Join fka Children’s Services for a morning with internationally recognised early childhood educator and author Dr Claire Warden as we explore the connections between participation, inquiry and belonging in early childhood education.

Drawing on her extensive experience in nature pedagogy, children’s rights and inquiry-based learning, Claire will share practical ideas and examples that support educators to create environments where children’s voices, questions and perspectives genuinely influence learning.

This professional learning event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on practice, engage in meaningful discussion with colleagues, and explore approaches that strengthen children’s agency, identity and sense of belonging.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will:

• Explore how participation supports children’s agency, voice and belonging.
• Learn strategies for listening to and responding to children’s thinking.
• Reflect on inquiry-based approaches that build on children’s interests, identities and experiences.
• Consider practical ways to document and extend children’s learning.
• Engage in discussion and reflection with fellow early childhood professionals.

Program

Participation, Inquiry and Belonging

Wednesday 26 August 2026

9.30am – 12.30pm

Free for members

This engaging morning will explore how educators can create environments where children’s ideas, questions and perspectives genuinely influence learning and foster a strong sense of belonging.

During the session, Dr Claire Warden will share practical insights and examples that support children’s agency, voice and participation in early childhood settings. The event will also include an interactive workshop, opportunities for networking with fellow members, and a dedicated Q&A session.

Register Now

Registration is open exclusively to current fka Children’s Services members. With limited places available, we encourage members to register as soon as possible to secure their place at this special event with Dr Claire Warden.

For further information, please email fkacs@fka.org.au or call (03) 9428 4471.