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Family Day Care Conference Using the Planning Cycle Effectively Presenter: Catharine Hydon Saturday 10 October 2015
8.00 am to 3.00 pm
Assessment for children’s learning refers to the process of gathering and analysing information as evidence about what children know, can do and understand. It is part of an ongoing cycle that includes planning, documenting and evaluating children’s learning. (Early Years Learning Framework 2009) Although the requirements for the development of an educational program for each child are clear in relation to law, regulations and national quality standards; educators continue to grapple with expectations and remain unsure about how to determine the ‘right’ way. This conference will offer educators an opportunity to join with their colleagues and become more confident in their knowledge of the planning process, documentation and the expectations of assessment. Using our own practice examples we will refine the way we use the planning cycle so that children’s learning is made more visible and the task no longer seems overwhelming. This will be a practical opportunity to ask questions and gain new ideas about how to plan for children’s learning.
Guest Speaker Catharine Hydon is an experienced early childhood professional with extensive experience in a broad range of early childhood settings. She draws on her work with educators, children and families and her master's studies to inspire those wishing to explore excellence in early childhood service provision. Most recently Catharine worked for the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Gowrie Victoria managing early years projects focused on leading change and practice innovation. Catharine is best known as a strong advocate for professionalism, ethical practice and as a facilitator of pedagogical leadership.
Please bring the following books with you Educators are asked to bring along practice examples of their planning and documentation to share with others as well as their copy of the Early Years Learning Framework. A pen will be provided for you to make your own notes during the day.
Venue »
Berwick Church of Christ, 432-446 Centre Road, Berwick
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On-site parking is available
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Melways reference: Map 111 B12
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Alternatively please click on the following link - http://bit.ly/1PD79ND for map and directions
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Doors will open at 8.00 am
Stallholders A number of companies will be present on the day selling a wide variety of educational toys and activities for children.
Conference program Registration (doors open)
8.00 am
Introduction and housekeeping from Wendy Goldsack, Co-ordinator
8.40 am
Welcome from Virginia Lloyd, Manager Children’s Services
8.50 am
Session 1 – Catharine Hydon
9.00 am
Morning tea
10.30 am
Session 2 – Catharine Hydon
11.00 am
Lunch
12.30 pm
Session 3 – Catharine Hydon
1.30 pm
Door prize giveaway
2.50 pm
Close, collection of certificates
3.00 pm
Registration »
Bookings are now open to City of Casey Family Day Care Educators.
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Bookings open to other schemes from Monday 7 September 2015.
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300 seats available.
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Cost – includes lunch and morning tea catered by Silver Platter. »
City of Casey
$35.00
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External Family Day Care services
$65.00
Please complete the attached registration form with payment by 25 September to secure your seat - NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THIS DATE
Instructions for payment (complete the payment slip at end of registration flyer) Please pay in person at one of the following locations: »
Customer Service Office, Magid Drive, Narre Warren
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Centro Shopping Centre, South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne
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Amberley Park Shopping Centre Ormond Road, Narre Warren
Payments will be accepted by cash, credit card, cheque or money order; or post your cheque or money order and payment slip to: City of Casey Family Day Care P.O. Box 1000, NARRE WARREN VIC 3805
Menu (catered by Silver Platter) »
Morning Tea will consist of the following: » assortment of mini muffins » Scones with jam and cream » Fresh fruit platters
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Lunch will consist of the following: » an assortment of hot finger food » petit fours
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A coffee stall will also be on site for you to purchase additional hot beverages during the breaks.
PAYMENT SLIP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please complete the following information prior to making payment and this is then to be forwarded to the Family Day Care office. (Please retain the original receipt for tax purposes).
PLEASE NOTE:
Your registration is not booked until the co-ordination unit receives this payment slip.
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FDC Training/Conference City of Casey
$35.00
External FDC services
$65.00
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Vegetarian
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