The program translates decades of attachment research into practical strategies educators can use to interpret behaviour, respond to children’s emotional needs and support the development of self-regulation within early childhood environments. Through a structured series of professional learning sessions, educators develop the capacity to recognise the emotional needs underlying children’s behaviour and respond in ways that promote connection, safety and co-regulation. This relational approach supports children to develop emotional regulation, social competence and increased engagement in learning. The program strengthens educator capability to support children experiencing behavioural, emotional or regulatory challenges while also improving the relational climate of the service. Circle of Security Classroom is designed for group delivery within early childhood education and care services and aligns strongly with Preschool Boost’s focus on reducing developmental vulnerability, particularly within the AEDC domain of Emotional Maturity.

The expected outcomes of Circle of Security Classroom include increased educator capacity to understand and respond to children’s attachment needs.

• Increased understanding of attachment and emotional development
• Greater confidence responding to challenging behaviour
• Increased capacity to provide co-regulation
• Improved reflective practice

Circle of Security Classroom is delivered as a structured 16-hour professional learning program designed to build educator understanding of attachment and emotional development while supporting the practical application of relational strategies within early childhood environments. The program is typically delivered as 8 sessions × 2 hours, fortnightly or monthly.

The total program duration is 16 hours of facilitation, delivered as professional learning sessions across 8 sessions,

each session is 2 hours. Cost for one session inside business hours is $499.98, outside business hours is $699.98. Total cost for the program excluding GST for 8 sessions delivered during business hours is $3999.84 and $5599.84 for program delivered outside business hours. Provider travel cost will be charged two-way by negotiation. All costs are GST exclusive.