Relationships with Children - 2 part online series

April series – Wednesday 2 and 9 April - 4.30pm – 6.00pm

July series – Wednesday 23 and 30 July - 4.30pm – 6.00pm

This 2-part series encompasses responsive and proactive approaches to building positive relationships with children that support their wellbeing and growth. Participants will explore:

• How to build authentic and secure relationships with children.
• How responsive, respectful and meaningful interactions support children’s self-regulation.
• The elements of physical environments that support children’s positive, social and emotional competence.

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Standard 4 Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

National Quality Standard: QA 5 Relationships with children

Presenters

Keran Elgie

Keran brings skills and knowledge from a career spanning 30 years in Early Childhood Education. Keran has worked in a range of settings as a teacher, director, Education Support Manager and Professional Learning Manager. Keran enjoys engaging with educators to support and extend their learning while offering opportunities for critical thinking and implications for practice.