COSP Classroom™ for Professionals

The Circle of Security Classroom program is a professional learning series developed to meet the needs of Daycares and Primary Schools. The program delivers practical applications of Attachment Theory and Developmental Psychology. The Circle of Security Classroom program includes new resources, content, reflective discussions and videos relevant to education settings.

Over 25 years of research has demonstrated that stronger relationships with carers and teachers are associated with lifelong improvements in academic outcomes, mental health and emotional regulation, social competence and willingness to take on challenges.

Investing in the quality of classroom relationships can also improve teacher well-being, and job satisfaction. The Circle of Security Classroom program explores the personal factors inextricably linked with carer’s capacity to recognise and meet the needs of children.

• Explore the importance of teachers in children’s lives and the central role relationships play in learning.
• Practice observational and reflective skills.
• Learn how to respond to behaviours in ways that strengthen relationships and support children’s participation and engagement.
• Learn to use the COSP Classroom graphic and other practical classroom tools and strategies.

• Generally, groups are of 6-8 consistent participants. It is important for there to be consistency in attendance as each session builds on the content of the session prior. 
  • Make up sessions can be arranged on request. Contact for further information.
• The success of the program is largely dependent on attendees feeling safe to be vulnerable in sharing their personal reflections.
• To promote a comfortable space for staff to reflect on their strengths and struggles in both their personal relationships and relationships with the children in their care, it is recommended to avoid having supervisors in the group. As you can imagine, it is very difficult to be vulnerable about struggles in the workplace if the person who writes your job evaluation is in the group. 
• The decision on attendees is left up to your organisation. If additional, separate sessions are required to accommodate different staff, please discuss upon booking. 

For best outcomes, participants commit to the program of weekly sessions (approximately 2 hours each) for 10 to 12 weeks*. 

Each week builds on the content learned from the week prior, so if you miss a session we will need to catch up prior to the next one. This also means that the program might not be suitable for those that aren’t able to commit to attending all of the sessions.  

*Custom programs to meet your organisation's needs and availability are available on request.

• Facilitator will travel to a destination of your choosing within the Cairns and surrounding regions.
• You will receive a printed course booklet and handouts. 
• Explicit group expectations regarding confidentiality are established at the onset of each program. 
• Judgement-free approach with open discussion about how you can enhance your interactions with children and build strong relationships.

In my experience, organisations usually have specific needs and requests. Please contact me for a quote.