ECP events: online forums, webinars and events

These forums were created to provide an opportunity for educators, care providers and staff to come together to start the conversation about how we can grow sustainable high quality Family Day Care, Respite Care and Guardianship Family Day Care services. 

2025 online forums page 

2024 online forums page 

2023 online forums page

Session 1 - 29th May 2023

1. Introduction

2. A vision for children's learning

3. Early Childhood Pedagogy

4. Glossary

Session 2 - 19th June 2023

Principles covered:

1. Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships

2. Partnerships

Session 3 - 3rd July

Principles: 

1. Respect for diversity

2. Equity, inclusion and high expectations

Session 4 - 25th July

Presented by Gowrie

Principles covered:

1. Sustainability

Session 5 - 7th August

Presented by Gowrie

Principles covered:

1. Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning

2. Collaborative leadership and teamwork

Session 6 - 29th August

Practices covered:

1. Holistic, integrated and interconnected approaches

2. Responsiveness to children

Session 7 - 19th September

Practices covered:

1. Play-based learning and intentionality

2. Learning environments

Session 8 - 17th October

Presented by Gowrie

Practices covered:

1. Cultural responsiveness

2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives

Session 9 - 6th November

Practices covered:

1. Continuity of learning and transitions

2. Assessment and evaluations of learning, development and well being

Session 10 - 20th November

Outcomes covered:

1. Children have a strong sense of identity

2. Children are connected with and contribute to their world

3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

Session 11 - 4th December

Outcomes covered:

4. Children are confident and involved learners

5. Children are effective communicators

Story Tables

Prsented by Gowrie SA