Children First Training provides expert and affordable professional development courses for staff and educators in the early childhood education and care sector.
As practitioners, we know ‘early childhood’ so you can be sure you will be provided with training that is current, accurate and, at times, edgy. We always have a vast range on offer from First Aid to understanding the Early Years Learning Framework, workshops for OOSH providers, as well as creative and culturally diverse courses. We have training for all levels of early childhood, from trainees to experienced to Centre Directors – there’s something for everyone!
Our sessions are primarily held in Western Sydney and are frequented by educators from child care providers throughout the industry – you don’t need to be an educator at our Children First centres to join. We have educators travel from all over Sydney and even interstate. We love the diversity that educators from different centres, near and far, bring to each session.
These factors make Children First Training the preferred choice for many educators.
Children First Training Brings Educator Training to You
We’re excited to welcome Kirralea Lyneham to the Children First Training team, offering on-site training to your early childhood education service. Kirralea is passionate about providing quality care and education to young children and is a strong advocate for children’s rights. Kirralea’s drive…
Children First Training partners with Humanitix, OzHarvest and Yalari
Children First Training is proud to announce our new ticketing partner, Humanitix, a wonderful social-impact company, giving back to those in need. Our training service provides expert and affordable professional development courses for staff and educators in the early childhood education and care sector.…
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With the addition of our new Training Lead, Kirralea Lyneham, we’re now offering on-site training to Early Childhood Education services across NSW.
Kirralea is passionate about providing quality care and education to young children and is a strong advocate for children’s rights. Kirralea’s drive for best practice has her extremely excited to support, guide and inspire educators at your early education service.
We can customise training to suit the needs of your service, and we can come at a time that suits you – evenings or weekends!
Upgrade your skills and book a course today!
Current Training and Workshops
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February 2020
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This training course involves: Completion of online pre-course study, plus 2 hours practical training You will be required to obtain a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to complete this qualification. (Details on how to obtain a USI can be found www.usi.gov.au Please note: you…
Find out more »HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education & care setting
This course covers senior first aid, CPR and the management of asthma and anaphylaxis. Please complete the following You are required to have a USI (Unique Student Identifier). To obtain a USI please visit www.usi.gov.au to complete the simple online process. You…
Find out more »All eyes on us! Active Supervision and our Duty of Care
This 2hr workshop explores the educators’ role and duty of care when supervising children, with reference to the Education & Care Services National Law & Regulations & the National Quality Standards. We explore the key components of active supervision and…
Find out more »March 2020
Bush Tucker and Sustainability
This 5 hour workshop focuses on the traditional custodians of the land and their cultural values and practices to ensure the sustainability of the land This workshop would look at bush tucker and give case study examples of how children…
Find out more »Behaviour Management – Gaining control or gaining an understanding – OOSH
Behaviour Management what’s it all about?– Gaining control or gaining an understanding? This workshop explores challenging behaviours and what environmental and social factors impact and influences these behaviours. We reflect on our own current practices and explore various considerations and…
Find out more »Autism
Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people. An estimated 1 in 70 people has Autism Spectrum Disorder; that’s almost 230,000…
Find out more »Critical Reflection
What is critical reflection and how do we use it to inform our practice in an Early Childhood setting? During this 2-hour workshop participants will learn about reflection, critical reflection, and practice skills that will assist the process. A practical…
Find out more »April 2020
The Essence of an Effective Team
This workshop explores the key components that contribute to an effective team including communication methods, communication strategies, conflict styles and conflict resolution strategies and skills that can be implemented in our everyday workplace practices guided by ethical practices. Light refreshments…
Find out more »Creating Natural Play Spaces
This 2 hour workshop will explore ways we can create meaningful natural play spaces both inside and outside as well as the importance of engaging with the natural environment for development and well-being as well as creating an environmentally aware…
Find out more »Am I Doing this Right?
Am I doing this right? As early childhood educators we are constantly bombarded with new information and it can often leave our heads spinning. Sometimes we find ourselves wondering “Am I doing this right? In this 2hr workshop we aim…
Find out more »May 2020
Inclusion
Inclusion: It's not a program, it’s a way of being. This full day workshop will build educators capacity in inclusive practice by: Exploring what belonging means to us Discussing Inclusion by definition Identifying the core elements of Inclusion: Access, Participation & Outcomes Exploring…
Find out more »Bilingualism
Do you have children of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background and unsure whether their difficulties are due to a language delay or having English as a second language (ESL)? Learn more about speech and language development in bilingualism. This…
Find out more »Loose Parts Play
Follow the journey of Balmoral St Preschool and be inspired to create and develop exciting play opportunities for children, using loose parts. This practical hands on, 2 hour workshop will look at: What are loose parts? The value of loose…
Find out more »Science Workshop get your STEM On!
This 2-hour workshop will explore how we, as educators, can teach children how science really works in our world in a way child understand. Suitable for all educators Designed to build science capacity in your service Highly interactive & hands-on……
Find out more »Partnerships with Families – OOSH
The Early Years Learning Framework and My Time, Our Place Framework for School Age Care Principle 2 is Partnerships. Acknowledging the importance of parents and guardians in a child's life and learning how to have real partnerships with your families is…
Find out more »June 2020
Ready, Steady Go – Toddlers
This workshop will teach you to identify the typical stages toddlers pass through and how to watch for schematic behaviour that can be used as the basis of a rich and dynamic program. You will never see your toddlers the…
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The Project Approach
This 2 hour workshop explores how to start, maintain and document extended learning with children through projects including skills for questioning and critical thinking. Sample projects are provided. Light refreshments will be provided. Training Presenter: Kirsty Fantini - Early Years Training
Find out more »Child Protection – Refresher
This 2.5 hour workshop is designed to keep you up-to-date with current child protection and mandatory reporting requirements. This workshop explores types of abuse and neglect, our legislative responsibilities, ensuring educators are aware of Child Protection law, including our obligations as…
Find out more »Happy Beats
Music for fun & learning (0-6 years) Music is a fantastic learning tool for young children. We can assist children’s grossmotor, fine motor, aural (listening), language and social skills. Music also taps into children’s innate musical intelligence and their pleasure…
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Get in touch
For enquiries or bookings please contact Nancy or Kirralea:
[p] 02 8603 4400 [e] [email protected]