Listening closely to children is at the heart of our work. Their curiosity stretches wide—sometimes sparking in unexpected directions—making planning both exciting and complex.

What if, instead of focusing only on “interests,” we looked deeper at children’s ideas, thoughts, and questions? This shift opens up richer opportunities for engagement and learning.

In this webinar, we’ll explore ten reflective points and practical strategies to:
* Strengthen communication and relationships with children
* Build confidence in connecting with colleagues and families
* Honour children’s agency and use it to support meaningful planning for both individuals and groups

You’ll leave with renewed confidence and practical approaches to make children’s ideas the true driver of your planning and practice.

Completing Having Meaningful Conversations with Children—10 tips may contribute one hour of PD that aligns with the NESA (NSW) approved criteria and addresses:

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: APTS 1: Know children and how they learn

Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes: Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

The National Quality Standard: QA 5: Relationships with children