Learn to Spot the Signs That Matter Most
Evidence-based training that gives early childhood educators the confidence to observe, identify, and respond to developmental concerns — before the window of opportunity closes.
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Rod Soper has spent 30 years in early childhood education. He runs his own centre, has lectured at university, and has worked with hundreds of educators across Australia.
He co-founded Personhood360 because he kept seeing the same problem: educators who wanted to help but didn't have the training to confidently identify when a child might need extra support.
"In 30 years of early childhood education, the one skill I've seen make the biggest difference is the ability to notice early and act with confidence. That's what this course teaches."
What You'll Be Able To Do
Identify 12 early warning signs across vision, hearing, speech, and social development
Conduct a structured developmental observation in under 10 minutes
Document concerns using evidence-based templates that hold up in professional conversations
Navigate sensitive conversations with families using practical frameworks
Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with allied health professionals
Contribute to NQS Quality Area 5 documentation with confidence
More Affordable Than Traditional PD
| Face-to-face PD | Spot the Signs | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $200–$400/day | From $49/mini-course or $297 for all |
| Time off work | Full day | Self-paced |
| Domains covered | Usually 1 | All 4 domains covered |
| Templates | Rarely | Included |
| Revisit content | No | Unlimited |
Early Identification Changes Lives
Educators see children every day in natural settings — making you uniquely placed to notice when something isn't quite right. These courses give you the knowledge and tools to act on what you observe.
Observe With Purpose
Move beyond casual observation to structured, evidence-based techniques that help you notice meaningful developmental patterns.
Document With Confidence
Learn what to record, how to record it, and how to build a clear picture that supports conversations with families and specialists.
Respond With Care
Navigate sensitive conversations with families and coordinate referrals — with empathy, professionalism, and practical frameworks.
The Flagship Course
A complete 12-week journey through every aspect of developmental observation, screening, and response in early childhood settings.
Spotting the Signs
The complete early childhood developmental screening course
Spotting the Signs
From foundational observation skills through to family conversations and referral pathways — this course covers everything an educator needs to confidently support children's developmental wellbeing.
- Observation techniques and purposeful documentation
- Vision, hearing, speech & language screening
- Social-emotional development and motor skills
- Structured screening tools and when to use them
- Navigating conversations with families
- Referral pathways and professional collaboration
- Case studies, templates & downloadable resources
Mini-Courses
Short on time? Our focused mini-courses let you build expertise in specific developmental areas — perfect for targeted professional development.
Spotting Vision Concerns
Learn to recognise the signs that a child may have undetected vision difficulties — from squinting and head tilting to more subtle behavioural cues.
Try Free IntroSpotting Hearing Concerns
Understand how hearing difficulties present in young children and what to look for during everyday interactions, group time, and outdoor play.
Try Free IntroExplore how social and emotional development unfolds and learn to identify when a child may need additional support with relationships and self-regulation.
Try Free IntroSpotting Speech & Language Concerns
Distinguish between speech and language, understand typical milestones, and learn to identify the signals that indicate a child may benefit from early support.
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Choose Your Path
Start with the full 12-week flagship course for comprehensive training, or pick a focused mini-course on the area most relevant to your setting.
Learn at Your Own Pace
All courses are self-paced with no deadlines. Work through lessons when it suits your schedule — during nap time, on the weekend, or between shifts.
Apply What You Learn
Each course includes practical tools, templates, and real-world case studies you can use immediately in your classroom and conversations with families.
Make a Difference
Early identification is the single most powerful factor in a child's developmental outcome. Your new skills can change the trajectory of a child's life.
Built for Educators Who Care
Whether you're just starting out or have decades of experience, these courses meet you where you are.
Early childhood educators and room leaders
Family day care providers and home-based carers
Centre directors and educational leaders
Students studying early childhood education
Out-of-school-hours care staff
Anyone working with young children who wants to learn more
Ready to Spot the Signs?
Every day, educators like you notice things that matter. Give yourself the tools and confidence to act on what you see — and help every child reach their potential. Launch pricing ends soon.
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