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The practical capability you leave with is a sharper ability to align your centre's routines with what happens at home—so that care and learning feel continuous rather than disjointed for each child. Over 40 hours, this WSQ-accredited module (reference TGS-2024044785) trains early childhood educators and teaching staff to recognise the rhythms, values, and expectations families bring, and to weave those insights into everyday classroom practice. It is designed for those already working in preschools who want to strengthen the often-fragile link between the two environments a young child moves between.
The course covers communication strategies for daily exchanges with parents—from informal pick-up chats to more structured meetings—and how to use these moments to share meaningful observations about a child's development. You will also examine how cultural and family contexts shape parenting approaches, and how to respond with respect rather than assumption. Much of the training is practical: role-playing tough conversations, drafting home-school agreements, and building simple systems that keep information flowing both ways.
One core thread is what continuity actually looks like in practice. That means aligning nap times, mealtime preferences, comfort objects, and transition rituals so children feel secure when they move from home to centre or back again. Instead of treating the home environment as separate, you will learn to treat it as a source of information and partnership. Consistency across both settings reduces anxiety and builds trust—something parents notice and appreciate.
Suitable for teaching assistants, infant and toddler educators, and preschool teachers, this module can be taken as part of the Advanced Certificate in Early Years Care and Education (ACEY) or the Continuing Professional Development (CCP) pathway. It is delivered in English under SSG's WSQ framework, and the training commitment allows for both in-class and blended learning options.
With the full fee at $508 and the nett fee after subsidies at $152, this fits the Under $200 fee band, making it an accessible choice for employers sponsoring staff or individuals using SkillsFuture Credit. Rated 4 out of 5 by past participants, it offers a practical, relationship-centred way to improve the everyday experience of the children in your care.