Talk Less Listen More
Training for Child Care Educators

Early Learning Centres (ELC), Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), Family Daycare
Available in WA and the NT

We specialise in training educators to provide a flexible, yet consistent approach to effectively manage difficult and disruptive behaviour, that also improves self-regulation and emotional well-being in children ... and educators.

Talk Less Listen More is positive behaviour management training that equips childcare staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively guide behaviour, build relationships and teach self- regulation through Emotion Coaching. Over time, educator responses will improve children's self-regulation and self-control...especially when used across the whole service.

Early Childhood Education and Care:

Our experience in working with many different services, with a variety of needs, will see us tailor the ECEC training to best suit you and the children.

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"In-House" Educator Professional Development
Talk Less Listen More: Managing Behaviour in ELC & OSHC
Training For Early Years Educators, OSHC and ECE Teachers

Adopt Talk Less Listen More as a consistent whole service approach by training all your staff.

Book Brad Williams to provide you with an overview and discuss your centre's needs.

"This is a proven whole service approach to positive behaviour management which begins with the initial content delivery or training and can be supported in its effectiveness via our guided practice model. This can involve onsite coaching, capacity building and consultancy where needed. We can also educate your families".

What does our typical whole service ELC & OSHC training package look like?

1. The initial training will equip educators with the practical skills and resources to implement the program simply and seamlessly.

  • Face to Face will usually take 4.5-6hrs over 1, 2 or 3 sessions
  • Live & Interactive Webinar will usually take 4-5hrs over 1, 2, or 3 sessions

2. Then consider including some or all of our follow up support options:

  • Phone and email support
  • An information session for parents
  • Onsite observation and assessment, before providing feedback and coaching, via a GUIDED PRACTICE MODEL.
  • Capacity building in leadership group e.g.: formulation and/or tailoring of individual behaviour support plans
  • Staff surveys to assess progress
  • Q & A sessions at staff meetings
  • Access to training for new staff
  • Additional ongoing support is available on request

Training Options for "In-House"

Combine online learning
with onsite coaching.

Contact us for an "In House" quote

Register your interest, we can even come to you to provide an overview

Talk Less Listen More Training: Guiding Behaviour in ELC

Professional Development Training for Early Years Educators, OSHC and ECE Teachers

This program is founded upon attachment theory (how relationships can influence behaviour) and social-learning theory (how children can be taught to self-regulate by those around them).

Talk Less Listen More is simple, effective and can be seamlessly introduced with the resources and lesson plans provided.

Outcomes and Benefits of Talk Less Listen More:

This simple and highly beneficial positive behaviour guidance method for educators continues to evolve and get results, some being it:

Lesson Framework

  • An overview of how Emotion Coaching and behaviour guidance improves self-regulation.
  • The differences between adult and children’s cognitive abilities.
  • Sorting behaviours: what’s involved and the implications for how educators will respond or not respond.
  • Common mistakes in addressing difficult behaviour, particularly the problem with too much talk and too much emotion.
  • Processes of pattern-establishment and change: how negative reinforcement works, the characteristics of patterns, how to interrupt patterns and extinction bursts.
  • Response flexibility in educators: knowing how to avoid getting ‘hooked’ by children’s negative emotions.
  • Choosing your strategy – the three choices: Monitor but do nothing; Emotion Coach or use Talk Less Listen More.
  • Using Talk Less Listen More: Implementing it consistently yet flexibly, improving harmony in the centre & lessening stress.
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Innovative Solutions: Guided Practice Project

Behaviour Tonics can collaborate with your service to provide a Guided Practice Project to address the barriers to inclusion related to challenging behaviour and children presenting with trauma-related behaviour.  We will equip your staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively guide behaviour, build relationships, teach self-regulation through Emotion Coaching and positive behaviour support.  

As per the guidelines from the Guided Practice Project Guide:  ‘Guided Practice’ involves a combination of content delivery and practical support (in the form of coaching and mentoring). This is the model we have successfully implemented and continue to support in over 50+ WA schools, ELCs and OSHCs.   

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National Quality Standards

This early childhood development training course supports the following quality areas and concepts of the National Quality Standard: QA 2, QA 4, QA 5, and QA 6.

Discounts

Discounts available
for ACAWA Members

Want to Learn More About Our Childcare Staff Training?

For more information on our range of childcare training courses, please contact the friendly team at Behaviour Tonics today.

SHORT COURSE:
Building Self-Regulation & Relationships through Emotion Coaching: Training

Learn the why & how when it comes to emotion coaching & co-regulation in Early Childhood Education & Care services. In this course, participants will explore the transformative power of emotion coaching to foster self-regulation and build stronger relationships. Emotion coaching is a research-based approach that helps individuals understand and manage their emotions, leading to improved emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Exploring the connection between emotions & behaviour
  • Building relationships through Emotion Coaching - enhance empathy, communication, and trust.
  • Fundamentals of Emotion Coaching - timing and techniques for effective implementation
  • Behaviour support & educator wellbeing

Duration: 90m - 2h

Format: In-Person or Live Webinar

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Understanding & Supporting Anxious Children: Training

This training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively support children experiencing anxiety. By understanding the root causes and manifestations of anxiety in children, participants will be better prepared to provide effective support and help these children thrive.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Recognising Anxiety: Identify the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children.
  • Understanding how the origin of anxiety affects which strategies will be effective and which won't.
  • Learn practical strategies to help children manage and reduce their anxiety.
  • Building Resilience: Discover ways to foster resilience and coping skills in anxious children.

Duration: 90m - 2h

Format: In-Person or Live Webinar

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Upcoming Educator Courses

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Talk Less Listen More - for ELC & OSHC WEBINAR (2 sessions)
2
sessions
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February 12, 2025
6:15 pm
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8:00 pm
February 19, 2025
6:15 pm
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8:00 pm
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"The content was clear, and I like the phrases used to prompt like using the menu and toggling."
Educator 17/08/2022
"It was great when Brad gave real examples and listened to all educators’ feelings."
Educator 17/08/2022
"This training has increased my knowledge by giving me strategies to take into the workplace to deal with challenging behaviours and situations."
Educator 17/08/2022
"The Talk Less Listen More training gave me a lot to think about."
Educator 17/08/2022
"This course has changed the way I look at behaviour and has given me many more strategies."
Educator 17/08/2022
"This training has given me new practical strategies to implement with some challenging children."
Educator 17/08/2022
"I feel more prepared on how to emotion coach the children I care for."
Educator 17/08/2022
"This is the second time I have been involved in the Talk Less Listen More workshop and it is still valid."
Educator 17/08/2022
"This training has relatable information and is very usable."
Educator 17/08/2022
"I attended the Talk Less Listen More training and I feel really inspired to give it a go."
Educator 17/08/2022
"Some fantastic strategies learned. I gained a new perspective on ways to handle challenging behaviours. I would definitely recommend this course to others."
Educator 18/08/2022
"I like that this training gave new strategies and focused on the children's development and the reasons behind behaviours. A very contemporary method."
Educator 18/08/2022
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Our parent education courses & our professional development training for teachers and ELC & OSHC educators is available in Western Australia and Northern Territory

At Behaviour Tonics, we deliver simple, yet effective parenting courses and professional learning for teachers, educators and family & child specialist across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations – we love to travel! So, whether you’re looking for parenting courses or teacher training in Perth, Geraldton, Bunbury, Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs or anywhere in between – our professional team can assist.

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