Philip is an Associate at Semann & Slattery. He is an expert at applying practical leadership and educational theories into a diverse range of educational and human service settings and practices. Over the past two decades Philip has held a vast array of positions in educational settings ranging from educational leader, academic lecturer, Director, Authorised Supervisor and teacher.
Philip’s practical skills and regulatory understandings have also been sought out by sector leaders and members in assisting with the design, construction, licensing and staffing of educational settings. Philip enjoys applying his skills as a mentor, as well as holding an ongoing role with the Institute of Early Childhood at Macquarie University as a student advisor. In his role at Semann & Slattery, Philip is focused on transforming Australian educational settings by delivering effective programs and services, which combine pedagogical theories, educational leadership and effective change, and team management principles to clients who seek long term value.
- 'Can you show me an example, please?'
- Beginners Guide for New Directors and Managers
- Behaviours that challenge: tips and traps
- Giving families and communities a voice
- Going to school – more than just letters, numbers and group time
- Having Meaningful Conversations with Children—10 tips
- How to create invitations to play with experiences and spaces
- I don’t know what to say to parents
- I know play is important…but how do I plan for it, and how do I link it to the children’s goals?
- I want to give projects a go
- I'm a room leader: Now what?
- I’m a new leader…where do I start?
- I’m new to documentation: Understanding the planning cycle
- Let's go for a walk!
- Making It Visible Series - Part 1
- Making It Visible Series - Part 2
- More than just supervising outdoors
- Pedagogical documentation is more than just a blog
- People, Pedagogy and Purpose: The Educational Leader’s guide when planning
- Planning outside the boxes - what does this look like?
- Programming and planning for Infants
- Promoting social-emotional skills
- QIP: from inception to implementation
- Re-imagining curriculum for infants
- Room Leadership Part 1
- Room Leadership Part 2
- Starting relationships on the right foot...
- Surprise…You have just been appointed to the role of educational leader—now where do you start?
- Teaching pro-social skills
- Teaching with Questions: How we can promote meaningful and engaging curriculum and planning to emerge through everyday interactions
- The Educational Leader Series - lead with confidence to success
- The Educational Leader’s guide to effective communication
- The Philosophy check-up: How to review and update your philosophy - getting everyone involved in the process
- The Terrific Twos
- Think environment—think third teacher
- Unleash the power of shared thinking with young children
- Using the Exceeding Themes to improve what we do
- What am I meant to be reflecting on, and when am I meant to do it?
- What does ‘being an early childhood professional’ mean now you have the job?
- What’s the rush?
