Professional development
Courageous conversations with families and colleagues
Professional development for early childhood and OSHC professionals
Speaking with families about a difficult or sensitive topic concerning their child can be a daunting task. Raising concerns with a colleague about their practice or other work-related issues can feel similarly uncomfortable. Learn two model frameworks and practise having conversations in a productive, safe and respectful way.
Package: Ignite
2 hours of PD – workshop
Package starts from $659 + GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional.
- Courageous conversations – Using the ECA Code of ethics to understand why and what are they are
- Learn and practise – practical tips and a handy model to use with families
- Learn and practise practical tips and a simple framework to use with colleagues
- Recommendations for creating a culture of courage
Package: Activate
4 hours of PD – workshops or tailored coaching and mentoring
Package starts from $1099 + GST for your team or service (member price)
Educator numbers may affect the quote. Any travel or accommodation costs for It Takes A Village consultants are additional.
- Ignite package inclusions
- Practise more complex scenarios
- Translate recommendations for creating a culture of courage into practical steps
- Understand and apply change theory to implement follow up and check-ins
This PD aligns with QA4, QA5 and APST 4, 5 and 7. It contributes towards the 20 hours of required PD for VIT renewal of registration.
What early childhood and OSHC services are saying
How practical it was for staff
– Alex, Clarendon Children’s Centre
Why choose It Takes A Village for your professional development?
- We will come to your service – whether you’re in metro Melbourne or regional Victoria – or we can deliver your PD virtually
- Fully customisable PD to match your quality improvement goals, your team’s development areas and your budget
- Our expert consultants have 150+ years’ lived experience in the field, which means you get practical, relatable PD that you can immediately apply in your service
- It Takes A Village members get a 25% discount on professional development
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