All About The Exceeding Themes

Course Code ME_WP02

Course Overview

Are you ready to take your early childhood service to new heights? Our All About the Exceeding Themes workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to achieve excellence and exceed the National Quality Framework (NQF) standards.

By delving deep into the three key exceeding themes, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to create a truly exceptional early childhood setting. You'll learn how to enhance operational efficiency, foster a culture of continuous improvement, strengthen partnerships with families, empower staff, create engaging learning environments, utilize data to inform practice, and promote sustainability.

Through engaging discussions, practical exercises, and case studies, you'll develop the skills and strategies to implement the exceeding themes in your service. You'll learn how to set ambitious goals, collect and analyze data, and make evidence-based decisions to drive continuous improvement.

Our workshop will equip you with the tools and resources to:

Identify strengths and weaknesses: Conduct a thorough self-assessment of your service to identify areas for improvement.

Develop a strategic plan: Create a roadmap for achieving your goals and implementing the exceeding themes.

Build a culture of professional learning: Foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment for your staff.

Engage families effectively: Build strong partnerships with families and involve them in their child's learning.

Implement innovative practices: Explore new and emerging trends in early childhood education and apply them to your service.

Become confident and boost your understanding of the exceeding themes.

Theme 1: Practice is embedded in service operations

Theme 2: Practice is informed by critical reflection

Theme 3: Practice is shaped by meaningful engagement

 

Duration   Delivery Times Flexible From 45 Minutes - 2 Hours Depending on Requirements
Fees   Contact Us For Tailored Pricing
Study Options   In Person Onsite
Commencing   Available Now

Who is this for?

Our All About the Exceeding Themes workshop is tailored to the needs of early childhood professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and education. Whether you're an experienced educator, a center director, or a quality improvement coordinator, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies.

Early Childhood Educators will gain a deeper understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and how to implement the exceeding themes in their daily practice. They will learn how to foster positive relationships with children, create engaging learning environments, and promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Center Directors and Managers will learn how to lead their teams to achieve excellence and create a culture of continuous improvement. They will gain insights into effective leadership practices, strategic planning, and quality assurance.

Educational Leaders will develop the skills and knowledge to support early childhood services in achieving the exceeding themes. They will learn how to provide professional development opportunities, implement effective coaching and mentoring programs, and support innovation and creativity.

Quality Improvement Coordinators will gain a deeper understanding of data analysis and evaluation techniques. They will learn how to collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based practices.

By attending our workshop, you'll gain the confidence and skills to lead your service to excellence.

Study Options

We understand that every early childhood service has unique needs and constraints. That's why we offer flexible delivery options to ensure that our All About the Exceeding Themes workshop can be tailored to your specific requirements.

In-Person Workshops:

On-Site Training: We can deliver the workshop directly at your early childhood service, providing a convenient and personalized learning experience for your entire team. This allows for tailored discussions, addressing your specific challenges and goals.

Classroom Based Workshops: We offer regular workshops in various locations across the country, providing opportunities for networking, collaboration, and sharing best practices with other early childhood professionals.

Customised Workshops:

We can tailor the workshop to your specific needs and preferences. Whether you require a half-day or full-day session, we can design a program that addresses your unique learning objectives. We can focus on specific themes, such as leadership, pedagogy, or assessment, or provide a more comprehensive overview of the exceeding themes.

Contact Us Today

To discuss your specific training needs and explore our flexible delivery options, please contact one of our learning facilitators today. We'll work with you to create a customized learning experience that will elevate your early childhood service.

Links to Early Learning

By delving deep into the exceeding themes, early childhood services can significantly elevate the quality of education and care they provide. These themes serve as a roadmap for excellence, guiding services towards a future where children thrive.

When early childhood educators and leaders embrace the exceeding themes, they can foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and professional growth. By implementing evidence-based practices, creating engaging learning environments, and building strong relationships with children and families, services can enhance children's learning and development.

The exceeding themes provide a framework for:

Strengthening Pedagogical Practice: By implementing research-based strategies, tailoring learning experiences to individual needs, and engaging in reflective practice, educators can enhance their teaching and learning.

Creating Engaging Learning Environments: By designing stimulating and inclusive learning spaces, promoting positive relationships, and supporting children's well-being, educators can create optimal conditions for children to learn and grow.

Building a Strong Leadership Team: By developing effective leadership skills, fostering a positive organizational culture, and empowering staff, leaders can create a supportive environment that enables staff to thrive.

Enhancing Family Partnerships: By involving families in their child's learning, communicating effectively, and building strong relationships, services can create a sense of community and shared responsibility.

By attending our All About the Exceeding Themes workshop, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to implement the exceeding themes in your service. You'll learn how to set ambitious goals, collect and analyze data, and make evidence-based decisions to drive continuous improvement.

This workshop training will cover the following themes and content:

  • Understanding What Exceeding Means and how it is awarded (Both the Pre-2018 version, and the updated 2018 onwards approach)
  • A deep dive into the guidance materials and definitions to build an understanding of the three exceeding themes:
    • Embedded Practice
    • Critical Reflection
    • Community Engagement
  • Exploring what the purpose of having these themes are hoping to achieve
  • What assessors are looking for as indicators of the themes being present
  • Reflective prompts and processes to assist you and your service to determine if the theme is present or not for a particular practice or program.
  • Answering of Questions and Providing Clarity of understanding.

As there is flexibility with how this workshop can be delivered, we ask that you get in contact with our team with what you are after and a member of our learning team will respond quickly with a quote.

Once agreed upon, we will issue an invoice.

Our trainers and learning facilitators are experienced teachers, directors and consultants within the Early Childhood Sector, and are highly qualified in both Early Childhood Education, and Adult Learning.

When you learn with Making Education, you know that you’re getting training that has been designed for educators, delivered by educators.

Experience the difference today, and together, let’s make a difference by making it different!

You or your service may be eligible for funding which can cover the costs of this program. If you currently have funding for training and professional development purposes, we can work with you to customise our program or package up several training programs for you.

To find out more, get in contact with our team today.

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