Introduction to Children’s Key Word Sign (CKWS) Training Information
Build confident communication from day one
Ideal for Early Learning services new to CKWS, onboarding new staff, or refreshing team confidence.
Your CKWS Foundation
This practical training session builds understanding, confidence and immediate application of Children’s Key Word Sign (CKWS) across routines, play and everyday practice.
Services begin in different places. Some are just starting, others are building confidence or supporting new staff.
We’re here to support your team without judgement, with practical strategies to help everyone start or get back to signing with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
✔ What CKWS is and why it works
✔ How to use Key Word Sign alongside speech
✔ Over 100 signs
✔ Core everyday vocabulary designed for Early Learning settings
✔ Practical strategies for using sign in routines, play, songs and interactions
✔ How to confidently begin embedding CKWS across your service
Who This Training Is For
✔ Services new to CKWS
✔ Teams needing a refresh or confidence boost
✔ New or onboarding educators
✔ Individual educators
✔ Services wanting consistent use across the team
Individual or Whole Service
Whether you are an individual wanting to learn, onboarding a new team member, or training your whole service, we offer flexible options to suit your needs.
Training for your Service
For services getting started or building consistency across the team
- Introductory Everyday Signs Resource Pack + digital resources
- Training for up to 10 participants
- Lanyard flashcards for each participant
- Practical 3-hour hands-on workshop
- Implementation strategies you can use immediately
Resources Included
Physical Resources
- A4 Song & Sign Book
- A4 Story Sign Book
- A2 Everyday Signs Poster
- A6 Everyday Signs Flashcards
- Lanyard Flashcards (per participant)
- “2 Signs a Week” Resource
Digital Resources
- Recap of introductory CKWS training
- Caregiver portal with CKWS information and sign tutorials
- Sign tutorials, song videos with sign videos
- EYLF links with associated research
- Ongoing access to support materials
Delivery Options
Training can be delivered:
✔ In person at your service*
✔ Live online
Session format options:
✔ One full 3-hour session
✔ Two 1.5-hour sessions
Pricing – inc GST
Training – $1980
Additional participants – $88 per person
Additional Resources
Want more CKWS resources? Click here to visit our resources page and check out our wide range of items to fully immerse your centre in CKWS
Partnering with other services
For smaller teams, rural or remote services, or services wanting to build stronger local connections, we encourage partnering with other services to share costs, resources, ideas and learning opportunities. Collaborative training can help create a supportive signing community while making in-person training more accessible for everyone involved.
Additional services joining the training can purchase their own physical and digital resources through our Additional Service Resource Pack – $440 (inc GST).
Purchase
Introductory training is included in all of our packages, click to check out our packages available.
Training for Individual Educators
Perfect for individual educators wanting to learn CKWS, new team members, or anyone who missed the training.
Resources Included
3 hour live online training session. Sessions are held monthly on alternate Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- Personal lanyard flashcards
- Access to digital resources
- Recap of introductory CKWS training
- Caregiver portal with CKWS information and sign tutorials
- Sign tutorials, song videos with sign videos
- EYLF links with associated research
- Ongoing access to support materials
Recommended Additional Resources
If your service has not engaged in CKWS yet or you are an individual not attached to a service we recommended adding the Service Resource Pack to assist in uptake and incorporation of CKWS – $275
Included
- A4 Song & Sign Book
- A4 Story Sign Book
- A2 Everyday Signs Poster
- A6 Everyday Signs Flashcards
- “2 Signs a Week” Resource
Pricing
$275 per person
If you are already a ‘Signing Star’** you receive a discount making it just $176 per person!
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday 29 July 09:30 – 12:30
Saturday 22 August 09:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 23 September 09:30 – 12:30
Saturday 24 October 09:00 – 12:00
Purchase
* In person training incurs travel costs. Travel is calculated from our main office on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
** A Signing Star is a person or service that has already engaged in our training.
All pricing is inclusive of GST