Team Learning Package: Plan child-centred, inspired environments & curriculum - for more joy and learning

Feel the difference with slow pedagogy, and maximise children's learning and development opportunities.

Shared team learning to create environments, routines, interactions, rituals and events with fresh intention.

Select how many educators complete the full online course

with access to inspiring resources for 2 years

  • Learn from the best

    Join Andrea for professional conversations with Carrie Rose and Narelle Dawson, who have both led services rated 'Excellent' by ACECQA.

    See inside slow pedagogy and curriculum at Goodstart Early Learning Red Hill, rated Excellent by ACECQA.

  • 14 Videos & tutorials for inspiration and fresh thinking

    You have freedom to work at your own pace and revisit the key learning in the videos and tutorials with Andrea Isitt & Carrie Rose.

    Our learning checks are designed to support clarity and consolidate your learning.

  • Printable resources and guided reflection topics

    See examples and templates to guide planning child-centred curriculum.

    Use each of the guided reflection topics to examine current practice and consider your next steps for quality improvement.

Team Share access for two years, to share these videos and tutorials with your team:

  • 1
    Welcome to 'Transforming the planning cycle: Plan inspired environments & curriculum'
    • Intro video - meet Andrea & Carrie
    • Team Share Package: AGREEMENT OF USE
  • 2
    PART 1: Use information to inform the curriculum
    • Video: Using the EYLF, service philosophy & knowledge of the child to plan for learning | Bribie Island Community Kindy
  • 3
    PART 2: Plan the curriculum - Routines, interactions, rituals & events
    • TUTORIAL 1: Curriculum intro and slow pedagogy - Interactions & routines (mealtimes)
    • Video: Slow pedagogy & routines - for self-help skills, autonomy and mastery | 18 - 24 months at Goodstart Red Hill
    • Video: Planning daily rhythm and program learning opportunities | Kindergarten at Goodstart Red Hill
    • TUTORIAL 2: Plan the curriculum - rituals and events
    • Video: Community & the Joondoburri walk | Bribie Island Community Kindergarten
  • 4
    PART 3: Plan the active learning environment
    • TUTORIAL 1: Plan the environment intro - Intentionality
    • TUTORIAL 2: Plan the environment - Inclusive participation & equity: space and arrangement
    • TUTORIAL 3: Plan the environment - Diverse materials & loose parts
    • Video: Environment & diverse materials | Kindergarten at Goodstart Red Hill
    • TUTORIAL 4: Plan the environment - collaborative learning, safety & challenge
    • Video: Slow pedagogy and projects with pre-kindergarten children | Goodstart Red Hill
  • 5
    PART 4: Evaluate teaching and learning to refine the curriculum
    • Video: Reflecting on the curriculum: teaching and learning | Bribie Island Community Kindy
    • Video: Engaging with children to support learning and co-construct meaning | Mt Gravatt Community Kindergarten

Course Facilitators

Andrea Isitt & Carrie Rose

  • Andrea Isitt

    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.

  • Carrie Rose

    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.

INCLUDES online reflection & consultation meeting

for up to 12 leaders in your team

Your lead educators, educational leader and service leader are invited to this reflection meeting, for 60 - 90 minutes with Andrea Isitt.

The aim of this meeting is to consider challenges, reflect on important new ideas for the team, and to make agreements for QIP goals and strategies.

This online meeting must be held within 6 months of team package purchase.

INCLUDES online reflection & consultation meeting

Team package pricing options

Includes use of course videos and tutorials, for shared learning and reflection with your whole service team!

Select the number of team members you would like to participate in the two full online courses, with access to course resources for 2 years.

Plan and evaluate the curriculum with inspired intention.

Create environments, routines, rituals, events and interactions that support children's active learning and development.

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