Professional Development Courses with Niki

Niki is flexible in the courses she offers ensuring that the sessions meet your requirements. We are always developing new programs and would be happy to develop one for you - just let us know. 

​Small team, no problem! Contact Niki to explore a no risk hosting option.
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Meaningful Documentation
Australian Learning Tracks
 Meaningful Documentation based on the Reggio Emilia and Project Approach 

Developing a Culture of Reflective Practice
Supporting educators develop new ways of thinking about their practice

Sustainability for Early Years
Not just all about worm farms and vegetable gardens 

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Children in Wild Nature
Nature-based practice in Australia

The Healing Power of Connection and Nature
How educators can support children with mental health issues and make a difference

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Natural Creativity Outdoors
Imagination and creativity using Natural Resources

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Creativity Beyond Arts and Crafts
Looking beyond templates and worksheets!

STEM Detectives
Identifying STEM and the Arts in Children's play

The Joy of Stuff
Loose parts - children need Stuff to do Stuff with

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​Play IS the Child!
Investigating the value of Play 

Bringing Adventure Back into Play
Outdoor Learning Environments & Documenting Children's Play

Play Spaces FOR Children
What children actually want in their outdoor play spaces

School Readiness Versus Life Readiness?
What really matters in preparing children for the big transition to school

"But Babies don't DO anything!"
Planning and providing high quality opportunities for our younger children

Schematic Play
Planning Through Children's Natural Investigative patterns

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The Adult Role in a High Quality Environment
Exploring the difference between Interference and Interaction

At Risk!!!
The Common Sense Approach to Risk Management in a Social Child Care Context

I DID IT!!!!!
Supporting children in challenging themselves

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Boys will be Boys
Really understanding and supporting our Kinaesthetic Learners

Boys and Girls come out to Play
Exploring the differences and similarities between boys and girls

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