Program details
- Priority area: Wellbeing (social and emotional)
- Primary audience: Educators
- Delivery mode: Group training, consultancy
- Strength of evidence: Level 5 – Foundational research evidence
- AEDC sub-domains:
- Emotional maturity – anxious and fearful behaviour
- Emotional maturity – aggressive behaviour
- Social competence – responsibility and respect
- Item cost: Moderate ($249–$2000 per person/item)
Program description
A Developing Brain: Supporting Whole Child Development is a group training program for early childhood professionals. The program provides educators with an understanding of neurodevelopment and its influence on behaviour, learning, regulation, and social and emotional development. Neuroscientific theory as it relates to child development will be translated into accessible, practical language, insights and strategies. The program also aims to help early childhood professionals translate this knowledge of neurodevelopment into practice and use strategies to support the growth and development of children.
The training will be presented face-to-face as a half day group training workshop (3 hours duration). Participants can enrol in a public workshop or an in-house training for a whole service. Participants will receive a copy of the ‘Dear Kids, Love From Your Brain’ book, lesson plan and certificate of completion. To ensure a reflective practice approach and the opportunity for participants to further discuss the practical application of the training in their own professional context, participants will have the opportunity to participate in one follow-up group-based online consultation (duration of 1 hour).
Scheduled workshops for 2027 and 2028
Workshop schedules to be announced.
Detailed cost
'A Developing Brain’ public workshop
2027
- Early bird ticket: $275 per person (including GST).
- Standard ticket: $349 per person (including GST).
2028
- Early bird ticket: $285 per person (including GST).
- Standard ticket: $365 per person (including GST).
Price includes:
- catering
- a copy of the ‘Dear Kids, Love From Your Brain’ book
- lesson plan
- certificate of completion.
In-house training
2027
$5000 (including GST) for a maximum of 25 participants.
2028
$5250 (including GST) for a maximum of 25 participants.
Price includes:
- a copy of the ‘Dear Kids, Love From Your Brain’ book
- lesson plan
- certificate of completion.
Additional travel costs between $1000.00–$1600.00 apply for a maximum of 25 participants, depending on location.
Cancellation policy
Booking is confirmed at time of registration and the following ticket conditions apply according to ticket type:
- 'Early bird tickets' are for new registrations. No transfers are permitted. Cancel via email more than 14 days before a workshop for refund less a $49 cancellation fee. No cancellations less than 14 days prior to a workshop. Name changes permitted with 2 business days notice required via email.
- 'Standard tickets' are for new registrations. Cancel via email more than 14 days before a workshop for a full refund (fee free). Transfers are permitted via email more than 2 business days prior to a workshop. Transfer is to another workshop of equal value, valid for 12 months from original date of purchase. Name changes permitted with 2 business days notice required via email.
- In-house: terms as per individual quote terms.
Payment schedule
- Invoices/receipts issued at time of registration:
- pay via VISA, MASTERCARD and AMEX – we do not charge credit card processing fees
- pay by bank transfer – invoice emailed to you.
- In-house: deposit $1000, balance on prior to delivery.
Implementation considerations
- Target population: early childhood educators.
- Program/practice descriptions and details: the workshop is conducted face-to-face. Participants can enrol in a public workshop or an in-house training for the whole early childhood service.
- Program adaptability: the training provider can deliver training across all 4 terms and add additional dates as required.
- Staffing: services should consider the cost of backfill when determining the cost of accessing this resource.
- Supervision/coaching: a compulsory one-hour follow-up online consultation is provided to discuss implementation of practices based on learnings, and any challenges to that implementation.
VEYLDF alignment
Item uses these practice principles
- Reflective practice
- Partnerships with families
- High expectations for every child
- Respectful relationships and responsive engagement
- Equity and diversity
- Assessment for learning and development
- Integrated teaching and learning approaches
Item responds to these sub-outcomes
Children become strong in their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
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