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Change from the hectic pace of the Educational Program and pressure of documentation. Grow in expertise and confidence as an educator to support real and meaningful learning for children. Reflect on current practices in NQS QA1 and start seeing the joy and rewards of your role as an educator.

  • TRANSFORM PEDAGOGY - Inspire your heart, head and practice. Explore pedagogy and priorities, using fresh insights and critical reflection.

  • TRANSFORM DOCUMENTATION - Bring fresh purpose and meaning to documentation and bring more joy to your role. Reflect on the documentation myths that burden educators, and focus on useful documentation to share and support learning.

  • TRANSFORM THE PLANNING CYCLE - Feel the difference with slow pedagogy, inspired environments and curriculum to maximise children's learning and development opportunities.

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What other educators are saying about the course:

  • Kristy Wood

    "This is a very practical and supportive course to help educators really reflect on their practice and develop ways of supporting children's development and learning that are meaningful, real and authentic. Very inspiring course, thank you."

    Rated: ★★★★★

  • Sylvia Earl

    "This course has reminded me of the importance of capturing the voice and perspectives of the WHOLE CHILD using multiple ways of documenting to inform my practice. It also highlights the importance of reflection to support continuous learning for both children and educators."

    Rated: ★★★★★

  • Krystal Johnson

    "Wow, what an incredible resource! I’ve just completed the Transforming QA1 Educational Program & Practice training with First Door, and I’m genuinely impressed by the quality, depth, and sheer practicality of the entire course suite."

    Rated: ★★★★★

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Course Facilitators and Contributors

Course creator and facilitator Andrea Isitt

Andrea commenced studying early childhood development over 30 years ago, and this started a career focused on achieving best outcomes for children in Early Childhood. After several years working as a qualified educator and leader, Andrea co-founded First Door in 2012. Her passion as Company Director is driven by her desire to promote exceptional education and care for children.

Andrea promotes respectful practice that nurtures emotional security and a natural childhood. She is an avid researcher and shares views from Dr. Emmi Pikler and many leading Early Childhood theorists, play and learning ambassadors, and from current neuroscience research. Andrea has been influenced by her experience of Early Childhood Education in New Zealand, and by visiting Bush Kindys and Forest Kindergartens in Norway, California and Australia.

Course contributor Stephen Gallen

Stephen is a consultant and teacher who has over 30 years of roles and experience in Early Childhood Education and Care, with over 20 years as a contact educator/teacher. During this time, he has experienced all service types including long day care, in home care, school age care, primary school and kindergarten. Stephen has supported educators in their professional development since 1999, delivering a range of programs on behalf of providers including Gowrie, Workforce Council (PSC), TAFE and QUT. Stephen is currently the Director/ECT at Cawongla Play House, and has collaborated with Andrea to share practical examples of authentic learning, agency and social justice in action within the every day curriculum. Throughout this course, Stephen engages in professional conversations with Andrea sharing his inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach, and his wealth of knowledge in relation to practical and theoretical perspectives.

Course co-facilitator Carrie Rose

Carrie Rose is a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with over 30 years experience. She previously was the Approved Provider and Pedagogical Leader at Rosie’s Early Learning for almost 15 years (2008 – 2022). Rosie's Early Learning was rated EXCELLENT from ACECQA in 2016 and then a second time in 2019 under Carrie's leadership.

Professionally Carrie has engaged in 2 study tours to the Schools of Reggio Emilia (Italy) in 2000 & 2012. Carrie has written and published articles and books sharing knowledge and experience of her early childhood journey.

The ROSE Way planning framework was launched in 2019 and is a guiding framework for inquiry based pedagogy. Carrie is committed to the development of early childhood education in Australia, and is passionate about supporting early learning services and educators to raise the bar in quality, and in turn creating great outcomes for young children in Australia.

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