COVID-19 Information
ECS is committed to promoting community safety, and good health and hygiene practices for both our presenter and event attendees. In light of the recent COVID-19 recommendations, we are pausing some of our events. Ticket holders to events will be advised of postponements and cancellations as more updates come through from our venues and the government. Any cancelled events will be fully refunded. In the event a future workshop is postponed, ticket holders will still be given the choice of a refund. We are happy to say that some of our events are also back up and running! This depends on our venue for each event. Events that are moving forward will follow the COVID-19 Safety Plan for the relevant venue. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope you can bear with us through this time.
On a side note, we know many of you continue to work to support your local communities, service families and children through these confusing times. You're all doing amazing work and proving the importance of early childhood education services, not only to child development, but to family security and the global economy. In the words of the wonderful Rita Pierson (see our list of favourite TED talks) "We are educators - we are born to make a difference"! Keep safe and happy everyone!
Below are our upcoming early childhood professional development events, including our NESA endorsed courses. Payments are taken via PayPal. If you don't have a PayPal account simply chose their 'pay with a card' option to pay with credit card. We are also happy to accept direct deposit payments if you prefer. Simply email us your preferences and we will invoice you for your tickets!
Upcoming Early Childhood Professional Development
Risky Play in Early Childhood - Central Coast
Tue, Oct 27
Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd
Oct 27, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd, Woy Woy NSW 2256, Australia
Risky play is becoming an increasingly recognised important form of play in early childhood. Taking from the work of Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter, we will use this session to discuss the different categories of risky play.
Brain Development and the Impact of Trauma - Mindful Education - Central Coast
Wed, Nov 04
Alkira Early Learning Centre
Nov 04, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Alkira Early Learning Centre, 1 Reads Rd, Wamberal NSW 2260, Australia
This full day professional development will introduce brain development in a simple and understandable way. We will also be looking at the impact of trauma on the developing brain. We will then focus on techniques for making your service trauma sensitive and mindful education practices.
Exploring Early Childhood Theory and Approach - Sydney
Time is TBD
Karstens Sydney
Exploring Early Childhood Theory and Approach - Central Coast
Wed, Sep 16
Alkira Early Learning Centre
What's Going On In There? The Brain and Learning (Introduction) - Central Coast
Tue, Sep 29
Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd
Sep 29, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Everglades Country Club, Dunban Rd, Woy Woy NSW 2256, Australia
Have you ever wondered what exactly is going on in the minds of the children? How does all this learning occur? How is language developed? What rate do children learn at? Join us to find out the answers to this and more. Click for details.
Brain Development and the Impact of Trauma - Mindful Education - Sydney (1)
Mon, Oct 12
Karstens Sydney
Oct 12, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Karstens Sydney, Level 1 111Harrington Street, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
This full day professional development will introduce brain development in a simple and understandable way. We will also be looking at the impact of trauma on the developing brain. We will then focus on techniques for making your service trauma sensitive and mindful education practices.
Risky Play in Early Childhood - Sydney
Mon, Oct 26
Magpies Waitara
Oct 26, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Magpies Waitara, 11-37 Alexandria Parade, Waitara NSW 2077, Australia
Risky play is becoming an increasingly recognised important form of play in early childhood. Taking from the work of Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter, we will use this session to discuss the different categories of risky play.