Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators
​Australia

Foundations of Early Childhood Practice: Supporting Children, Families, and Educators
Duration: 2 hours - Online via Zoom
Recorded and sent to you within 48 hours. 
Each Early Childhood Educators receives a Certificate for their Professional Development.
​Course is Tax Deductible. 

Wednesday 3rd February 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEDT (Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales)

Thursday 4th February 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST AWST - (Queensland, Western Australia commences after QLD session)
6:30pm - 8:30pm ACST - (South Australia, Northern Territory).

Certificate Received and Tax Deductible

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe holistic strategies for supporting children’s behaviour and wellbeing.
  2. Identify strategies for fostering inclusive, engaging, and responsive learning environments.
  3. Apply National Quality Frameworks and guidelines to daily practice.
  4. Work collaboratively as part of a team to support children, families, and colleagues.

Course Modules
Module 1 
Welcome
  • Introductions and sharing one unique aspect of your centre or practice.

Module 2 
Supporting Children’s Behaviour and Wellbeing Holistically
  • Overview of holistic approaches to behaviour and wellbeing: emotional, social, cognitive, and physical aspects.
  • Discussion: How can educators respond to children’s behaviours in ways that promote self-regulation, resilience, and positive relationships?
  • Practical strategies:
    • Observing and understanding triggers behind behaviours.
    • Positive guidance techniques and scaffolding.
    • Integrating wellbeing into everyday routines and play.

Module 3 
Inclusive & Responsive Learning Environments
  • Key strategies: intentional teaching, scaffolding, play-based learning.
  • Cultural competence: respecting diverse family practices, languages, and traditions.

Module 4
Working as a Team Player
  • Importance of collaboration in early childhood settings: with colleagues, families, and community partners.
  • Discussion: How can team collaboration improve children’s behaviour, wellbeing, and learning outcomes?
  • Practical strategies:
    • Communication and active listening within the team.
    • Sharing responsibilities and supporting colleagues.
    • Reflective practice as a group.

Module 5
Practical Application: Strategies & Documentation
  • Designing daily routines and activities that support holistic development, wellbeing, and behaviour.
  • Documentation methods:

Module 6
Reflection & Wrap-Up
  • Reflective questions:
    1. One change you will implement immediately.
    2. One challenge you anticipate and a strategy to overcome it.