The prime purpose of being four is to enjoy being four - of secondary importance is to prepare for being five.  ~ Jim Trelease 

Look at our new book!

We are pleased to introduce the first book from our 'Tuning in' series - 'Tuning in to Toddlers'.
 
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These people are many and varied: educators, parents, extended family and carers.

 

This is a practical book that focuses on the abounding enthusiasm, energy and strengths of toddlers, and their need to feel safe and secure with the adults who care for them.

 

It highlights the importance of watching and listening to toddlers with an open mind, so we can follow their cues and build on their interests and strengths.

 

Understanding toddlers is the key to providing successful play and learning experiences.

 

Order our book now by contacting our office on 1300 799 610 or downloading our order form here - Tuning in to Toddlers order form

 

 

Welcome to Practical Outcomes!

Practical Outcomes has been operating since November 2006 as a Registered Training Organisation.
 
The business partners Caren Watts and Kellie Normington have worked together for 20 years across the fields of local government management, children's services, accredited training delivery and as colleagues running separate consultancy businesses.
 
This duo have come together to bring their various skills and expertise to a joint venture aimed at supporting early childhood staff to meet the needs of children and families. Practical Outcomes provides a range of services to businesses and individuals working in community services programs, specifically children's services.
 
Our team has extensive knowledge and experience of private, local government and community based children's services programs. Our expertise spans all areas of children's services including; long day care, out of school hours care, family day care, home based care, kindergarten and early intervention.  In line with this, we are committed to supporting organisations to provide the highest level of care, education and health services to young children and their families.
 
All our staff are absolutely committed to ensuring that anyone who completes a qualification with Practical Outcomes can provide a high quality service. 

Practical Outcomes wins Awards!

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Powercor Melton Business Excellence Awards - 2010

Best Service Business Award
 
Powercor Melton Business Excellence Awards - 2011
Best Training Organisation

 

Powercor Melton Business Excellence Awards - 2012

Best Training Organisation

 

Powercor Melton Business Excellence Awards - 2013

Best Training Organisation

 

 

This is what the judges said about us:
 

'Practical Outcomes is SIMPLY a great training business. The two owners, Caren and Kellie, are passionate about excellence in child care, and this passion is reflected in every aspect of their business. Rather than following industry trends, Practical Outcomes is forging new paths in developing best practice training material and methods to raise the standard of child care training in Australia. The judges were particularly impressed with the way the Business is leading the industry in developing new standards for food service training in the child care sector.' 

 

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