requests from the sector:• All Aboard – Meeting the needs of 9-13 year olds

• Behaviour Management Plans – Webinar

• Designing Creative Spaces for School Age Children

• Support Children’s Behaviour - Accredited CHCECE006

• Support Children’s Development - Want to know more? Accredited CHCSAC005

• WHS in OSHC - Overview - Newly available as a Webinar

• Working Effectively with Staff Teams

Accredited units: Topics explored in more depth, with the option of completing assessment tasks to gain credit towards qualifications:

EDUCATOR ESSENTIALS: Kick start your qualifications with this group of core units presented over a series of Fridays in Sydney:

• Support Children’s Development CHCSAC004 [Cert IV]

• OR Support Children’s Development - Want to Know More? CHCSAC005 [Diploma]

• Food is Fun CHCECE004

• Work Health & Safety in OSHC HLTWHS001/003/501A

• Child Protection CHCPRT001

OTHER ACCREDITED UNITS IN THIS CALENDAR:• Support Children’s Behaviour - CHCECE006

• Sustainability: More Than a Worm Farm CHCECE025

• Reflect on and Improve Professional Practice CHCORG428A

• Using My Time, Our Place to Guide Practice CHCECE009

• Nurture Creativity in School Age Children CHCECE018

Please refer to the guides on pages 9 - 10 and 22 and full course descriptions to assist in deciding which courses suit your needs. Booking information and our Participants Code of Conduct appear at the end of the training dates section this Guide.

Information and booking forms are also available on the Network website including Group Registration Form for multiple enrolments from the same service.

Network of Community Activities provides professional learning and development opportunities for Outside of School Hours (OOSH) service coordinators, managers and others in leadership roles.

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Staff Training and Development RecordsNot only is it important to keep a record of all staff training and development in terms of meeting the education and care regulations (r46; r118; r145; r146; r147), but also for the purposes of NQF assessment and rating visits (QA4; QA7).

Another large part of the NQF system is the commitment to continuous improvement. It is the obligation of services to ensure that staff are supported in their ongoing learning through a range of professional development courses, whether that be a formal qualification, information sessions or informal training & workshops. It is important to include these in the annual staff appraisal and goal setting that you do with each of your staff members.

For more details, please refer to the following sections of the National Quality Standard:

QA4: STAFFING ARRANGEMENTS• 4.1 Staffing arrangements enhance children’s

learning and development and ensure their safety and wellbeing

• 4.1.1 Educator-to-child rations and qualification requirement are maintained at all times.

• 4.2 Educators, co-ordinators and staff members are respectful and ethical.

• 4.2.1 Professional standards guide practice, interactions and relationships

QA7: LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT• 7.1 Effective leadership promotes a positive

organisational culture and builds a professional learning community.

• 7.2 There is a commitment to continuous improvement

• 7.2.2 The performance of educators, co-ordinators, and staff members is evaluated and individual development plans are in place to support performance improvement

Services should also ensure they can demonstrate compliance with these relevant Regulations:

REGULATIONS

• 46: Application for Supervisor Certificate (now Service Supervisor/Responsible Person)

• 118: Educational Leader

• 145: Staff Record

• 146: Nominated Supervisor

• 147: Staff Members

Child ProtectionInformation, Support and Resources

ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE

Network has created an online questionnaire on child protection and reportable workplace conduct relevant to OOSH. Services can direct prospective staff to the questionnaire as part of the employment process and then use material from the questionnaire in employment interviews. You could also use it as part of your induction process for new staff or as a refresher for existing staff.

Doing the questionnaire will enable staff to develop a more fully informed understanding of their professional responsibilities while working in OOSH and enable services to have greater confidence that staff are able to meet their responsibilities in these areas of work.

Located in the ‘Child Safe’ section of www.networkofcommunityactivities.org.au

NETWORK’S CHILD PROTECTION PROJECT OFFICER

Patrick Brennan can answer questions about possible child protection or reportable workplace conduct matters, or if you have any related questions, suggestions or requests.

Patrick is available Monday, Thursday and Friday on (02) 9212 3244 or by e-mail: [email protected]

FREE RESOURCES

The Child Safe page of Network’s website has a range of relevant fact sheets, templates and a sample Code of Conduct fee to download. Review this page regularly to maintain your currency.

TRAINING

Information sessions about reportable conduct of staff will be presented in collaboration with the NSW Ombudsman’s office and DEC ECEC Directorate - details will be available on our Child Safe web page.

Child Protection training is offered through Network’s training calendar and as customised sessions, including both Accredited and Overview courses.

FACTSHEETS AND TEMPLATES

Factsheets and templates to support your staff development and record keeping requirements can be found on the Network website.

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Meeting National Quality Framework RequirementsThis table is a summary of courses linked to specific areas of the National Quality Framework, including My Time, Our Place, the National Quality Standards and the Regulations. It gives an indication of the level of information provided and job roles the courses are most suited to, from those new to the NQF to educators taking a leadership role, such

as Educational Leaders, service coordinators, assistant coordinators and team leaders.

Please refer to our alphabetical listing of courses for a description of course content, delivery format, dates, locations and booking information.

Child ProtectionAll educators need to have an understanding of their responsibilities as mandatory reporters under the law and their workplace policies and procedures. All nominated supervisors and service supervisors who are placed in day to day charge of a service in NSW must have completed an approved course in child protection. Completion of the training and assessment components of Child Protection – Accredited CHCPRT001 unit meets this requirement. Refer to the Department of Education and Communities website for other past courses which meet their requirements: www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/regulation-and-accreditation/early-childhood-education-care/regulatoryframework/national-quality-framework/qualifications-and-ratios.

First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis ManagementServices must have at least one educator present at all times who has completed approved training in first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis management. The unit HLTAID004 ‘Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting’ meets all of these requirements and is offered by many training providers. For a full list of courses which meet these requirements, refer to the ACECQA website below and search the Qualifications List for ‘First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma – r137(1)(e)’: http://www.acecqa.gov.au/Qualifications.aspx

Qualifications for OSHC EducatorsThe current Law and Regulations do not require educators to hold any qualifications for working in OSHC in NSW. However, staff may wish to pursue professional development to become qualified. Some employers require qualifications for particular roles as part of their organisation’s policies and procedures. Network offers Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care, which covers skills and knowledge needed for OSHC Educators, and the Diploma of School Age Education and Care, which covers skills and knowledge needed by OSHC service coordinators.

Please note that Certificate III and the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care are qualifications designed for working with children aged 0-5 years and require practical assessment working with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Please refer to page 22 of this Guide for more information about undertaking qualifications with Network.

LEVEL/JOB ROLE COURSE TITLE

Introductory NQF Overview Child Protection - Overview

Intermediate A: Suitable for all educators

Through the Looking

Glass: Observation

in School Age Care

Practical Documentation

in OSHC

Regulations in OSHC:

Ticking the Boxes

Risk Assessment for OSHC

Food is Fun

Intermediate B: Suitable for more experienced Educators and those in leadership roles

Learning Circles:

My Time, Our Place Practices

Evaluating OSHC

Children

Reflective Practice for

OSHC services

Working With Your

Community

Sustainability: More Than a Worm Farm

Child Protection

(Accredited)

Advanced: Most suited to educators in a leadership role

Educational Leaders in

OSHC

Using My Time, Our Place to

Guide Practice (Accredited)

Nominated Supervisors in

OSHC

Quality Improvement

Plans for OSHC

Preparing for Assessment and Rating

Working Effectively with Staff

Teams

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What Learning and Support is right for me?Whilst participants are free to attend any training session, this page provides an indication of courses and support services which are particularly suited to people in specific roles. Please refer to our alphabetical listing of courses for a description of course content, delivery format, dates and locations.

Network Resources Online: Our website has a range of resources available for download, including templates, fact sheets, sample policies and information - www.networkofcommunityactivities.org.au

BeAlert: Subscribe to our free BeAlert service through the website to receive emails updating you on the latest news and events as they come to hand.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES &APPROVED PROVIDERS• NQF Overview

• Quality Improvement Plans

• Working Effectively with Staff Teams

• Free telephone support

• Individual service support

NEW EDUCATORS• Child Protection Overview

• NQF Overview

• Support Children’s Development

• WHS in OOSH – Overview

NOMINATED SUPERVISORS & SERVICE COORDINATORS• All Aboard – Meeting the needs of 9-13 year olds


• Child Protection - Accredited


• Evaluating Wellbeing, Learning and Development in OSHC• Haven’t You Grown? Working in Large OSHC Services• Introduction to Mentoring Staff• Motivating New Staff• Nominated Supervisors in OSHC – Overview • Pathways to Partnerships• Preparing for Assessment• Quality Improvement Plans • Reflect On and Improve Own Professional Practice• Regulations in OSHC: Ticking the Boxes• Risk Assessment for OSHC• Support Children’s Behaviour (Accredited)• Support Children’s Development – Want to Know More?

CHCSAC005• Sustainability: More Than a Worm Farm• Using Technology and Social Media in OSHC• WHS in OOSH• Working Effectively with Staff Teams• Working With Your Community• Other courses for meeting NQF requirements (as listed on p9)• Free telephone support• Individual service support

ALL EDUCATORS• All Aboard – Meeting the needs of

9-13 year olds

• Cultivating Positive Behaviour


• Food is Fun

• Learning Circles: My Time, Our Place Practices

• Learning Through Play with School Aged Children

• Practical Documentation in OSHC

• Reflective Practice for OSHC services

• Support Children’s Development

• Through the Looking Glass: Observation in School Age Care

• WHS in OOSH

• Courses for meeting NQF requirements (as listed on p9)

• Network Member events

• Free telephone support

EDUCATIONAL LEADERS & EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS• All Aboard – Meeting the needs of 9-13 year olds



• Educational Leaders in OSHC

• Evaluating Wellbeing, Learning and Development in OSHC• Introduction to Mentoring Staff• Learning Circles: My Time, Our Place Practices• Learning Through Play with School Aged Children• Nurture Creativity in School Age Children (Accredited)• Pathways to Partnerships• Practical Documentation in OSHC• Reflect On and Improve Own Professional Practice• Reflective Practice for OSHC services• Support Children’s Behaviour (Accredited)• Support Children’s Development – Want to Know More?

CHCSAC005• Sustainability: More Than a Worm Farm• Through the Looking Glass: Observation in School Age Care• Using My Time, Our Place to Guide Practice (Accredited)• Using Technology and Social Media in OSHC• Working Effectively with Staff Teams• Free telephone support

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Training Courses 2015Term 3 & 4

All Aboard - Meeting the Needs of 9-13 year oldsStarting with a look at the developmental needs and interests of this age group, the session provides practical ideas and strategies to communicate and engage effectively with 9-13 year olds and plan experiences for them. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss ways of working and available resources that could to boost the participation and retention of 9-13 year olds in their programs, with some examples of successful programs provided by experienced educators. Presented in partnership with Waverley Library, youth workers and library staff working with this age group have also been invited to attend and share ideas on engaging 9-13 year olds.

National Quality Standards: 1, 5, 6

NEW DATE:THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Bondi Junction 10.00am - 1.30pm Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction

COST $50 Network members $62.50 Non members

HOW TO BOOK Network registration form

Behaviour Management Plans - WEBINARBehaviour management plans can be used to address particular issues by using a consistent and collaborative approach to working with children and families to support positive outcomes.

This webinar provides an overview of what behaviour management plans are, when they can be useful and how service staff can develop them. This session is designed for participants who have had previous training on children’s development and behaviour.


Child Protection - Accredited CHCPRT001Participants will learn about their legal obligations as mandatory reporters, strategies to recognise and report children at risk of significant harm and how to respond to disclosure. The current legislative structure for child protection in NSW is given a strong focus. This course is aligned to the unit Identify and respond to children and young people at risk CHCPRT001, a compulsory unit within in Certificate IV and Diploma in School Age Education and Care. Participants who successfully complete the assessment task in the month following the training day will receive a Statement of Attainment for that unit. Completion of this course and the assessment task meets NSW child protection training requirements for Nominated Supervisors and Service Supervisors placed in day to day charge of a service.

National Quality Standards: 2, 7

MONDAY 27TH JULY Hurstville 9.30am - 4.00pm Club Central Hurstville: 2 Crofts Avenue, Hurstville

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Wollongong 9.30am - 4.00pm Chifley Hotel: 60-62 Harbour Street, Wollongong

SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER Parramatta 9.30am - 4.00pm Parramatta RSL Club: Cnr Macquarie & O’Connell Streets,Parramatta

FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER Sydney 9.30am - 4.00pm Y-Hotel, 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

COST $172 member $215 Non members (includes marking of assessment)


What Learning and Support is right for me?

THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.30pm

COST $30 Members $37.50 Non members


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Cultivating Positive BehaviourThis session assists educators to manage children’s challenging behaviour by looking beyond the behaviour itself and identifying underlying issues that contribute to a child’s behaviour and then targeting these issues to cultivate positive behaviour in children.

National Quality Standards: 1, 5, 6,

Cultivating Positive Behaviour - Accredited CHCECE006Starting by exploring factors that affect children’s behaviour, this course presents at a range of strategies educators can use to guide responsible behaviour of children in a supportive environment, including the use of observations to support and evaluate your practice. It is aligned to the accredited unit CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people, an elective from Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care. Learners can choose to complete an assessment task during the month following the session to be awarded a Statement of Attainment.


Designing Creative Spaces for School Age ChildrenThink outside the square to create play environments with and for school age children that will challenge and inspire them. We look at ways to facilitate play, setting up your space in ways that make the most of your available resources and keep children engaged and bring a sense of ownership and belonging to the places they play and socialise.


WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Penrith 10.00am - 1.00pm Penrith Panthers: Mulgoa Road, Penrith

FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER Orange 10.00am - 1.00pm Orange Ex-Services Club: 231-243 Anson Street, Orange

FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER Sydney 10.00am - 1.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER Tweed Heads Sth 2.00pm - 5.00pm South Tweed Sports Club: 4 Minjungbal Drive (Old Pacific Highway), Tweed Heads South

COST $33

HOW TO BOOK CS Central website: www.cscentral.org.au

Child Protection - OverviewAn overview of how current child protection legislation applies to those working in OSHC services. The session will cover your obligations as a mandatory reporter, strategies to recognise and report children at risk of significant harm and how to respond to disclosure.


MONDAY 24TH AUGUST Sydney 10.00am - 2.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

COST $60 member $75 Non members


MONDAY 17TH AUGUST Shellharbour 10.00am - 2.00pm Nurture Me OSHC Hall: 3 Glider Avenue, Shellharbour

MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER Hurstville 10.00am - 2.00pm Club Central Hurstville: 2 Crofts Avenue, Hurstville

COST $60 member $75 Non members


FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER Sydney 9.30am - 4.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney



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Educational Leaders in OSHCThis session looks at the Educational Leader’s role as required by the Regulations and National Quality Standards. It will explore strategies for working with educators at your service to understand and use My Time, Our Place, as well as guiding and monitoring program planning, implementation, reflection and evaluation.

National Quality Standards: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST Dee Why 10.00am - 1.00pm Dee Why RSL: 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why

FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER Coffs Harbour 10.00am - 1.00pm Coffs Ex-Services Club: Vernon Street, Coffs Harbour

COST $33


Educational Leaders in OSHC - WEBINARThis session looks at the Educational Leader’s role as required by the Regulations and National Quality Standards. It will explore strategies for working with educators at your service to understand and use My Time, Our Place, as well as guiding and monitoring program planning, implementation, reflection and evaluation.

National Quality Standard: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

TUESDAY 21ST JULY WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

MONDAY 16TH NOVEMBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


Evaluating Wellbeing, Learning & Development in OSHCIn this session we will look at how effective evaluation can help educators to provide a great program that also supports all children’s needs and interests. We will focus on the National Quality Framework requirements for OSHC staff to regularly evaluate children’s wellbeing, development and learning and how this contributes to the service’s ongoing planning and service delivery. We’ll discuss a range of strategies, taking into consideration the nature of OSHC services, needs and interests of children attending, attendance patterns and staffing.


WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST South Armidale 10.00am - 2.00pm Moore Park Inn: 63 Moore Park Lane (off Uralla Rd), South Armidale

WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER Parramatta 10.00am - 2.00pm Parramatta RSL Club: Cnr Macquarie and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta

WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Bateman’s Bay 10.00am - 2.00pm Batemans Bay Soldiers Club: 6 Beach Road, Batemans Bay

THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER Hornsby 10.00am - 2.00pm Hornsby RSL Club: 4 High Street, Hornsby

COST $44


Food is Fun - Accredited CHCECE004This course covers the nutritional needs of children, serving healthy food, menu planning, catering for special dietary needs, food safety, hygiene practices, creating a positive eating environment and relevant service policies and procedures. The course is aligned to the accredited unit CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks from Certificate IV and Diploma in School Age Education and Care. Participants who successfully complete the assessment task will receive a Statement of Attainment.


FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER Ultimo 9.30am - 4.00pm Network: ‘Bullecourt Walk’ 456B Harris Street Ultimo



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TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST 1. Holistic Approaches All sessions:

10.00am to 12.00pm

WEBINARS

TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2. Collaboration with Children

TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 3. Learning Through Play

TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 4. Intentionality

TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 5. Environments

TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 6. Cultural Competence

TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 7. Continuity & Transitions

TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 8. Evaluation for Wellbeing & Learn-ing

COST $22 per session


Learning Circles: My Time, Our Place Practices WEBINARThese sessions will be run over eight weeks, with each session focusing on one of the Practices from My Time, Our Place. The program will give participants a supportive forum in which to reflect on and deepen their understanding of the Framework for School Age Care, relevant theory and how it can be applied in their practice as educators, as well as gathering ideas from other services around implementation. Participants are welcome to attend all 8 sessions, or just pick the practices you would like to explore in more detail.

National Quality Standards: 1, 3, 5, 6

Learning Through Play with School Age ChildrenA hands-on session for involving craft and games for school age children to explore the importance of play, types of play and how you can link activities to NQF requirements. Bring along photos or display items to share with the group and exchange ideas.

National Quality Standard: 1

FRIDAY 31ST JULY Burwood 10.00am - 2.00pm Comfort Inn & Suites: 117 Liverpool Road, Burwood

THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST Nowra 10.00am - 2.00pm Nowra Golf & Recreation Club: 40 Junction Street, Nowra

TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, Dubbo 10.00am - 2.00pm Dubbo RSL Club: Cnr Brisbane & Wingewarra Sts, Dubbo

WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER Wagga Wagga 10.00am - 2.00pm Quest Apartments: Wagga, 69 Gurwood St, Wagga Wagga

COST $44


Introduction to Mentoring Staff - WEBINARThis introduction to mentoring outlines key points that are essential for the development of rapport and to build the relationship between the mentor and mentee. During the session, participants will discuss the role, purpose and function of the mentor and will identify strategies to being an effective mentor.

National Quality Standard: 4, 7

TUESDAY 28TH JULY WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


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TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST 1. Holistic Approaches All sessions:

10.00am to 12.00pm

WEBINARS

TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2. Collaboration with Children

TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 3. Learning Through Play

TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 4. Intentionality

TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 5. Environments

TUESDAY 27TH OCTOBER 6. Cultural Competence

TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 7. Continuity & Transitions

TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 8. Evaluation for Wellbeing & Learn-ing

COST $22 per session


Motivating New Staff - WEBINARParticipants will identify characteristics of new staff and how they can be supported in their new roles, as well as different personality types and how they can fit together.

This session is a must for staff in leadership positions looking for strategies to enable everyone to work together for the common goal of child-focused practice and rising to the challenges of working in children’s services.


THURSDAY 23RD JULY WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


Nominated Supervisors in OSHC: Overview WEBINARThis session provides an overview of the essential roles and responsibilities of being the Nominated Supervisor for an OSHC service, such as coordinating staffing, and resources as well as NQF compliance and implementation. It also looks at how the Nominated Supervisor’s role is different from those in other positions, such as the Approved Provider, Educational Leader and other Educators with Supervisor Certificates.


TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


NQF Overview - WEBINARThis course gives a snapshot of the National Quality Framework (NQF). The session will look at the NQF as a whole and each component within it, including the National Law and Regulations, seven Quality Areas and the resource documents supporting their implementation, and begin the conversation on how services can incorporate the system into their infrastructure and daily practices. This is a great introductory course for new staff and management committee members.

National Quality Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

MONDAY 20TH JULY WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


Nurture Creativity in School Age Children CHCECE018Find out why creativity is so important and explore ways to nurture creativity in school age children, such as through music, movement, construction, craft and dramatic play. The course is aligned to CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children, which is a Core unit from the Diploma in School Age Education and Care. Participants have the option of submitting an assessment task following the training day to obtain a Statement of Attainment when completed.


TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER Parramatta 9.30am - 4.00pm Parramatta RSL Club, Cnr Macquarie and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta

COST $66 (includes marking of assessment)


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Pathways to Partnerships - WEBINARThe relationships we form in services can make all the difference in meeting the needs of the community. This webinar will assist participants to identify key networks and partners, including schools and within the wider local area.

The session will focus on encouraging services to share information in a way that strengthens relationships and provides opportunities for child, family and community-focussed practice


THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


Practical Documentation in OSHCThis session looks at documentation in the context of Outside School Hours Care services - the purpose of documentation, what should be recorded and a range of methods that can be used to show how we support school age children’s wellbeing, learning and development. The focus will be on using documentation as part of good practice as an educators, emphasising how it should be used in the cycle of evaluation and planning of future programs and provisions. We will also look at some considerations in the process of documentation, such as children’s rights, privacy, allocating adequate time and NQF requirements.


WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST Parramatta 10.00am - 2.00pm Parramatta RSL Club: Cnr Macquarie and O’Connell Streets, Parramatta

NEW DATE:WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

Tumbi Umbi 10.00am - 2.00pm Mingara Recreational Club: Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi

FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER Tweed Heads Sth 9.30am - 1.30pm South Tweed Sports Club: 4 Minjungbal Drive (Old Pacific Highway), Tweed Heads South

WEDNESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER Sydney 10.00am - 2.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

COST $44


Preparing for Assessment & RatingThis session will assist participants to prepare for assessment and rating visits conducted by the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Participants will identify particular areas of focus and discuss how to prepare an action plan in readiness for the visit. Participants will explore ways to ensure your service is demonstrably meeting the National Quality Standards and the Regulations.


MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER Sydney 10.00am - 2.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER Baulkham Hills 10.00am - 2.00pm Novotel Norwest, 1 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills

COST $44


Quality Improvement Plans - WEBINARIn this session, we will focus on strategies for developing and using a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) as part of the NQF requirements for OSHC services. We will examine the processes involved, including self-assessment, identifying and describing service strengths, setting measurable and achievable goals and writing tips and techniques. We will also look at ways to address particular issues at a service using the QIP and approaches to reviewing and updating the QIP over time.

National Quality Standard: 7

MONDAY 24TH AUGUST WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


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MONDAY 24TH AUGUST WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


Reflect On and Improve Own Professional PracticeAccredited CHCORG428AExplore the concept of reflection and how it can be used to evaluate your practice as an educator and as a leader, evaluating your own work, and identifying current and future areas for self-development. This session also looks at the importance of effective supervision and working within an ethical code of practice.

Participants have the option of completing an assessment task for this accredited unit following the session to receive a Statement of Attainment. This unit is an elective available within Certificate IV and Diploma of School Age Education and Care and Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.


WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER Penrith 9.30am - 2.00pm Penrith Panthers, Mulgoa Road, Penrith

TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER Tumbi Umbi 9.30am - 2.00pm Mingara Recreational Club, Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi

COST $44


Reflective Practice for OSHC ServicesReflective practice involves thinking deeply about children’s learning. This deep thinking leads to new knowledge and insights that help us make decisions, plan and run programs for children. In this session, we will teach you how to critically reflect on children and their learning and show you ways to incorporate reflection into your practice. A great course for educators to attend on their own or with their teams.

National Quality Standard: 1, 4, 7

WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST Hurstville 10.00am - 2.00pm Club Central Hurstville: 2 Crofts Avenue, Hurstville

FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST Queanbeyan 10.00am - 2.00pm Best Western Central Motel & Apartments Queanbeyan: 11 Antill Street, Queanbeyan

THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER Newcastle 10.00am - 2.00pm Newcastle Travelodge: 12 Steel Street, Newcastle

COST $44


Regulations in OSHC: Ticking the BoxesThe focus of this workshop is to give participants the opportunity to understand the implications of the new regulatory framework within an OSHC context. The session will discuss and identify areas of the regulations that have the greatest significance for OSHC services, particularly looking at areas such as policies, health and safety, staffing and working with children and families. Participants will collaborate on specific examples and scenarios. If possible, bring along a copy of the Regulations to refer to during the session.


THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER Burwood 10.00am - 2.00pm Comfort Inn & Suites: 117 Liverpool Road, Burwood

COST $44


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Support Children’s Development - Accredited CHCSAC004This course provides participants with a understanding of the stages of school age children’s development to enable educators to have realistic expectations of the children in their care and plan appropriate and engaging programs. We will looking at how educators can support children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development. It is aligned to the accredited unit CHCSAC004 Support the holistic development of children in school age care, which is a compulsory unit in Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care. Candidates can choose to complete an assessment task during the month following the session to be awarded a Statement of Attainment.


NEW DATE: FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER Sydney 9.30am - 4.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

COST $172 Network members $215 Non members (includes marking of assessment)


Sustainability & School Age Children: More than a Worm Farm - CHCECE025In this course, we’ll provide you with the information about different forms of sustainability and how services can use a range of strategies with staff and school age children to support children to connect with and contribute to their world and embed sustainable practice into services. This course is aligned to the accredited unit ‘CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations’, which is an elective unit in the Certificate IV and Diploma in School Age Education and Care. Participants have the option of submitting an assessment task following the session to obtain a Statement of Attainment when completed.


MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER Hurstville 9.30am - 4.00pm Club Central Hurstville: 2 Crofts Avenue, Hurstville

COST $66 (includes marking of assessment)


Risk Assessment for OSHC - WEBINARRisk assessment is a key component within the process of managing risks and taking a preventative approach to health and safety. This session explains what risk assessment is and the types of risks and hazards that should be covered. We will also discuss some of the benefits of risk in play and provide strategies and tools for conducting risk assessments in OSHC.


THURSDAY 30TH JULY WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm


COST $22


Support Children’s Development - Want To Know More? Accredited CHCSAC005This course takes a deeper look at theories of children’s development and ways that educators can use these understandings to reflect, plan and provide play environments and experiences in a more purposeful way to enrich the lives of children and foster positive development. The course is suited to participants who have completed CHCSAC004 or already have a basic understanding of children’s development. It is aligned to the accredited unit CHCSAC005 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in school age care, which is a compulsory unit in the Diploma of in School Age Education and Care. Candidates can choose to complete an assessment task during the month following the session to be awarded a Statement of Attainment. (Now combined with CHCSAC004)


NEW DATE: FRIDAY 23RD OCTOBER Sydney 9.30am - 4.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney



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Through the Looking Glass: Observation in School Age CareThis session explores how School Age Care educators can use observation as a way to focus their attention on the experiences of particular children or groups of children at a service. Observation is also a valuable tool for working with children with additional needs and in behaviour management. Participants will learn how to identify what is relevant and significant to observe and record, and how to write up observations effectively. We will then discuss analysing observations and using these processes and records as a form of documentation that can be used for evaluation of children and programs and for future planning.


WEDNESDAY 29TH JULY Newcastle 10.00am - 2.00pm Newcastle Travelodge: 12 Steel Street, Newcastle

MONDAY 10TH AUGUST Sydney 10.00am -2.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER Port Macquarie 10.00am - 2.00pm Port City Bowling Club: 4 Owen Street, Port Macquarie

WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER Gymea 10.00am - 2.00pm Gymea Miranda Bowling and Sports Club: 691-699 The Kingsway, Gymea

COST $44


THURSDAY 30TH JULY WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm


COST $22


Using My Time, Our Place to Guide Practice ACCREDITED CHCECE009Take a deeper look at ‘My Time, Our Place’ Framework for School Age Care, learning how to understand and apply the framework’s principles and practices, and work with others to support the outcomes in your programs. The course is aligned ot the unit CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framweork to guide practice, which is a core unit from the Diploma and Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care. Participants have the option of completing an assessment task in the month following the training day, resulting in a Statement of Attainment.

National Quality Standard: 1, 7

TUESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER Burwood 9.30am - 4.00pm Comfort Inn & Suites: 117 Liverpool Road, Burwood

COST $66


Using Technology & Social Media - WEBINARSocial media and other information technology have become a part of the everyday lives of children and families. This session presents some ideas on how can we use these tools in services to support communication and documentation with children, families and amongst educators. We will also discuss some of the policies and procedures that would be needed to do this safely and effectively.


THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $22


Work Health & Safety in OOSH: Overview - WEBINARAn overview of Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and its requirements in OSHC, covering safety issues for workers and management of services. The session will explain the process of risk management, safe work practices, staff involvement, policies and procedures and the relationship wth NQF. This course is a good starting point for new workers and managers or as a refresher.


MONDAY 31ST AUGUST WEBINAR 10.00am - 12.00pm

COST $30 Members $37.50 Non members


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Work Health & Safety in OOSH - Accredited This course is based on Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and its requirements for OSHC workplaces, covering safety issues for workers and management of services. The session will explain the process of risk management in more detail, with activites focusing on developing safe work practices and other strategies to address specific issues occurring in services, along with staff consultation and involvement, policies and procedures and the relationship with NQF. This course is well suited to staff in leadership roles and those who are currently enrolled in qualifications. Participants will have the opportunity to complete an assessment task at Certificate IV (HLTWHS001), Diploma (HLTWHS003) or Advanced Diploma level (HLTWHS501A & BSBRSK501B), resulting in a Statement of Attainment.


FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER Sydney 9.30am - 4.00pm Y-Hotel: 5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney



Working Effectively with Staff Teams

This course presents a range of strategies to effectively manage staff teams, which in turn can assist in maintaining staff motivation and retention. Starting with orientation and ways to ensure team members are aware of workplace expectations, we then look at ways to build and extend their skills, set personal goals and develop learning plans, as well as monitoring and providing feedback on performance such as through staff supervision and performance appraisals.


FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST Mount Pritchard 10.00am - 1.00pm Mounties: 101 Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard

TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST Wollongong 10.00am - 1.00pm Chifley Hotel: 60-62 Harbour Street, Wollongong

WEDNESDAY 7TH OCTOBER Orange 10.00am - 1.00pm Orange Ex-Services Club: 231-243 Anson Street, Orange

WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER Tamworth 10.00am - 1.00pm Tamworth Services Club: 199 Marius Street, Tamworth

MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Dee Why 10.00am - 1.00pm Dee Why RSL: 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why

COST $33


Working With Your CommunityHaving strong relationships with your community is an important part of being able to support the needs of children and families. This session explores strategies to strengthen community links, such as developing an understanding of the make-up of your community of service users and others in the area, being aware of relevant support agencies, and engaging in community events. A critical factor is communication, so we also look at approaches to communication and interaction that support children’s wellbeing and learning by promoting respect between people with different beliefs and cultural perspectives, information sharing and ways to build and maintain partnerships with families and key organisations.


WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST Newcastle 10.00am - 1.00pm Newcastle Travelodge: 12 Steel Street, Newcastle

THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER St Johns Park 10.00am - 1.00pm Triglav Mounties: 80-84 Brisbane Road, St Johns Park

COST $33


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Regional Double & Residential TrainingNetwork is committed to providing professional learning and development opportunities that are accessible to all services through online webinars and classroom-based courses. We appreciate that educators in regional areas often need to travel some distance to come to training, so we have arranged some training in double-doses to make the journey worth your while.

FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER Practical Documentation in OSHC

9.30am to 1.30pm $44

Designing Creative Spaces for School Age Children

2.00pm to 5.00pm $33

VENUE South Tweed Sports Club: 4 Minjungbal Drive (Old Pacific Hwy), Tweed Heads South


★Fab FridayTwo courses will run on the same day. Participants may enrol for both or just a single course. Morning and afternoon tea is provided during the sessions, and all participants are invited to join us for lunch at the venue in between the two sessions.

Lunch will be provided from 1:30 - 2:00pm for all participants attending the morning and/or afternoon sessions.

TWEED HEADS SOUTH

NETWORK ANNUAL RETREAT 2015Chifley Hotel Wollongong20 - 22 November 2015

The annual OOSH Educators weekend. A time for the OOSH sector to celebrate the end of a year and seek inspirations and information to support them for

their work in the year ahead.

SATURDAY NIGHT THEME DINNER“It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”

… get your thinking caps on!

In 2015 we hope to offer travel subsidy to assist rural and remote participants to join us.

Details with registration.Registrations open in September 2015.

Join us for a weekend of networking!

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QualificationsNetwork offers three nationally recognised qualifications through our Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 90537) at Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.

Please speak to our training team about which qualification is right for you.

Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care – CHC40113 This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for OSHC Educators.

Diploma of School Age Education and Care – CHC50213This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for OSHC service Coordinators.

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management - CHC60312 This qualification covers the skills and knowledge related to the management of services in the community sector, including OSHC services.

Network specialises in working with experienced OSHC workers to achieve these qualifications through a Recognition Pathway. This allows people with at least three years’ experience in a relevant role to use documents from their workplace as evidence for assessment in each of the units in a qualification. We also conduct at least one workplace observation visit and request supervisor reports to confirm competency. Learners may also need to complete assessment tasks, undertake additional training, workplace tasks, questioning or a combination of these to fill any gaps in evidence identified.

Some units can be completed by attending accredited training sessions from this calendar and then completing the associated assessment tasks. You can enrol in these even if you are not currently enrolled in a qualification. Learners enrolled in our qualifications can attend these courses at no additional cost if the relevant unit/s form part of their qualification and their qualification fee payments are up to date.

Please refer to the Network website for more details about the Recognition Pathway, pricing of qualifications and enrolment forms: http://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/training/cert-iv-diploma-adv-dip

SUMMARY OF ACCREDITED UNITS IN THIS CALENDAR• Child Protection CHCPRT001 (Cert IV & Diploma Core unit)

• Food is Fun CHCECE004 (Cert IV & Diploma Core unit)

• Nurture Creativity in School Age Children CHCECE018 (Diploma Core unit)

• Reflect on and Improve Professional Practice CHCORG428A (Cert IV & Diploma Elective)

• Support Children’s Behaviour - CHCECE006 (Cert IV Elective)

• Support Children’s Development CHCSAC004 (Cert IV Core unit)

• Support Children’s Development - Want to know more? CHCSAC005 (Diploma Core unit)

• Sustainability: More Than a Worm Farm CHCECE025 (Cert IV & Diploma Elective)

• Using My Time, Our Place to Guide Practice CHCECE009 (Cert IV & Diploma Core unit)

• Work Health and Safety in OOSH: HLTWHS001, HLTWHS003 or HLTWHS501A (Choice of assessment task: Core Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma)

Please refer to the alphabetical listing of courses in this brochure for full details of course content, dates, venues and booking arrangements.

NEW EDUCATOR ESSENTIALS:

A great way to cover the basic essentials for OOSH educators or kick start your qualifications.

These 4 core units from Certificate IV & Diploma are presented over a series of Fridays 9.30am – 4pm at the Y Hotel in Sydney:

Support Children’s Development CHCSAC004 – Friday 14th August [Cert IV] OR

Support Children’s Development - Want to know more? Accredited CHCSAC005 [Diploma] – Friday 21st August

Food is Fun CHCECE004 – Friday 9th October

Work Health and Safety in OOSH HLTWHS001/003 – Friday 6th November

Child Protection CHCPRT001 – Friday 4th December

Members Special Offer – Book into all 4 ‘Educator Essentials’ units for the discounted price of $650

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What is Customised Training?Customised training is tailored to suit the training needs of your service or organisation. It can be:

• Developed for all levels of management, staff or parents

• Developed around existing courses or we can develop a course to suit your needs

• Delivered to your local network, regional group or centre/s

• Scheduled during the day, evening or Saturday to suit your group’s needs.

• Flexible regarding length of session

What are the benefits of Customised Training?• Meets your individual training needs

• Increases staff skills

• In-house training can act as a team building exercise

• Can act as a networking exercise when bringing educators together in a region or within an organisation

• For larger groups it can be more cost effective than sending staff to calendar courses

What topics are available?You can choose from courses in this guide or request a course on a particular topic that suits your needs.

Suggested Topics:

• Active Games

• Child Protection – Overview or Accredited Course

• Safe Food Handling for OOSH

• Nutrition & Menu Planning

• Children’s Growth & Development

• Linking Theory into Practice

• Active Supervision of Children

• Behaviour Management and Bullying

• Management Committee Roles & Responsibilities

• Developing & Reviewing Policies & Procedures

• Work Health & Safety in the OOSH Environment

• NQF Overview

• A Team Approach to My Time, Our Place

• Preparing for Assessment and Rating

• Philosophy in Action

What is required for a Customised Training session?Network offers the option of webinar or face-to-face classroom-style delivery.

For face-to-face sessions: • You need to have a suitable training room/venue• You must organise or provide your own catering• Most courses require equipment, such as a data

projector, screen, DVD player, white board or flip chart.• You will be notified of equipment required when you

receive your quote. Network can organise to bring equipment, but additional charges may apply.

For webinar sessions:• You will need a computer with reliable internet access• For a group all gathered in one location, you need a

screen, speakers and microphone that all participants can see and hear.

• For participants joining in from several locations, each will need a headset with microphone to listen and speak into or use the computer’s speakers and microphone.

• The organiser will need to set aside time before the session for a short trial run to ensure all equipment is working.

To organise Customised Training:• Select the required Network course or determine training

needs based on ideas from your workplace.

• Please allow at least 3 weeks before the earliest required training date to allow time for the necessary preparations. You must also ensure that your proposed training venue has enough space to comfortably seat the number of participants as well as the trainer, with a place to project the presentation slides.

• Complete the ‘Customised Training Request Form’ from the back page of this guide or download it from the Training section of our website. Return the completed form by fax or email.

• Network’s Training Operations Coordinator will contact you to discuss your training needs, participant numbers, venue location etc.

• After clarifying your needs, a price estimate will be sent to you within 7 days, outlining the proposed course outline and cost. Please note that costs vary according to the number of course hours, preparation time to develop new workshops, course participant numbers, location etc.

• Advise the Training Operations Coordinator by phone or email if you wish to proceed with the proposed course in the price estimate.

• An email will be sent asking you to confirm arrangements, including the final date, training venue, equipment required and number of participants. Your organisation will be invoiced once all details are confirmed.

Customised Training

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Other Training of Interest to School Age Care Educators

Asthma & Anaphylaxis ACECQA Approved Training Courses

ACECQA Approved Emergency Asthma Management and Anaphylaxis Management training for OSHC staff is available through Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick.

Course content is developed and delivered by experienced and qualified Paediatric Asthma Nurse Consultants.

JULY Tuesday 28th - ASTHMA MANAGEMENT &/OR ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT ASTHMA: 10.00am – 11.30am ANAPHYLAXIS: 12.00pm – 1.30pm The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah

AUGUST TBA

SEPTEMBER Wednesday 2nd - ASTHMA MANAGEMENT ASTHMA: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Children’s Hospital Westmead

OCTOBER Monday 26th - ASTHMA MANAGEMENT &/OR ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT ASTHMA: 4.30pm – 6.00pm ANAPHYLAXIS: 6.30pm – 8.00pm Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick

NOVEMBER TBA

DECEMBER Wednesday 2nd - ASTHMA MANAGEMENT ASTHMA: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Children’s Hospital Westmead

For further information on courses being offered in 2015 go to www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/aaic/

Essential Child Protection Information Sessions for OSHC Services

Presented by NSW Ombudsman Office, NSW Department of Education and Communities - Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate in conjunction with Network of Community Activities.

Network of Community Activities in collaboration with the NSW Ombudsman Office, the NSW Department of Education and Communities - Early Childhood Education and Care Directorate the following FREE sessions.

These sessions will allow services to understand what to do if you receive an allegation of child abuse against a staff member, your reporting requirements and the supports available from the Ombudsman’s Office and the Early Childhood Education and care Directorate.

Light morning tea will be available before the session.

Registrations are limited to 2 per session at any one location

For more information:contact Patrick Brennan - Tel: 02 9212 3244 or email [email protected]

SYDNEY CITYThursday 13th August - 10.00am to 1.30pm

Wesley Conference Centre

220 Pitt Street, Sydney

Bookings @ https://register.eventarc.com/30506/

SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEYThursday 27th August - 10.00am to 1.30pm

Campbelltown Catholic Club

20-22 Camden Road, Campbelltown


SOUTHERN SYDNEYThursday 15th October - 10.00am to 1.30pm

Tradies - Gymea

52 Manchester Road, Gymea


https://register.eventarc.com/30506/



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Supporting Transition to School Age CarePresented by Sue Dockett

While a great deal of research has focused on children’s experiences as they start school, less attention has been directed to their experiences – and those of their

families and educators – as they start school age care. This presentation will share data from a recent research project investigating practices that promote positive transitions for children and families both to school and school age care.

The results emphasise the importance of leadership across both the school and school age care sectors, in the development of strong positive relationships among all those involved in transition – children, families, educators and communities. The presentation will share practices identified as effective. These reflect the principles of My Time, Our Place, and are aligned with the Transition to School: Position Statement, which focuses on the opportunities, expectations, aspirations and entitlements for all as they make the transition to school age care.

When: Wednesday 5th August 2015

Where: Wesley Conference Centre220 Pitt Street, Sydney

Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm

A light morning tea will be served from 10.00am

Cost:Network members $25.00

Non members $75.00

Bookings: https://register.eventarc.com/30197/supporting-transition-to-school-age-care

Sue DockettSue is Professor, Early Childhood Education, Charles Sturt University, based in Albury, NSW. Over many years, Sue has explored educational transitions, particuarly the transition to school. With Bob Perry, she has published widely in this area. Their work has been used in Australia as well as overseas.

In 2014, Sue and Bob, and a large research team, developed the resource entitled Continuity of Learning: A Resource to Suppport Effective Transition to School and School Age Care.

Special EventsALL ABOARD - Meeting the Needs of 9 - 13 year oldsStarting with a look at the developmental needs and interests of this age group, the session provides practical ideas and strategies to communicate and engage effectively with 9-13 year olds and plan experiences for them. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss ways of working and available resources that could to boost the participation and retention of 9-13 year olds in their programs, with some examples of successful programs provided by experienced educators. Presented in partnership with Waverley Library, youth workers and library staff working with this age group have also been invited to attend and share ideas on engaging 9-13 year olds.

When: Thursday 13th August 2015

Where: Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction

Time: 10.00am to 1.30pm

Cost:Network members $50.00

Non members $62.50

Bookings: Network registration form


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• Participants attending training in Surry Hills, Ultimo or Sydney should note that venues do not provide parking. There is limited parking available in the surrounding streets, metered parking and parking stations charging by the half hour, so we recommend coming by public transport. The TFCC training room is located 5 minutes walk from Central Station and the Y Hotel is 5 minutes walk from Museum Station. All are close to bus routes that go to Central and the Sydney CBD.

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for full day sessions and morning tea or afternoon tea depending on session times.

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We ask that all learners abide by the following guidelines.

The full Learner Code of Conduct is available in our Learner Handbook on the Network website:http://networkofcommunityactivities.org.au/training/cert-iv-diploma-adv-dip/

• It is appreciated if participants arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the session commencing. Late arriving participants may not be allowed to stay if the session is already underway.

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