Professional Development

Professional development is a high priority at ECMS. We strongly believe that the delivery of quality services is requisite on the training and education of the staff that deliver it.

Our commitment to professional development is an important part of ECMS’s desire to strive to achieve excellence in childcare and education. This commitment provides our staff with opportunities for professional growth and development.

We ensure that staff have access to opportunities to both refresh and learn new skills through providing a variety of learning and development programs.

Professional development calendar

The ECM professional development calendar provides staff the opportunity to attend both compulsory and elective training. Compulsory training includes first aid, anaphylaxis, manual handling and nominee training. Elective training is based on the individual needs of staff.

Each year registrations to various conferences is also made available to staff through an application process.

Study assistance

At ECMS we have a discretionary fund whereby staff can apply for financial assistance to undertake their study.

Traineeships

Where a new staff member is interested in obtaining childcare qualifications ECMS can organise a traineeship for them to study Certificate III in Children’s Services. Likewise traineeships are available for existing staff wishing to progress to their Diploma and Advanced Diploma.

Annual staff conference

ECMS holds an annual staff conference to facilitate the interchange of ideas between staff, exhibitors and sponsors alike from the early childhood sector. The conference focuses on providing professional development, resources and networking to our early childhood staff.

The conference is an integral part of our professional development program providing staff the opportunity to hear from skilled and experienced early childhood development professionals.

World Forum

Every two years ECMS provides an all expenses paid trip for a staff member to attend the World Forum on Early Education and Care. The trip is awarded through an application process.