Penny Birdsall Early Childhood Consulting

29/12/2019

So true!

As we enter the new year, we need to consider how we fill our own emotional tank as we engage with children.

05/02/2019

When Standing Back Builds Trust
The irregular asymmetrical forms found in nature are ideal to challenge balance, judgement and risk awareness. Unlike fixed structure playgrounds, Nature offers continual-change within the challenges enabling the child to become expert in risk assessment. All we need to do is stand back. If we lift her up onto a branch beyond her capabilities she won't have an accurate body-map of what she is capable of anymore. That's how accidents happen. So stand back and let her do the work, that's true Health and Safety.

05/09/2018

Spring Special
Half Price Training sessions
for your service .
Pay only $440(inc. GST) for a 3 hour training session at your own centre.
Do you want some ideas on how to inspire and motivate your team or do you just want to refresh and consolidate your skills?
Choose from one of these popular sessions :

Back to basics : The Early Years Learning Framework
Back to Basics: Understanding changes to NQS
Preparation for Assessment
Positive Behaviour Guidance for Young Children
Creating, engaging, inviting and natural learning spaces
Wellbeing and mindfulness for educators
Relaxation and Mindfulness for children

I am an Early Childhood Professional Development Facilitator
with over twenty five years experience in the field.
I can guide and support you in developing and inspiring your team. I can come to your service at a time that suits you.

I am also available for mentoring sessions for Directors and Educational Leaders.

Conditions apply.
Session must be booked and fully paid for by end of October .
Session can be conducted in either October 2018-January 2019
Maximum number of Participants is 20.

Penny Birdsall
Contact me on
ph: 0411236561
email: [email protected]
website: pennybirdsall.com.

31/07/2018

Just completed a wonderful professional development on behalf of Community Early Learning Australia at Bogan Shire Early Learning Centre at Nyngan. It is lovely to visit regional areas and listen and learn about different approaches to providing early education and care . They are providing such a wonderful service to their community with integration of a bush mobile service, an OOSH service and an early learning centre.
Such a dedicated team of Early Childhood professionals!

12/06/2018

We are constantly battling to raise the awareness of the crucial importance of Early Childhood Education for all children. It is not a privilege but a right!

There are a number of changes to the funding of early childhood education and care that will have a significant impact on the sector.

29/04/2018

Too many Australian children miss out on early learning and not enough people 'get' how important quality early learning is for children’s development.

Find out more about where these figures come from and why Australian children would benefit if more three year olds could access quality early learning, here: http://www.everyonebenefits.org.au/why_australian_three_year_olds_miss_out

Everyone benefits when we invest in the early years. Sign up to show your support for the campaign and to stay updated with how we achieve change: http://www.everyonebenefits.org.au/getinvolved

17/04/2018

How beautiful and inspiring!

17/04/2018

Hello!
Are you and your team familiar with the changes to the National Quality Framework?
Would you like to know more?
Book a session today!
'Back to Basics: Changes to the NQF'
Understanding the changes in the National Law and Regulation and National Quality Standard.
cost: $440 per 3 hour session.
Time: I come to your service at a time convenient to you.
Max. 20 participants.

Check my website for other sessions available. ( All sessions can be tailored to your team's needs)