Your OSHC Orientation: Educator Essentials

Facilitated by Lainey Walker

Are you just starting your career in OSHC? Returning after a break? Looking for a refresher? Or are you a service leader wanting to provide your team with a solid foundation?  This is the training for you!

Educators working with children in OSHC are in a very privileged and important position. In this session, you will learn about the OSHC sector and the roles and responsibilities you will be expected to fulfill as an Educator. The topics covered in this professional development will equip you to be confident, engaged, professional Educators, ready to embark on the rewarding OSHC journey. They include:

Understanding the National OSHC Context:

• The National Quality Framework
• The Approved Learning Framework

Understanding Your OSHC Context:

• OSHC Stakeholders
• Policies & Procedures

The Educator Role:

• Understanding your role
• Using your strengths
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Professional Development
• Professional Standards

Educator Responsibilities:

• Duty of Care
• Active Supervision
• Health & Safety
• Child Safe Environments
• Child Protection

Respectful Relationships & Positive Interactions:

• Building Relationships
• Cultural Competence
• Child Development
• Supporting Behaviour
• Children with Additional Needs
• Families & School Community

This session is suited to OSHC professionals at foundational and developing career stages.