This session was to provide school leaders with a snapshot of key developments in the online safety landscape over the past twelve months. It highlights emerging risks and trends affecting school communities and outlines what these developments mean for leadership decision-making and practice. The presentation will share practical guidance and trusted eSafety resources to support schools in…
Sean Moysey, ACT Registrar of Non-government Schools, Education and Care Regulation and Support, ACT Education Directorate's welcome and opening address
This interactive panel discussion gave attendees the opportunity to engage in a dialogue on the use of AI and eSafety in schools. The panel will include guest speakers: • Kellie Britnell • Dr Beth Chapman; and ACT Non-government Schools National Online Safety Education Council (NOSEC) members: o Lachlan Ellis, School and Family Services Leader, Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and…
Through expert guest speakers and sector dialogue this symposium will provide attendees with insights on key developments in the online safety landscape and generative AI in a rapidly changing digital environment.
Dr Beth Chapman, Associate Head of School and Program Director for Postgraduate Education, University of Canberra is a teacher educator and researcher at the University of Canberra, whose work focuses on generative AI, assessment, academic integrity and digital transformation in education.She speaks about how Generative AI is rapidly reshaping education, challenging long-held assumptions about…
This symposium aligns with the intent of Quality Area 5 and Quality Area 6, of the National Quality Standard. The symposium explores how responsive relationships with children and respectful, collaborative partnerships with families are fundamental to achieving quality outcomes for children. It includes presentations from Kirinari Early Childhood Centre, Children’s Voices Centre, Charles Sturt…
This interactive panel discussion will support participants to engage in a dialogue about responsive and respectful relationships with children and partnerships with families with guest speakers
When we talk about “parent engagement,” we often picture confident parents who know exactly what to ask for. Drawing on ACT Parents’ work supporting public school families from preschool to college, this session explores what quality engagement looks like in practice. It will outline what parents are really looking for and how strong relationships and honest communication help make difficult…
The National Quality Standard (NQS) positions relationships as the foundation of children’s learning, development, and wellbeing. Quality Area 5 of the NQS emphasises the importance of responsive, respectful relationships with children. Relationships with children are developed when educators are attuned to each child’s cues, interests, and ways of being. These secure relationships create the…
This presentation proposes that families are best supported when early childhood education intentionally aligns strategy, governance and day to day practice. This builds capability to strengthen outcomes for children, particularly those experiencing vulnerability and hardship. You will hear from the organisation’s Executive Director, Flynn ECEC Centre Director, Senior Service Educational Leader…
