Workshops at ACCCO

Testimonial: "After arranging our first workshop with ACCCO, I was concerned at how the session may be received. However I was soon to learn my concerns were unfounded. Fifty -four staff from five centres attended and were truly inspired by ACCCO’s 'Invitations to Play'.They left with a renewed energy, images for their rooms, new ideas and renewed enthusiasm. Thank-you ACCCO for a inspirational evening. Julie Watts- Operations Manager

ACCCO hosts a variety of workshops and in-service courses to support the training
needs of the early childhood industry. While we offer a range of courses at the ACCCO office, we also can come to your service and provide training to the whole team at a time convenient to you. All training uses up to date industry information and is linked to Licensing and Accreditation requirements. Training is conducted by qualified, friendly, experienced and impartial staff.

Each workshop costs $25.00 per head with a minimum of 16 staff. Cost includes 2 hour workshop, presenter, handouts and certificates

ACCCO offers the following workshops at a time and place convenient to you:

Behaviour Management - What is acceptable behaviour for children? What expectations do we place onto children to conform to what we want? This workshop deals with strategies to manage difficult behavioural situations.
Physical development and activity (QIAS Principle 4.6) - This workshop looks at the importance of physical development in the life of a child. It also incorporates exercises and strategies for practical use.
Health and Hygiene in Children's Service (QIAS Principle 6.3) - Assists all staff to be conscious of the impact of health and hygiene in a child care service. Strategies for reducing risks and ideas to incorporate into the children's program.
Occupational Health and Safety (Rights and Responsibilities) - Looks at legislation, roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees. Informative sessions on hazards and risk assessment, potentially dangerous plants and products, immunization and disease in the childhood environment.
Stress Management - Learn how to deal with your stress and implement strategies to reduce the stress levels you face at work. Effective time management training to assist staff to have more time and less stress.
Understanding Accreditation (by a QIAS Endorsed Trainer) - An insight into the steps of the Quality Improvement and Accreditation System. Assists your staff to further understand Accreditation within the childcare industry.
Program Planning - Provides training on effective program planning with strategies to meet legislative and accreditation requirements. An informational session that provides strategies to link programs, objectives and broad goals
Storytelling - Rekindles the love for the use of props in storytelling. With patterns and ideas for great resources. This is a workshop that all staff will enjoy.

Other workshops you may be interested in include:

Diversity - Helping to form strong partnerships and many program ideas
Team Dynamics - Motivating and congratulating our staff.
Understanding and catering for children's developmental needs - Experiences to promote learning.
Let's get MESSY & create some ART. Spice up your Art program.
Let's explore and experiment with science. Fun for all!
Shake, rattle and roll! Lets make music fun again.
Brain games and more games - enhance your group experiences.

** If there is a topic in which you are interested for in-service training and it is not listed above, then please contact ACCCO. More than likely, we can provide training for your organisation at a time and place convenient to you!!**

Director Workshops
These are also held regularly to support Directors in their role. A small group is a great way to keep up to date with the challenging requirements of being a Director.

Please note: Workshops listed above are for Professional Development purposes and do not form a part of any qualification offered by ACCCO. ACCCO will issue a Statement of Attendance for these Workshops.