At Big Fat ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â, we have a front row seat to the latest research and thinking on early ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â education and we want to share this with the Early Learning Community!
Children feel safe and secure when they experience their educators being a secure base. But how can educators predictably be a secure base in a group environment where there are many competing demands?
In this presentation you will hear about:
- What a secure base is and why it is important for the child and the educator.
- Group-related sensitivity, which involves being attentive to an individual child whilst also managing the group of children as a whole.
- Stillness and relational language to promote group-related sensitivity shown in two relational transitions – the morning goodbye, and children’s transition into play after parents leave.
Overall, the presentation aims to equip educators with insights into creating a supportive environment that prioritises building connections and facilitating smooth transitions for children.
Our presenters
and belong to the practice called Secure Beginnings. Robyn is a psychologist and Belinda Friezer is a psychologist and art therapist and they have worked in the field of infant mental health for more than twenty-five years. They are concerned with the emotional work of educators and practices that build a secure base culture in a group environment.
The details
Date: Wednesday, 8th May 2024
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522
Room: Thought Bubble, located in Building 11, level 2 (above Piccolo & Me) [see map]
Please note there has been a change in location from Wollongong Library to UOW.
Catering: Light refreshments
Cost: FREE Limited spaces available –
This session is open to all educators – Big Fat ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â and beyond.