New video series supports positive behaviour guidance and child-safe practice

A new series of regulatory priority videos has been released to support early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals to strengthen everyday interactions with children.

Developed by the Queensland Department of Education in partnership with Autism Queensland, the three-part series provides practical strategies to help educators build connections with children, guide behaviour positively and support their own self-regulation.

The resources extend on the department’s child safety regulatory priority and reinforce the message that every interaction between educators and children can shape how children feel, learn and grow. The department said the videos are designed to help educators create environments where children feel safe, understood and engaged. 

The first video, Connecting with children, explores the importance of connection before correction.

It highlights how educators can build relationships through small, everyday “micro moments”, such as greeting a child, joining their play or noticing what has captured their interest. The video also explores whole-group moments, including routines and shared songs, as opportunities to help children feel safe, valued and connected. 

The second video, Guiding children’s behaviour, focuses on co-regulation and positive behaviour guidance.

It encourages educators to create safety, support children through their regulation cycle, rebuild connection and then problem-solve. The department notes that when educators respond with empathy and understanding, stressful moments can become positive learning experiences. 

The third video, Educator self-regulation strategies, recognises that educators’ own regulation is central to calm, responsive practice.

The video shares strategies such as taking short breaks, using deep breaths and drawing on team support, helping educators respond rather than react during challenging moments. 

Free professional learning available

The videos sit alongside free professional learning opportunities available through the Early childhood guidance program.

The Queensland Government said the program is available to all regulated early childhood services in Queensland and aims to enhance educator capability in positive behaviour guidance and protective behaviours. 

Positive behaviour guidance training is delivered by Autism Queensland, while protective behaviours training is delivered by. NAPCAN through its Safer Communities for Children program. 

Eligible services include sessional kindergartens, family day care, long day care and outside school hours care services. 

Why this matters for the sector

The new video series reflects a growing sector focus on child safety, inclusion, emotional wellbeing and educator capability.

For services, the resources provide a practical tool for team reflection, professional learning and continuous improvement. They also reinforce that behaviour guidance is most effective when grounded in respectful relationships, child dignity, emotional safety and consistent educator responses.

Services can read more about the video series, watch the video playlist and access free positive behaviour guidance and protective behaviours programs.