Sector development program
The sector development program supports the early childhood education workforce by offering free training, support and resources to build the capacity of services in line with NSW priorities.
Program benefits
The program helps services support staff development. It provides:
- new reference and training materials
- guidance on the 600-hour business operating model
- information on developing inclusive practices that support the diverse needs of children.
Professional development opportunities
We’re currently offering the following training for staff from approved eligible services:
Sleep and rest
- sleep and rest requirements in services, including the National Quality Framework
- implementing safe sleep and rest practices in services
- influences sleep and rest has on growth and development
- respecting the rights of the child.
Available to
This course is available to early childhood education and care services in New South Wales.
Course delivery method
Interactive online webinars, resource booklet and workbook.
More information and registration
Visit the ECTARC website.
Family Day Care Educators (PD in your Pocket)
This training provides professional development for Family Day Care (FDC) educators, responding directly to the learning needs identified by services. It will cover areas important to the development of family day care educators such as:
- learning in FDC
- how to support the development of self-regulation skills for children in FDC
- critical Reflection as a FDC educator.
Available to
This training is available to family day care services in New South Wales.
Course delivery method
This course will be delivered online as a series of webinars. Participants will also receive resource booklets and further reading recommendations.
More information and registration
Visit the NSW Family Day Care Association website.
Mentoring and Coaching for new Early Childhood Teachers
This course provides opportunities for Early Childhood teachers to link with mentors in the Early Childhood Education sector to meet and network across the sector, all while guided by a professional Master mentor.
The program will offer mentors:
- professional development course on mentoring (20 hours)
- development opportunity
- guidance by Master mentors.
The program will offer mentees:
- professional development course (20 hours)
- ongoing guidance throughout the program to support your development and confidence.
Available to
This course is available to early childhood education services delivering a preschool educational program.
Course delivery method
Ongoing online support via video conferencing and free resources.
More information and registration
Visit the Macquarie University website.
Peer Networks for Leaders
This professional development initiative will create a network to better support early childhood educators. The network will promote an inclusive online peer platform to solve problems and assist early educators to stay up to date with the latest thinking.
Available to
This course is available to all Directors, Educational leaders and professionals in early childhood education and care services in New South Wales.
Course delivery method
A digital network and resource platform, live conference event and webinars.
More information and registration
Visit the CELA website.