The Power of Mindset: Strengthen your Practice in OSHC

This engaging and interactive session invites OSHC educators and leaders to pause, reflect, and explore how mindset impacts every interaction, decision, and opportunity to grow. Grounded in research and supported by relatable tools, the workshop lays the foundation for building confidence, inclusivity, and adaptability in high-pressure education environments. Through guided self-reflection and practical insights, participants will reconnect with their purpose and strengthen their emotional resilience.

Together, we’ll explore fixed vs. growth mindsets, uncover how beliefs shape behaviours, and tap into the brain’s ability to grow and change (neuroplasticity). The session includes tools such as a mindset quiz, emotional intelligence activities, and reframing techniques to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and uplift team culture. Participants will walk away with daily habits and shared language to build resilient, reflective, and empowered OSHC teams—ready to support every child, every day.

Key Topics Covered

  • Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Shifting from limitation to possibility
  • Mindful responses to emotional triggers
  • Reframing stress and building confidence
  • Self-reflection tools using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Neuroplasticity: Rewiring for resilience
  • Above-the-line vs. below-the-line thinking
  • The impact of educator mindset on team culture and child outcomes

In this 2-hour reflective and practical session, you will:

  • Explore how your mindset influences everyday interactions, behaviours, and decision-making within OSHC environments.
  • Understand the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and how this shift empowers educators and leaders to be more adaptable and solution-focused.
  • Unpack emotional triggers and develop strategies for self-regulation and emotional resilience using brain-based insights and neuroplasticity.

You will also:

  • Reflect on your self-concept and internal belief systems using models like Maslow’s Hierarchy and “above the line/below the line” thinking.
  • Engage with tools and frameworks to boost positivity, confidence, and self-awareness – including the Educator Mindset Quiz.
  • Learn how to reframe challenges and reduce self-criticism while building a shared language for growth and team-based reflection

 

Recommended audience:

  • Educators and leaders looking to boost adaptability, confidence, and emotional intelligence in their everyday practice.
  • OSHC Educators and Leaders who are ready to explore the power of mindset in shaping their practice, interactions, and personal growth
  • Team Leaders and Coordinators seeking to build reflective, emotionally intelligent teams that thrive through adaptability, positivity, and purpose
  • Services committed to building resilient, inclusive, and reflective cultures in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and My Time Our Place (MTOP)

Whether you're new to mindset work or already passionate about reflective practice, this workshop offers practical tools, brain-based insights, and empowering strategies to help you reframe challenges, support your own wellbeing, and model a growth mindset for the children in your care.

    • $180

    • Date

      Mon 20 April
      10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • Location

      Online via Zoom

    • Presented by

      • Karen Malyon
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About the presenters

  • karen-malyon
    Karen Malyon

    With more than 30 years of experience across Early Years, OSHC, and inclusion in South Africa, the UK, and Australia, Karen has witnessed first-hand the profound impact that inclusive, respectful, and strengths-based practice has on children, educators, and teams.

    Driven by a strong sense of vision, values, and purpose, she is passionate about creating environments where children, families, and educators feel a deep sense of belonging. Karen’s greatest motivation comes from seeing both children and educators grow in confidence and joy. A lifelong learner herself, she values collaboration, reflection, and continuous growth in every space she works in.