Small Steps
Small Steps is an education program aimed at raising awareness and improving the recognition of anxiety in children.
Wayahead is a NESA recognised Professional Development provider
Childhood Anxiety seminars for parents and carers
Small Steps seminars for parents and carers aim to increase awareness of anxiety and reduce the impact of anxiety on children. In the seminar we explore real life examples of children’s anxiety and discuss practical strategies for parents and carers. Developing awareness, increasing knowledge and building support networks as early intervention is a key indicator of improved health outcomes for children living with anxiety.
Topics covered in Small Steps seminars:
- What is anxiety?
- When anxiety becomes a problem
- Strategies for parents
- How to use the Small Steps plan to help children manage small amounts of anxiety to build confidence
Small Steps Education Program
We deliver parent education seminars and professional development workshops for teachers. These can be delivered at your school or online via Zoom.
Small Steps: Childhood Anxiety Parent Seminars
- Separation Anxiety (Starting Big School) A talk for parents to include in your Kindy Orientation program
- General Childhood anxiety A seminar for parents of children K-6
- Transition to High School A seminar for Year 5&6 parents and carers of children preparing for high school
Fee: $150 per seminar
Small Steps: Professional Development workshops (2 hours)
A PD workshop for teachers, school support staff, pre-school educators etc. In this workshop teachers work together on common classroom scenarios of students experiencing anxiety. Upskill your team with practical strategies and develop their confidence to assist anxious students engage and participate at school.
Fee: $150 per workshop for up to 30 staff members
Professional Development workshop-NESA accredited (2.30 hours)
This practical workshop contributes 2 hours and 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Student/child mental health for teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW. We upload participation data in eTAMS for NSW teachers. Book a session for your school’s next PD day. The workshop includes activities designed to assist teachers communicate more effectively with parents of students experiencing anxiety.
Fee: $200 per workshop for up to 30 staff members
What to Expect
Small Steps seminars are 60-90 minutes in length. Kindy parent talks can be customised to the time available. We can deliver seminars before at any time of the day or evening, either at school or online via Zoom.
At Burraneer Bay Public School, Monique Brunello from Wayahead is an integral and valued support member of our Wellbeing Team. Monique has delivered high quality & engaging presentations on Childhood Anxiety to both staff and parents since 2023. The feedback and resources have been consistently positive and well received. Thank you Monique.
Devi Naidoo
School Counsellor, Burraneer Bay Public School
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