
Professional learning tapas- End of year celebrations and graduations
02/12/2025 | 11 mins.
This episode is one of professional learning tapas series and is really a guided critical reflection on graduations and end of year celebrations. We share some controversial thoughts on graduations and unpack planning end of year celebrations. We look at opportunities for showcasing children's learning, supporting children's agency and advocating for early childhood education.Critical reflection courseMeaningful celebrations

Unpacking theory and research- Understanding and guiding children’s behaviour
25/11/2025 | 31 mins.
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett to unpack how we can better understand and support children’s behaviour by reframing the way we view it. With an extensive academic background in early childhood and a reputation as a leading behaviour expert, Cathrine brings rich insights from her research and practice. She shares her evidence-informed model that helps educators provide the right supports for children to regulate and thrive.Understanding children's behaviour bundle

Practice sharing - Connecting with community
17/11/2025 | 25 mins.
This episode we are talking with Catherine Lee, Director at Catherine Lee Consulting. Catherine has had an amazing career as an Early Childhood Teacher, service director, speaker and facilitator and is a great inspiration to myself and many others. Catherine shares her pedagogy around connecting with community and how this supports children to be active members of their community and to understand civics and citizenship.Catherine Lee Educational Consultant

Professional learning tapas- Supporting wellbeing and finding a work/life balance
11/11/2025 | 14 mins.
Today’s topic is all about supporting your own wellbeing, avoiding burnout through maintaining a good work life balance and getting organised to make things easier. I share some tips and strategies to help bring the joy back into your work.Service communication, reflection and planning journalBlog- Getting organised to support efficient, effective practice

Unpacking theory and research- Play in Primary schools
04/11/2025 | 33 mins.
This episode is all about play-based learning in primary schools. We are joined by Katy Meeuwissen, Lecturer in initial Teacher Education- Early childhood Primary, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Katy shares some insights from her research to reframe our thinking about play and how complex it is to implement in school settings. Katy also shares some data on how implementing 'playful pedagogies' is impacted by teacher perceptions. Does Play Belong in Primary Schools? Australian Teachers’ PerspectivesPlay-based learning courses



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