Professional Development for Language, Communication & Early Childhood Practice
Suitable for: Early childhood educators, family support workers, child and family health professionals, community service providers, inclusion support staff and professionals supporting young children and their families.
This professional development workshop explores how language, communication, connection and responsive interactions support children’s language development, learning, wellbeing and social development. Participants learn practical, evidence-informed strategies for creating language-rich early learning environments, strengthening everyday communication with children, and supporting positive interactions that promote learning and participation.
The training focuses on the important role that early language and communication play in children’s development. Participants explore ways to extend children’s vocabulary, thinking, communication and social skills through everyday interactions, play and learning experiences.
The workshop also explores practical approaches to supporting parents, carers and families to build language and communication into everyday routines. Participants can consider how responsive interactions, conversation, shared activities and meaningful connection can support children’s communication development across home, early learning and community environments.
Strategies are designed to be practical and relevant to early childhood educators, family support professionals, child and family health professionals and community services working with young children and families.
The training can be tailored to your organisation, service and staff needs, with content adapted to your professional setting, team priorities and the children and families you support.
Goals of the Training:
- Understand the role of language and connection in child development.
- Apply practical strategies that support language, thinking, and social skills.
- Build confidence in coaching and supporting families.
- Recognise barriers that can impact learning, communication, and connection.
- Develop an implementation plan for everyday practice.
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion.