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**Child safety is on everyone’s mind. This series is about moving beyond concern into evidence-based solutions that protect children.**

Join Mana CEO & Founder Himal Randeniya for the first instalment in a thought-provoking 3-part series examining child safety in early childhood education.

This webinar explores why competent, vetted and well-trained staff are one of the most powerful safeguards for children, and why checks, ratios, and policies alone are not enough.

Together, we’ll examine how child safety is shaped by everyday decisions, team culture, supervision and the confidence of educators to recognise risk and act early.

This session goes beyond compliance to focus on what truly protects children in practice.

**You’ll gain:**

*   A clearer understanding of where traditional safeguards help and where they fall short
*   Practical ways to strengthen workforce capability through training and supervision
*   Language and confidence to lead safer, more vigilant teams

**This session is designed for ECE leaders including:**

*   Centre Managers & Directors
*   Area Managers
*   Educational Leaders & Head Teachers
*   Operational & Compliance Managers
*   Centre Owners


Rethinking child safety together: empowering the people around children 

This practical, hands-on session will show you how to use Mana to document and track individual planning cycles using the Australian EYLF framework, ensuring every child has an active and ongoing cycle of planning throughout the year.

**What we'll cover:**

*   Getting your Mana account ready for the new year
*   Personalising your Mana for the centre
*   Completing and tracking cycles for individual children

**Who should attend:** This session is ideal for centre managers, educational leaders, and anyone responsible for programming and documentation at your service. Bring your questions—we'll have dedicated time for Q\&A and can walk through scenarios specific to your centre.


Setting up high quality cycles of planning with Mana

Join neuroscience educator [Nathan Wallis](https://www.nathanwallis.com/) and Mana CEO Himal for an engaging fireside discussion that will transform how you communicate the value of early childhood education.

Discover the compelling brain science behind why the first 1000 days matter and why quality ECE during this critical window creates lasting outcomes for children. This isn't about teaching letters and numbers; it's about understanding how safe, loving, and interactive environments literally build better brains.

**Perfect for ECE leaders including:**

*   Centre Managers & Directors
*   Area Managers
*   Educational Leaders & Head Teachers
*   Operational & Compliance Managers
*   Centre Owners

**What you'll take away:**

*   Clear, science-backed talking points to share with families about their child's development
*   Insights into how everyday interactions in your centre shape brain architecture
*   Practical language to communicate the profound impact of quality ECE
*   Confidence to advocate for the critical importance of your work

Walk away equipped to inspire families, your team, and your community with the neuroscience that proves what you already know: your work changes lives.

**Part 1 of a 3-part Brain Development Series with Nathan Wallis**


Great starts build great brains: the power of ECE in the first 1000 days

Does doing observations feel like 'ticking a box' versus something meaningful to your teaching?We feel you — it's a common challenge.

Sithmi Rajapaksa (ECT with ~10yrs experience and Mana's Support Lead) will walk through:

✅ Why the cycle matters and current challenges

✅ Moving from observation to reflection to planning with confidence

✅ Understanding each step: observe, assess, plan, implement, evaluate

Perfect whether you're new to the sector or need a refresher 💜


Is it time to reflect on your Cycle of Planning?

Speaker

Sithmi Rajapaksa

Support Lead & ECT

Replays

Rethinking child safety together: empowering the people around children

Setting up high quality cycles of planning with Mana