ECTARC will close on Monday, December 23 at 5pm for our holiday break and will reopen for support on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. New enrolments will be processed when we return on January 10, 2024. Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday from the ECTARC team.

Webinars – ECTARC is a NESA Recognised Approved Provider

ECTARC LIVE Professional Development Webinars for educators and leaders.

Click the link below to download a copy of the ECTARC Webinar Calendar for your service.  Note: Webinars listed are AEST (NSW time).

2025 February to June Webinar Calendar

All you need is a computer or tablet with internet access to participate in an ECTARC professional development webinar. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email PD@ectarc.com.au or phone 02 4223 1111.

ECTARC is a NESA Recognised Approved Provider

All teachers in NSW are required to be accredited to work in a NSW school or centre-based early childhood service. This includes current teacher education students, graduates and interstate or overseas teachers.  ECTARC delivers professional development training sessions (via face to face and webinar) that provide professional learning hours for NSW teachers maintaining teacher accreditation at the proficient level.

Current Webinars

Date Title
04-Feb-2025 Embedding cultural responsiveness – celebrating ways of knowing, doing and being in Early Childhood
11-Feb-2025 Observing with purpose – gathering meaningful observations to inform practices
12-Feb-2025 Child Protection – CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk – (over 3 weeks) 12 February, 19 February & 26 February, 2025
18-Feb-2025 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
20-Feb-2025 Programming with authentic intent – a holistic and collaborative approach to planning and assessment
25-Feb-2025 Supporting children’s behaviour – a shared approach
04-Mar-2025 Reframing challenging behaviour – individualised programming for children
06-Mar-2025 Lead to inspire
11-Mar-2025 Exploring the Early Years Learning Framework for babies and toddlers
12-Mar-2025 Delving deeper – a leadership approach to planning and programming
18-Mar-2025 Risky and adventurous play – nurturing capable and confident children
20-Mar-2025 Avoid burn out! How to care for yourself as an educator – Guest presenter Rachel Bridge
25-Mar-2025 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety – Presented by Curijo
26-Mar-2025 Work health and safety in an early childhood setting
01-Apr-2025 The Educational Leader – Unpacking the Role
03-Apr-2025 Let’s get physical – fundamental movement skills for children
08-Apr-2025 Unravelling early childhood theory – see it in action
09-Apr-2025 Child protection overview – with optional bridging
16-Apr-2025 A place to be me – supporting children’s agency
23-Apr-2025 Thoughtful environments – creating spaces that inspire learners
24-Apr-2025 Understanding and supporting child development
30-Apr-2025 Exploring safe sleep and rest practices in early childhood settings
01-May-2025 Safe food handling overview
06-May-2025 Risky and adventurous play – nurturing capable and confident children
08-May-2025 Observing with purpose – gathering meaningful observations to inform practices
13-May-2025 Child Protection – CHCPRT025 Identify and report children and young people at risk – (over 3 weeks) 13, 20, 27 May 2025
14-May-2025 Embedding cultural responsiveness – celebrating ways of knowing, doing and being in Early Childhood
21-May-2025 Programming with authentic intent – a holistic and collaborative approach to planning and assessment
29-May-2025 GUEST PRESENTER Rachel Bridge – Navigating turbulent emotions in children
03-Jun-2025 Thoughtful environments – creating spaces that inspire learners
05-Jun-2025 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety – Presented by Curijo
11-Jun-2025 The Educational Leader – Unpacking the Role
12-Jun-2025 Delving deeper – a leadership approach to planning and programming
17-Jun-2025 Child protection overview – with optional bridging
19-Jun-2025 Supporting children’s behaviour – a shared approach
24-Jun-2025 A place to be me – supporting children’s agency
26-Jun-2025 Reframing challenging behaviour – individualised programming for children