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.
JOB VACANT: Administration Officer – OOSH
We are currently recruiting for an Administration Officer to complete administration duties for two Out of School Hour centre’s located in Blacktown and Hassall Grove. You will be required to work between both locations. This role is 24 hours per week over 3…
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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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April 2018
The Role of the Educational Leader
This 2 hour workshop will provide practical information about the role of the Educational Leader, the challenges & resistance from others as well as ways to understand how to implement and maintain change through mentoring. Light refreshments provided. TRAINING PROVIDER:…
Find out more »Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives into Early Childhood Curriculums
This 6 hour workshop will highlight the importance of including Aboriginal perspectives into service programs and why it needs to be done EVERY DAY! This is a practical hands on workshop that provides educators with multiple examples of experiences. It…
Find out more »May 2018
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Selected Growing Potential staff only event. This is a FREE 2 day professional development course to give you the skills to lead, influence, engage and collaborate effectively with others. See your email for more information.
Find out more »June 2018
The Power of Positive Language for OOSH
This 2 hour workshop will explore the power of positive language and its impact on the children in our care and education settings. We will examine Powerful words (vs. dis-empowering words). Our use of language and how it can impact…
Find out more »Science Workshop for Early Childhood Educators
This full day workshop will explore how we, as educators, can teach children how science really works in our world in a way children understand. Suitable for all Early Childhood Educators Designed to build science capacity in your Early Learning…
Find out more »Bush Tucker
This workshop focuses on the traditional custodians of the land; their cultural values and practices to ensure the sustainability of the land. This workshop looks at bush tucker and gives case study examples of how children’s services are including native…
Find out more »Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing
Research has shown that there are increasing number of children under the age of 5 years who are experiencing anxiety disorders and depression. During this 2 hour workshop, we will explore and discuss the importance of our interactions with children,…
Find out more »July 2018
Creative Arts and Brain Development
This 2 hour workshop will look at the importance of quality art experiences for children’s brain development, functioning as well as well-being. Educators will come away with a more in-depth understanding of this connection as well as ideas to extend these experiences…
Find out more »HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education setting
This course covers senior first aid, CPR and the management of asthma and anaphylaxis. Please complete the following; Register using the code sent in your email. You are required to have a USI (Unique Student Identifier). To obtain a USI…
Find out more »Leading a Successful Childcare Centre
New Centre Directors or Refresher for the Experienced An essential workshop for all new, current and emerging centre managers and directors. This workshop will cover key topics enabling you to lead a successful centre including: Daily operations and management Creating…
Find out more »Put Pretend Play ON YOUR RADAR!
Join us for this 3 hour workshop to learn more about the benefits of pretend play and how you as parents or educators can enhance pretend play for children with specific strategies and practical hands on activity ideas. Learn how…
Find out more »August 2018
Early Years Learning Framework – Educators Series
This is a series of 5 professional development sessions, thoughtfully grouped to cover all aspects of the Early Years Learning Framework. Together we will unpack the EYLF and understand what it looks like in real life. It is so much…
Find out more »Transition to School
This 2 hour workshop explores how we can best prepare our children and families for the transition to school with a focus on foundational life skills. Light refreshments provided TRAINING PROVIDER: Early Years Training – Kirsty Fantini
Find out more »Aboriginal Arts, Music and Dance
Aboriginal inspired art experience in an early childhood context is so much more than just collaged red, black and yellow flags and cotton bud dot paintings. This workshop will inspire educators and open them up to the many possibilities of…
Find out more »Guiding Children’s Behaviour for OOSH
Remaining positive and effective can be difficult whether it is with early childhood children or school aged. We will assist educators with practical ideas and resources to encourage a more positive environment. It won’t happen overnight but it can happen.…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »September 2018
PUAWER005B – Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
This unit covers the competency required to implement the emergency response specified in the workplace emergency procedures. This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies in workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010. Target Audience: Existing…
Find out more »Early Years Learning Framework – Educators Series No.5
This is a series of 5 professional development sessions, thoughtfully grouped to cover all aspects of the Early Years Learning Framework. Together we will unpack the EYLF and understand what it looks like in real life. It is so much…
Find out more »Accidental Counsellor
Do you find yourself becoming an ‘accidental counsellor’ to parents/carers of children at your centre? Would you like to gain skills in dealing with difficult or sensitive issues? Then this course is for you! Summary of the training: Understand the 3…
Find out more »October 2018
Assessment Ready, Steady, Go!
‘Assessment and Rating’ is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase the strengths of your centre. This workshop is a must to learn the ‘nuts and bolts’ of the assessment and rating process including: Reflecting on the Assessment and Rating Process;…
Find out more »Talking and Thinking Floorbooks
A child-led approach to observation, planning and documentation The Talking and Thinking Floorbooks® Approach is a child-led approach to observation, documentation and planning that is now used with children from birth to 11 across the world. By really listening to…
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…
Find out more »All Embracing (Diversity)
Perhaps diversity and inclusion are terms you hear and possibly speak about each day but when did you last stop to think about what they really mean? Early education and care professionals are placed to ‘make a change' in the…
Find out more »November 2018
Autism – Looking through their eyes!
This 2 hr workshop looks at Autism and the ASD spectrum, behaviours, brain functioning to support educators develop realistic strategies and expectations. Light refreshments provided TRAINING PROVIDER: Early Years Training – Kirsty Fantini
Find out more »Typical Child Development
This 3 hour training aims to upskill educators on the importance of early childhood development and the crucial role they play in monitoring, identifying and communicating developmental progress. Participants will learn about: Typical developmental milestones The importance of early intervention…
Find out more »Food Handling/Menu Planning for OOSH
National Quality Standard 2.1.3 Healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child. This 2 hour training will assist educators in how to plan meals, food handling and complying with the standards. This training is based on…
Find out more »Sustainability
This 3 hr workshop will assist you to implement the National Quality Standards in your service in regards to sustainability, specifically in relation to Standard 3.2.3. We will provide both our knowledge and some fun hands on experiences to assist…
Find out more »December 2018
Out of the Box
Music to support EYLF learning outcomes (0 – 6 years) In this 2 hour workshop we will use the metaphor of boxes to explore “belonging, being and becoming” through music. Boxes can be fun, enticing and bring pleasure. They can be…
Find out more »February 2019
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…
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; Register using the code sent in your email. You are required to have a USI (Unique Student Identifier). To obtain a USI…
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Get in touch
For enquiries or bookings please contact Nancy or Kirralea:
[p] 02 8603 4400 [e] [email protected]
