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​Email: NSLHD-SmallBitesforBigSteps@health.nsw.gov.au​ 


​Small Bites for Big Steps: 

​Empowering Educators and Families and Carers with practical bite-sized pieces of information on children's healthy development in their First 2000 days through on-demand videos and professional development courses. 

For an overview of the series watch the introductory video: Empowering Educators in the First 2000 Days​alternate text 47 ​

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Educators and Directors

​Small Bites for Big Steps videos series and Professional Development for Educators supports your work with children in their First 2000 days.  ​


Professional Development

  1. ​Professional Development - Educators: ​​
    Small Bites for Big Steps FREE (non-NESA) professional development courses for Early Childhood Educators.  

  2. Professional ​Development - NESA Accredited: 
    Completing Small Bites for Big Steps NESA accredited professional development will contribute to NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW Curriculum/EYLF addressing Standard Descriptor(s) 1.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.​​​

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  • Visit the Nursery Professional Development Course
    Nursery Courses



    Profession​al development courses for the Nursery Room. ​​​​​​
    (0 - 18 months)     

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  • Visit the Preschool professional development courses
    Preschool Courses 

    Professional development courses for Preschool ​
    (3-5 years)    ​​​​

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Video Showcases

​On demand videos with bite-sized practical pieces of information on the healthy development of children aged 0-5years categorised into age groups:
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Family Day Care

Small Bites for Big Steps videos series and Professional Development for Family Day Care Educators supports your work with children in their First 2000 days.

On demand videos with bite-sized practical pieces of information on the healthy development of children aged 0 to 5 years categorised into healthy eating and physical activity: 

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Families and Carers

On demand videos to support the healthy development of children in their First 2000 days. Choose the relevant showcase to view practical bite-sized videos to support your child’s development. ​
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​Professional Development

​Are you looking for Professional Development opportunities? Small Bites for Big Steps is available as Professional Development courses for Educators. 

Two versions of professional development are available for each category:
  • General Professional Development
  • NESA Accredited Professional Development (for Early Childhood Teachers)
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Getting Started
​To learn more and to access your free Small Bites for Big Steps Professional Development courses, choose the group you work with (or are interested in) from the below:

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Email: NSLHD-SmallBitesforBigSteps@health.nsw.gov.au​ 


​Small Bites for Big Steps: 

Video Series and Professional Development Courses

Evidence shows that positive experiences in the first 2000 days of life can make a significant difference in children’s long-term health and development. Early Childhood Educators have the unique ability to support children’s development during this time, as they build meaningful relationships with children and their families.


This video series provides bite sized information to support and empower Early Childhood Educators and are categorised in the following age groups: 
  • Nursery Room - 0 to 18 months
  • Toddler Room - 18 months to 3 years
  • Preschool Room - 3 to 5 years

Bringing together professionals from across our Child, Youth and Family Health Services, the video series cover a broad range of topics including:​
  • Breastfeeding
  • Healthy Eating
  • Physical Activity
  • Sleeping
  • Oral Health
  • School Readiness
  • Leadership

Professional Development Courses

​To complement the video series, Small Bites for Big Steps is also available as free Pro​​fessional Development courses​ for Educators and Teachers working in (or interested in) the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.

Overview

​​View the following introductory video for an overview about the series: