 Headstart Education
NEW!
The Serendipity Pre-School Education Program
- Gold Coast Queensland
The Child Listener was the founder and Director of two successful nursery schools within the UK
- caring for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 8 years (including before and after school care)
She was then appointed by the UK Government (Ofsted) to inspect childcare provision
and Early Years Education.
Using her experience and understanding of how children learn and develop, and
how to offer the best opportunities
for children to reach their potential in all areas, The Child Listener is preparing a special early years education program. Just 4 children may enroll at any session
- the goal is that all children gain 1:1 attention in an environment where they are able to learn through play, and develop independence and self-confidence in addition to positive social and communication skills.
A purpose built unit is being designed, to offer a bright and stimulating environment in which to
facilitate a positive approach to learning and to problem solving. It will be equipped with a wide
range of toys, books, equipment and games to to develop fine and gross motor skills. Both the
outdoor and inside space will be used to its full advantage, to to help foster a curiosity about the world around us, and develop imaginative and creative play.
Individual learning programs will be developed for each child, and parents will be encouraged to be continue this program at home throughout the week. Parent commitment to this program is paramount- teaching your child to read as early as possible is one of our priorities, in line with worldwide recommendations regarding the teaching of literacy. The Child Listener cannot do this
without your involvement.
Please view 'Read Australia'- one of the Child Listener's education related web sites.
To add your name to the waiting list please complete the Expression of Interest Form.
All children are welcome. When open children will be offered places according to date
added to the waiting list.
Workshops and training will also be offered within this unit- for parents and teachers
relating to child and teenage behaviour, and early years education
The Child Listener has a Blue Card, is a registered Queensland teacher, and
has a current First Aid Certificate.
The Serendipity Pre-School will be fully covered by Public Liability Insurance.
Serendipity Pre-School Education Program
- Proprietor: Emma Hartnell-Baker- ABN 94 542 903 967
Overview
of Services- Headstart Education
- Professional Development- Teacher and Childcare Staff Training
Based on the Gold Coast, Queensland
Australia
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Workshops for Parents and Teachers / /Books
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Assessment of Early Years Provision- Developing a Plan, and Effectively Implementing Change /In-service Training for Day Care, Pre- Schools
and Primary Schools/ /
/ Dyslexia and
Learning Difficulties-Identification and Individual Learning
Plans /
Positive
Behaviour Management Strategies for Children and Teenagers /
Useful Site Links / List your Australia Education Services
Please visit our web site dedicated to the teaching of
reading and spelling in Australia.
http://www.ReadAustralia.com
Why is Read Australia so important to parents, childcare workers & teachers?
Why not start with reading findings and
recommendations,
arising from
The AU National Inquiry
into the Teaching of Literacy.
Findings published in 2005 http://www.dest.gov.au
/nitl/report.htm
It states that ..
'systematic instruction in phonics during the early years of schooling
is an essential foundation for teaching children to read.'....
However phonics is not taught well at teacher traning colleges or in-service
- and teachers are rather confused about what an effective phonics programme really is!
Read oveview of Teaching Reading report
findings and
recommendations
The problem is that there are
few courses which focus on this- and so teachers
may know of these findings, but are still not able to expand on their knowledge.
Which is where
Read Australia come in!
Read Australia
offer practical strategies and teaching resources
- offering teachers
the 'how' with regards
to the AU National Inquiry into the
Teaching of Literacy (Teaching Reading) recommendations
and findings.
Read Australia offer a range of workshops and courses relating to
'how to teach children to read
and spell' with a focus on preventative solutions.
Read Australia do not believe there is
any need for reading recovery type programmes,
or special needs help within this area
- if we begin to teach children using effective methods from an early age, and learn to identify the children most likely to fail (we can do this well in
advance of them beginning to
learn to read).
Head Teachers
- Ask us
About In-Service Training
- Professional Development
for Prep and Primary Teachers- Literacy- Teaching Reading & Spelling
Examples of some of the training and services offered by
Headstart Education Training Queensland
Professional Development- Workshops
and training for childcare workers and
Early Years teachers in Queensland Australia.
Business and Life Coaching - for Childcare Centre Managers, Directors, and the Staff Team
Developing a Quality Staff Team- Focus on Productivity
- Creating a more Efficient
and Cost Effective Childcare Centre
Managing a Predominantly Female Staff Team
Developing Stronger Relationships with Parents
The
Early Years - Curriculum Planning for
Children in the Early Years within Queensland
Managing and Promoting Positive Behaviour
within the Early Years
Quality Circle Time in the Early Years
Developing Imagination and Creativity within the Early Years
Personal, Social and Emotional Development - curriculum development- evaluation, assessment and monitoring effectiveness
Developing Verbal Intelligence in the Early Years
and Primary Classroom
Developing Emotional Intelligence in the Early Years
and Primary Classroom
Developing Social Intelligence in the Early Years
and Primary Classroom
Identifying and Working with Children with Literacy Issues
- Identifying Children (before the age of 5) who are likely to have
problems learning to read and spell
(Please also view our Read Australia web site)
Teaching
Reading and Spelling- at Home and at School
Linking with Read Australia
www.ReadAustralia.com
The
most effective methods of teaching children to read and spell (English)
in order to
PREVENT reading difficulties.
Also suitable for reading recovery, and for helping children with specific
learning
difficulties such as Dyslexia to read and spell.
Please note that we offer training and workshops relating to proven methods
of
teaching reading (including to those with learning difficulties and
having been diagnosed
as having dyslexia)
that is backed up by current clinical research.
Training
is Delivered as;
Workshops
for Parents
Training is offered in a small group - typical duration 4 hours
In-set
Training for Teachers and Child Care Workers
- whole day training for teachers and teaching assistants
For example
1/ Teaching pre-school children to read and spell using methods backed by successful
clinical studies (effective ways to teach phonics) and linked with individual learning styles.
2/ Assessing children even before they begin to read - preventing reading and spelling difficulties by targeting the children most likely to fail.
(also covering the assessment of older children - finding the gaps in their 'knowledge of the code'.)
Using this to develop individual and group work- using phonics effectively.
3/ Teaching children to read and spell within the Kindy years and at home using an effective phonics programme that is easy for parents to understand and incorporate within daily life.
Linking what we say (our words) with the written code.
4/ Teaching children to read and spell within Prep, Years 1 and 2 using an effective phonics programme that is linked with individual learning styles.
Assessing current level of understanding with regards to the written code, and using this to plan a programme that meets individual needs.
5/ Teaching children with learning difficulties and EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) to
read and spell using an effective phonics programme linked with individual needs and level of understanding of the written code.
6/ Re-evaluating how we teach children to read and spell- linking research with current methodology.
What have we learnt from the National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy
( http://www.dest.gov.au/nitl/report.htm and how do we use these findings to move forward.
Embracing change, empowering children, parents, childcare workers and early years educators
- raising standards nationally.
7/ Why some children fail to learn to read and what we can do about it- at home and in school.
Increasing parent and teacher awareness of the processes involved in learning to read and spell (effective de-coding of the written word) and what they can do to help ALL children to succeed.
Private
Training for Parents
We do not tend to work
with individual children- although this is possible- instead we teach you,
the parent, how to
effectively help your child or children.
This is far more cost effective
for you - no need for
additional private tutoring- and
also for the child as you really understand
what he needs and
can more regularly work with him/ her at times to suit you. We highly
recommend this
for either parents of children who are struggling to read
and spell well, and pre-school children.
Why wait
to teach your child to read if they are ready- and why leave it to others
to teach them
(often ineffectively) in any case?
It is important however
that you teach them how to effectively de-code, and understand the
written word and how it is linked to language (spokenn word) from the beginning.
Emma Hartnell-Baker, Gold Coast Queensland
will give YOU the
skills to
teach your child to read and spell well!
Working with children with Special Needs including
Gifted and Talented Children and Children with Learning Challenges-
Headstart Education Queensland offer workshops, training courses and private
help for
parents and teachers- including;
Assessment of individual needs- developing individual learning plans and promoting inclusion.
Training covers Gifted and Talented children and those with specific learning
challenges such as Dyslexia
Child
and Teenage Behaviour Management Strategies
on the Gold Coast, Queensland
Linked with
The-Child-Listener.com
Understanding
and effectively working with children and teenagers with
challenging behaviour, including those with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural
Difficulties)
in the home and in educational settings- solutions for developing positive
behaviour at
school and in the home. Focus on developing an intrinsic desire to 'be their best' rather than
relying on short term ways to control external undesirable behaviours.
Headstart Education 'behaviour improvement strategies' focus on preventative measures, and
putting
in place programmes that encourage intrinsic motivation. Helping to create
happy children, and classrooms condusive to learning and achieving.
Tackling the hard class- working with the
class rather than becoming involved in power
struggles and conflict.
Developing plans where teachers can teach in safety and confidence
- and enjoy their chosen career!
Training
is Delivered as;
Workshops
for Parents
Training is offered in a small group - typical duration 4 hours
Professional Development - In-set
Training - for Teachers, Child Care Workers and Adults Working with Teenagers
- these are typcially 4.5 hour workshops for teachers and teaching assistants
Alternatively please request a whole school/ business assessment with follow up
plan of action
based on findings
Private
Help and Advice for Parents -
initial consultation usually 90 mins- 2 hours. Any follow up sessions 50 minutes per session.
Follow up sessions can be via the telephone or online.
A range of primary and secondary school workshops and training courses
for teachers offered relating to Emotional Health and Well-Being,
Personal Social and Emotional Development and more
Detailed info here soon- currently developing our next cycle of in-service training programs
Featured
Queensland Early Years
Education Related Services
Childcare Queensland is the peak body for private long day care centres in this State.
Representing more than 700 centres & their 30,000 children.
Established in 2003, the association has become the focal point for Industry leadership and advice in
implementing worldwide early learning research results and tackling legislative, policy, ownership and
staffing issues of the 21st Century.
More here soon
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