Paid Training & Development Something Sesame Lane has learned during their 30+ years in the early learning sector is that employee training and development is a broad concept that goes beyond immediate work roles. During 2021 they have invested in developing an in-house learning management system called ‘The Learning Lane’ for employees to access training on demand. It includes development courses to increase employees future performance and growth and training to learn new skills and acquire specific knowledge that can be applied instantly to bring about significant improvements in their current job roles. Sesame Lane Care & Kindergarten sponsor an intake of Educators each year to complete the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary), through Swinburn University. This financial assistance has allowed Diploma qualified Educators to advance their career, while allowing them to work and continue to earn a wage while they study. A Bachelor costs upwards of $20,000 to complete.
At the annual conference the five finalists innovations were anonymously presented and an online live peer vote awarded the winner, Leah Eastaugh, a new Mazda 2! The other four runners up received a cash reward of $2,000 each and Sesame Lane plans to implement many of the innovative ideas put forward. Outstanding Employee Benefits Other benefits Sesame Lane employees enjoy discounted childcare fees, paid working with children Blue Card renewals, First Aid training, CPR, Manual handling, annual flu shot and complementary uniforms each year. It’s part of the company culture to provide regular morning teas, lunches, afternoon teas and supper during evening staff meetings. Sesame Lane are also lifting the bar on remuneration and offers above-award wages for the right candidates.
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If employees want to complete a course outside of The Learning Lane portal, Sesame Lane also covers the cost of this to ensure employees receive the training, knowledge, and professional development they feel is relevant for them. Rewarding Innovation At its annual conference in October, Sesame Lane employees had the chance to put forward an initiative that could earn them a new car. The criteria was to meet one of the seven quality areas, and it had to be something that would benefit our sector, the company, employees, families, or community. Five finalists in the competition were chosen by a panel of judges including business people external to Sesame Lane.
ABORIGINAL EDUCATION CONSULTANCY We design, develop and facilitate manufacture of authentic Aboriginal Toys and Education resources sold online with a particular focus on Aboriginal Pedagogy and Teacher’s resource guides. Hand made dolls
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Yarn Strong Sista specialise in a range Felt of services, including visits to Early crab set Childhood environments to facilitate Wood burnt storytelling and arts boomerang workshops, hosting Professional Development for Educators, facilitating arts experience and face-painting at festivals and events, and providing First Nations designed resources and educational tools on our website.
Unit 2/ 88-96 Western Avenue, Westmeadows, VIC 3049 p. 03 9338 3492 e. info@yarnstrongsista.com w. www.yarnstrongsista.com
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