Circle of Security: Classroom Approach
A comprehensive professional learning program for early childhood educators
How does Circle of Security fit in the classroom?
Early childhood educators know that young children learn in the context of significant relationships. However, embedding high-quality relationships in early learning environments and early years classrooms can be complex and challenging.
The Circle of Security Educators Program is a group coaching course that takes early childhood professionals on a critically reflective journey using a variety of attachment-based concepts. These concepts are backed by decades of research and are proven to improve the quality of relationships and mental health and wellbeing outcomes for children.
The Circle of Security - classroom approach provides a clear model of children's attachment needs and highlights the importance of the teacher in responding to these needs. In other words, it makes the theory of attachment accessible.
The framework provided by Circle of Security also supports educators to look beyond behavioral approaches to seeing the ways attachment needs are communicated by behavior (and often misbehavior). The importance of the teacher as an attachment figure in responding to these needs is highlighted by reflection questions and handouts created specifically for early care professionals.
Benefits for educators?
Enhance your professional practice by developing your skills in building secure relationships with children
Gain a deeper understanding of attachment theory and its implications for early childhood education
Improve your ability to manage challenging behaviors
Create a more positive and supportive classroom environment for all children building on all key outcomes of the BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia
Unlock Kinyuplift Funding: This program aligns with Kinyuplift's focus on Quality Improvement and Professional Learning, making it a strong candidate for funding to support your professional development.
Is COSP Classroom Approach course for me?
You will learn how to create secure relationships with children.
This course will teach you how to create secure relationships with the children in your care using attachment-based principles. You will learn how to understand and respond to children's needs, and how to build a trusting and supportive bond with them.
You will learn how to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
You will learn how to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors, and how to develop strategies for responding to them in a way that is supportive and respectful.
You will learn how to create a more positive and supportive classroom environment.
Throughout the course, you will focus on how to create a classroom environment that is based on respect, trust, and understanding. You will learn how to promote positive interactions between children, and how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
How does it fit in with our work?
For teachers, this course aligns with the Professional Standards 4.1, 4.3, 6.2, 6.3, 7.3, 7.4 at a Proficient Teacher Level
For early childhood educators, this course is for individuals wanting to excel in NQS 5 - Relationships with Children
Course Format
We offer professional development for teachers and staff in a variety of formats, including select groups and whole staff workshops. We can also customize the length and delivery of our workshops to meet your specific needs. Please contact us to learn more about our PD offerings. Each program can be delieved either in person at your location in the South East Queensland region or via zoom.
1 Day Intensive Course
This one-day intensive workshop is designed to give early childhood educators a comprehensive overview of the Circle of Security approach to building relationships with children. Participants will learn how to understand and respond to children's needs, and how to create a secure base for children in their care.
This course will provide the framework for educators to build off Circle of Security into their own practice.
Duration: 6 hrs
Suitable for: Early Childhood Educators and Teachers
Group size: Maximum 15 participants
2 Day Abbreviated Course
Over two days educators will develop the skills and knowledge they need to implement the Circle of Security approach.
This workshop will also focus on hands-on implementation of the Circle of Security approach. Participants will have the opportunity to develop specific strategies for implementing the Circle of Security in their own classrooms. They will also have the opportunity to share their ideas with other participants and to receive feedback from the workshop leaders.
Duration: 10 hrs
Suitable for: Early Childhood Educators and Teachers
Group size: To be discussed based on school/centre needs
Full Program Weekly over 4-8 weeks
A comprehensive reflective workshop is delivered weekly across 6 weeks.
Each week focuses on a different aspect of the Circle of Security. Participants will have the opportunity to learn through explicit instruction, video examples, group discussion, and hands-on activities. They will also have the opportunity to receive feedback and share their ideas with other participants. This model allows participants to embed Circle of Security in their practice across the course.
Duration: up to 12 hrs
Suitable for: Early Childhood Educators and Teachers
Group size: To be discussed based on school/centre needs
Travel included for up to 50km from Redlands. Additional travel fees apply. Off-site programs may incur additional fees. Minimum participant numbers are required. Groups over 10 incur an additional fee per person. Contact us for an custom quote to meet your individual needs.
Contact us.
If you are interested in learning more about the Circle of Security approach, please contact us today. We would be happy to provide you with more information about our professional development programs and workshops.
