Philip is an Associate at Semann & Slattery. He is an expert at applying practical leadership and educational theories into a diverse range of educational and human service settings and practices. Over the past two decades Philip has held a vast array of positions in educational settings ranging from educational leader, academic lecturer, Director, Authorised Supervisor and teacher.
Philip’s practical skills and regulatory understandings have also been sought out by sector leaders and members in assisting with the design, construction, licensing and staffing of educational settings. Philip enjoys applying his skills as a mentor, as well as holding an ongoing role with the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University as a student advisor. In his role at Semann & Slattery, Philip is focused on transforming Australian educational settings by delivering effective programs and services, which combine pedagogical theories, educational leadership and effective change, and team management principles to clients who seek long term value.
- 'Can you show me an example, please?'
- Beginners Guide for New Directors and Managers
- Behaviours that challenge: Tips and traps
- Can I give you a little feedback? Giving and receiving feedback that builds us up
- Giving families and communities a voice
- Going to school – more than just letters, numbers and group time
- Having Meaningful Conversations with Children—10 tips
- How to create invitations to play with experiences and spaces
- I am new to...observing children’s learning
- I don’t know what to say to parents
- I want to give projects a go
- Inspiring Teams: Connecting Educators for Growth and Excellence
- I’m a new leader…where do I start?
- I’m new to documentation: Understanding the planning cycle
- Leading and supporting continuous improvement
- Leading through a culture of collaboration
- More than just supervising outdoors
- Newly Appointed Educational Leader: Where to Start?
- People, Pedagogy and Purpose
- Planning for... 2-3’s
- Planning for... 3-5’s
- Planning for... Infants
- Planning for... OOSH
- Planning outside the boxes - what does this look like?
- QIP: Inception to Implementation
- Room Leader Series - From Surviving to Thriving Session 3: Seeking Quality
- Slow Pedagogy: Finding the balance in pedagogy and practice
- Starting relationships on the right foot...
- Teaching pro-social skills
- Teaching with Questions
- The Educational Leader’s guide to effective communication
- The Philosophy Check-up
- Think environment—think third teacher
- Unleash the power of group time and shared thinking with young children
- Using the Exceeding Themes to improve what we do
- What am I meant to be reflecting on, and when am I meant to do it?
