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?'
- A Novice's Guide to the Reggio Emilia principles and how they relate to the Frameworks
- Beginners Guide for New Directors and Managers
- I'm a room leader: Now what?
- I’m a new leader…where do I start?
- Making It Visible Series - Part 1: Making the planning cycle visible: From observations to outcomes
- Making It Visible Series - Part 2: Understanding the reflective practice cycle and how it drives everyday excellence
- More than just supervising outdoors
- Planning outside the boxes - what does this look like?
- QIP: from inception to implementation
- Room Leadership Part 1: Growing Leadership Skills and Confidence
- Room Leadership Part 2: How leadership sets the tone: accountability, communication and leading change
- Starting on the right foot, how to build relationships with children
- Surprise…You have just been appointed to the role of educational leader—now where do you start?
- Teaching pro-social skills - prevention rather than reaction to challenging behaviours
- Teaching with Questions: How we can promote meaningful and engaging curriculum and planning to emerge through everyday interactions
- The Philosophy check-up: How to review and update your philosophy - getting everyone involved in the process
- The Practice Series: I don’t know what to say to parents
- The Practice Series: Now you have the job, what does being an ‘early childhood professional’ mean?
- The Terrific Twos
- There's more to group learning than group time: Unleashing the power of shared thinking with young children
- Tips and traps of supporting young children with challenging behaviour
- What does programming and planning for Infants look like? Schemas, environments and lots of relationships...
