Join our "Deep Dive into the Safety Cup" workshop and discover the essential strategies for fostering a strong sense of security in children. Built on the innovative Phoenix Cups Framework, this session explores the fundamental need for Safety that every child strives to fulfill. By understanding the core drive behind the Safety Cup, you’ll learn how to support children in meeting their needs in ways that promote respect and empathy for others.

This comprehensive workshop delves into the neurological experiences of children’s emotions and provides actionable insights for educators on how to nurture emotional development. We’ll also examine the critical physiological needs of children—including Sleep and Rest, Food and Water, Exercise and Movement—and their profound impact on mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Backed by the latest research and evidence, this session equips you with the tools to support children’s holistic health and growth.

This workshop is designed to align with important legislation related to child development, safety, and well-being, ensuring that participants gain knowledge and practical skills that comply with current legal frameworks and best practices.

  • National Quality Standard 1.1.3: All aspects of the program, including routines, are organised in ways that maximise opportunities for each child’s learning.
  • National Quality Standard 2.1.1: Each child’s wellbeing and comfort is provided for, including appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation.
  • National Quality Standard 2.1.3: Healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child.
  • Education and Care Services National Regulations: Regulation 78 - Food and Beverages
  • Education and Care Services National Regulations: Division 1A Sleep and Rest

Course curriculum

    1. Download Your Reflection Booklet

    2. Introduction

    3. Sandi's Cups Intro

    4. The Phoenix Cups - An Overview

      FREE PREVIEW
    5. Take the Quiz to Determine Your Needs Profile!

      FREE PREVIEW
    1. Theory of Constructed Emotion

    2. Sensory Systems

    3. Safety Cup Filling in Children

    4. Food, water and meal times

    5. Supporting Children at Mealtimes: Reflection & Improvement

    6. Air, Shelter, Sleep, Rest & Trust

    7. Mental, Emotional and Physical Health

    8. Rest and sleep Vs Physical Activity

    1. Resource Library

    1. Keep in Touch with the Phoenix Team

    2. Other Professional and Personal Development Opportunities

    3. Need More Cups In Your Life?

About this course

  • $58.00
  • 22 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

What You'll Learn in This Workshop

  • An understanding of why the Safety Cup is essential for a child's sense of security and how it shapes their behavior.

  • Practical approaches to supporting children's physiological and psychological well-being while respecting the needs of others.

  • How to identify when a child’s Safety Cup is low and apply effective strategies to support them

  • Build confidence in fostering spaces that balance stability and flexibility for optimal child development.

  • The ability to develop actionable strategies to build trust and cultivate meaningful, supportive connections with children.

Your Facilitator

Senior Facilitator Briana Thorne

Bri is an experienced early childhood educator, leader, and professional learning facilitator with a Masters in Early Years Education and a career spanning classroom teaching, educational leadership, centre management, and regulatory work with the Victorian Regulatory Authority. Her philosophy places the child at the heart of every decision, and she brings warmth, deep expertise, and a genuine passion for high-quality early childhood education to everything she does. As a facilitator, Bri is known for making complex ideas feel accessible, practical, and genuinely energising.

FAQ

  • How long will this course take to complete?

    We estimate that this course will take you between 4-5 hours to complete. This includes the time taken to go through all of the content and to complete the reflection documentation.

  • How do I get my certificate?

    To receive your certificate, you must click on 'Complete & Continue' on every page of the course. Once you've done this your certificate download button should come up in the top left corner of your course, where the progress bar is.

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