Professional Development

Professional development and ongoing learning are vital for educators, teachers and managers in preschools. It enables us to grow and develop as individuals and to strengthen our profession. Ongoing professional learning is mandated under the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and the National Quality Standards. The Northern Rivers Preschool Alliance is committed to assisting our members to access effective and appropriate professional development at a reasonable cost.

Past events

Dr Red Ruby Scarlet visited the Northern Rivers to present two one-day workshops titled "Innovative and Inclusive Pedagogies".

This was a fantastic way to start the new year and we've had an overwhelming response from educators who attended the sessions.

Some comments from our PD survey following Dr Red Ruby Scarlet's workshops include:

"Red was outstanding. Her witty humour made the day of learning fun and seamless to engage, along with her high quality, professionalism. The whole day inspired me and gave me different perspectives. Red challenged me, but in a respectful way. Making me reflect on myself as an educator, reminding me we are professionals and to maintain high expectations for children. The best professional develop I have done in a long time!"

"I found the PD to be innovative, creative and much more, and I would attend future sessions presented by Red."

Previous professional development events have included such diverse topics as:

New ways of working with difficult young children

  • Critical Reflection

  • Educational leadership and the pedagogical challenges of leading curriculum

  • Reconciliation in action

  • Person centred supervision

  • Thinking, acting and relating for sustainability

  • Balancing the busy - stress management

Our presenters have included both local and interstate experts in the fields of early childhood education and management, such as:

  • Sue Elliot

  • Stephen Gallen

  • Anthony Semann (Semann and Slattery)

  • Felicity McArdle

  • Lisa Fitzpatrick (Sacred Women's Business)

  • Stephen Wright

  • Tim Childs (Tim Childs Consulting)

  • Dr Red Ruby Scarlet

  • Parentshop

The Northern Rivers Preschool Alliance will continue to work with our members to bring high quality professional development to our region.