Training & Upskilling Resources
We believe it’s important for our staff & Educators to stay up-to-date with the latest research, philosophies, practices, and principles in Early Childhood Education & Care. On this page, you’ll find links to training we recommend for all our Educators & staff. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates.
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Part 1 - The Boring Legal Bits
Training Slideshow & Audio Presentation (opens in Google Slides)
Transcript of Training Slideshow & Audio Presentation
Display of Information at a Service (SA) - April 2025 Version
Display of Information at a Service (VIC) - April 2025 Version
File Naming System
My Home My Business - information on financial planning in FDC
Developing a Fee Schedule
Information about the Programs of Education & Care Provided by Foundations Family Day Care
Induction Training Part 1 Quiz - to complete & return to Coordination UnitPart 2 - FFDC-Specific Information
Training Slideshow & Audio Presentation (opens in Google Slides)
Transcript of Training Slideshow & Audio Presentation
Belonging, Being, Becoming - the Early Years Learning Framework v2
Belonging, Being, Becoming (Indigenous Version)
Completed Medication Record
Cup Needs Form CNF (Landscape Version)
Daily Safety Checklist
KidSafe Home Safety Checklist - Daily Check
Medication Record MR
Minor Incident Form MIF
Needs & Interests Form NIF
Position Description - Educator
Serious Incident, Injury, Trauma, and Illness Record SIF
Sun Protection for Babies & Toddlers
Vitamin D & UV Radiation Info Sheet
Induction Training Part 2 Quiz - to complete & return to Coordination UnitPart 3 - Running Your Business
Training Slideshow & Audio Presentation (opens in Google Slides)
Transcript of Training Slideshow & Audio Presentation
Baby ‘Craptivity’ Graphic
Initial Interview Care Questions
palawa kani Words
Pre-Literacy Information - Complete Collection
Induction Training Part 3 Quiz - to complete & return to Coordination UnitTransportation Training (Unless evidence of completion in last 12 months)
Car Seat Safety - Training session by Kathi Hewitson 2023
PowerPoint for Car Seat Safety
Quiz for Transport Safety - To complete & return to Coordination UnitSafe Sleep Training (Unless evidence of completion in last 12 months)
Safe Sleep - Training session Presented by Kathi July 2024
PowerPoint for Safe Sleep
Resources for Safe Sleep
Quiz for Safe Sleep - To complete and return to Coordination UniteSafety Training (Unless evidence of completion in last 12 months)
Child Safe Standards: Intro to eSafety - 25-02-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Child Safe Standards: Intro to eSafety
Quiz for eSafety - To complete & return to Coordination Unit -
Self-guided learning packages. Complete & return the assessment at the end of each package to the Coordination Unit for marking.
Collaborating with Children for Effective Programming
Developing Responsive Routines & Transitions
Discussing Sensitive Issues
Educator Interactions & Relationships
Establish & Maintain Community Links
Exploring Celebrations in Children’s Services
Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs
Partnerships with Families
Planning & Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviour (0-5 Years)
Planning & Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviour (5-12 Years)
Play & Development
Privacy Protection for Children’s Services
Respect for Children
Responding to the Needs of Babies & Toddlers
Supporting Vulnerable Families
Understanding Children’s Behaviour
Working with People who Challenge Us -
Our training videos are stored in our Google Drive. The links below will take you to the drive where you can download training sessions and watch them in your own time. When you have completed a training session, please email the Coordination Unit and let us know so we can generate a certificate for you, if appropriate. Please note: Where there is a quiz for that presentation, the quiz must be successfully completed in order to gain the certificate.
Behaviour Guidance
Behaviour Guidance and the Phoenix Cups - 25-02-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Behaviour Guidance and the Phoenix CupsBehaviour Guidance - 17/07/22 - Presented by Dani Barnes
Resources for Behaviour Guidance 2022
Business Skills
Dealing with Challenging Parents - 17-08-24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Dealing with Challenging Parents
Discord: Our Replacement for Messenger - 24-02-24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Discord: Our Replacement for Messenger
FDC & Tax - 24/02/24 - Presented by Peter Barnes
Educator Skills
Yes, And: Play and the Art of Improvising - 20-03-25 - Presented by Laura Hewitson
PowerPoint for Yes, And
10-Minute Programming - 29-03-25 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for 10-Minute Programming
Foundations Critical Reflections - 29-03-25 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Foundations Critical Reflections
Quiz for Foundations Critical Reflections (complete and return via Dropbox to receive your certificate)
Home-Made Resources Show and Tell - 17-08-24 - Facilitated by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Home-Made Resources Show and Tell
Risky Play - 27-07-24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Risky Play
Critical Refection: Effective and Easy - 23-03-24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Critical Reflection: Effective and Easy
Hands-On Storytelling - 26-08-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Hands-On Storytelling
Observations & Documentation - 25-03-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Observations & Documentation
Introducing the New Excursion Risk Management Plan - 25-02-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Introducing the New Excursion Risk Management Plan
Pre-Literacy - 14-08-22 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Pre-Literacy
Exploring Celebrations in Children’s Services - 14-08-22 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Exploring Celebrations in Children’s ServicesEnhancing Your Storytelling - 14-08-22 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Frameworks
EYLF v2 - What Do I Do? - 23-03-24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources or EYLF v2 - What Do I Do?
Indigenous Topics
Exploring the Indigenous Perspective in Play Schemas - 23-03-24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Exploring the Indigenous Perspective in Play Schemas8 Ways of Learning & 6 Levels of Country - 17-07-22 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for 8 Ways Training
Safety
National Quality Standards, Child Safe Standards, and How They Apply in Your Setting - 17-08-24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for National Quality Standards, Child Safe Standards, and How They Apply in Your Setting
Safe Sleep - 27-07- 24 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
PowerPoint for Safe Sleep
Resources for Safe Sleep
Quiz for Safe Sleep
Fire Safety & Emergency Planning - 27-07-24 - Presented by Evan Thomas, CFA
Resources for Fire Safety & Emergency PlanningCar Seat Safety - 26-08-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Car Seat Safety
Quiz on Transport Safety
Emergency Management & Recovery - 25-02-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Emergency Management & RecoveryChild Safe Standards: Intro to eSafety - 25-02-23 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Child Safe Standards: Intro to eSafety
Quiz for eSafety - To complete & return to Coordination UnitIntroduction to the New Child Safe Standards - 17-07-22 - Presented by Kathi Hewitson
Resources for Intro to Child Safe Standards Training -
Compulsory training for all potential FFDC Educators prior to commencing. Click here to access the course.
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Child Protection in Early Childhood: Online Learning (VIC)
Child Protection Training - In Safe Hands (VIC - Please note this is quality training for SA Educators as well, but does not meet the SA government requirements)
Fundamentals Course: Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect - Education & Care (SA)
Masterclass: Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect - Education & Care (SA) -
These Work Instructions guide you through various technology that FFDC uses and essential skills involved in operating the tech.
WI | Access FFDC Files in Google Drive
WI | Add a Calendar Event to the Website
WI | Add Comment to Multiple Educator Support Cards at Once
WI | Adding Formulas to AR Spreadsheet
WI | Create & Use a PLINK Account for Child Protection Training
WI | Install Google Drive on your Computer
WI | Running a Service-Wide WWCC Status Check
WI | Sign Up for a Free Dropbox Account
WI | Use a Virtual Background on Zoom
WI | Use the Custom Google Map -
These instructions guide you through processes that are essential to keeping FFDC running smoothly.
WI | Processing Rejected Payments in HubWorks
WI | Processing Resubmitted Documents