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Professional learning is available for every committee member. It is offered by the Department of Education, peak groups, and business groups. Members can learn through eLearn modules, webinars, or interactive sessions.
Each member can choose learning that suits the skills they want to build. This helps them grow in their role and take part with confidence in the work of the kindergarten.
Governance
This short video helps committee members learn the basics of governance. It provides an overview of main responsibilities of a committee.
It was created by Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Department of Education.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
The content explores:
- the make-up of the National Quality Framework
- how the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations apply to you
- the importance of Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership – in the National Quality Standard
- definitions related to governance and management.
The module was developed by ACECQA.
It is free of charge to access.
The program includes four self-paced online learning courses. The program includes the following resources:
- 4 online learning courses
- Fact sheets
- A selection of resources and tools from reputable authorities
- Pre and post-learning surveys
Delivered in partnership between the NSW Department of Education and Early Childhood Australia (ECA)
It is free of charge to access.
Managing the service
This video has 3 chapters.
Chapter 1: National Quality Framework
Chapter 2: The Committees Role
Chapter 3: Continuous ImprovementIt was created by Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Department of Education.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
A number of training sessions to help with ICT needs. Topics covered include: digital safety, software updates and preventing loss of data.
Developed in partnership with the Department of Education and State Library Victoria.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
The video discusses recent reforms in the Early Childhood sector and stresses the importance of adopting a growth-change mindset to help services adapt to reforms.
It was created by Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Department of Education.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
Financial management
- Mode: Internal webinars (login required)
- Cost: DE-contracted (free for services who are ADP users)
The content guides committee members to explore important aspects of payroll, Payline navigation, and interpreting reports.
Developed by ADP.
It is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
This self-paced module is for members who are new to their role on the committee of management. This module has information about the roles and responsibilities a committee of management and has resources to support you in your role as a committee member.
It was created by Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Department of Education.
The module is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
Online session which covers topics including: Strengthening business practises, Cybersecurity, Cash Flow.
Developed by Business Victoria.
It is free of charge to access.
Managing teachers and educators
This video has 3 chapters.
Chapter 1: Understanding Roles and Responsibilities During Recruitment
Chapter 2: Recruitment Processes
Chapter 3: Case ScenariosIt was created by Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Department of Education.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
This learning has topics that include:
- benefits of an effective team
- the contribution that Approved Providers can make to building an effective team, and
- suggestions for promoting effective teamwork.
The module was developed by ACECQA.
It is free of charge to access.
This module has 4 topics.
- Topic 1: Purpose and Benefits of the Employee Management & Development
- Topic 2: Setting up the Employee Management & Development Process
- Topic 3: Employee performance evaluation and development
- Topic 4: Performance Development Plan and Evaluation Record
It was created by Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Department of Education.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
Managing quality
As the approved provider you are responsible for creating the vision for your service. A service vision is important to assist in the development of your Quality Improvement Plan. The service vision can serve to inspire your team. This module will look at the importance of a vision, some examples, and how to develop a vision.
The module was developed by ACECQA.
It is free of charge to access.
As an approved provider you will be implementing changes in your service or services. Change is inevitable and necessary for service growth and development. This module explains different types of change, how to put change into practice, and how to manage it well.
The module was developed by ACECQA.
It is free of charge to access.
This suite of 11 eLearning modules is designed to build understanding of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Developed by Australian Human Rights Commission.
It is free of charge to access.
Data collection and reporting
This video outlines the key reporting responsibilities of a committee. It has information in sections that cover:
- financial reporting
- operational reporting and
- legal reporting related to serious incidents and mandatory reporting.
It was created by Early Learning Association Australia in partnership with the Department of Education.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
This training is for Victorian Early Childhood workforce professionals who need to undertake the Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations (PROTECT) online eLearning provided by the Department of Education.
It was created by the Department of Education
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
This training supports staff to understand and apply the Information Sharing reforms and the MARAM Framework, helping them share information safely and legally and identify, assess, and manage family violence risk.
It was created by the Department of Education.
The video is funded by the Department of Education, so it is free to access.
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