Regulatory Authority Priority Series – Relationships as the Foundation for Guiding Behaviour 

The Queensland Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is responsible for regulating the early childhood education and care sector including outside school hours care. They have a vital role in making sure children are safe and receive high-quality education and care. This series spotlights the new priority areas they announced in late 2023.

This session will focus on Positive relationships with children and young people, more specifically relational pedagogy. Relational pedagogy is integral for the day-to-day work of an OSHC educator. While supervising, delivering the program and guiding children and young people, an OSHC educator will have multiple opportunities to interact and build relationships with them.

This session focuses on educators understanding that at the heart of effective behaviour guidance, is building positive relationships with children and young people and their families. We will draw upon contemporary research and thinking that discusses why a relationship-based approach is more effective in shaping the behavioural outcomes for children and young people. The approach educators take to form respectful, caring and secure relationships directly translates to the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people attending their service.

This session will cover:

• The vital role of supportive and reciprocal relationships
• Techniques and skills for effective positive behaviour guidance
• Identifying relationships that need work
• Practical strategies for developing positive relationships

This session is suited to OSHC professionals at all career stages.

NQS: QA1, QA3, QA5, QA6