Frequently asked questions

Questions, answered

The things educators and centre leaders ask most. Can't see yours? Ask Louis directly — no pitch.

What is The Confident Educator?

It's Praxibel's flagship program — a practical, six-module professional development series that builds the everyday skills, cultural confidence and communication early childhood educators need to work directly with children. It's delivered as a live three-hour workshop. See the full program →

Who is it for?

Two groups: centre directors and leaders who want practical PD for their whole team, and new or internationally trained educators who want the confidence and communication skills to thrive in Australian ECEC. Because different does not mean deficient.

How much does it cost?

A live workshop for your whole team is $849 (three hours, in your centre or online). Individual educators can join a public Melbourne workshop. Custom Training is priced per project. The self-paced online course will be $129 per educator when it launches.

How long is a workshop, and when does it run?

Three hours — a morning or an afternoon, whichever suits your team. You choose the timing when you book.

Do you come to our centre, or is it online?

Either. Louis facilitates live in your centre or fully online — the same practical program, either way. Book a workshop for your centre →

Is it aligned to the frameworks we're assessed against?

Yes — The Confident Educator maps to the National Quality Standard (Quality Areas 1, 3, 5 & 6), EYLF v2.0 and the APST, and may contribute to registered teachers' self-recorded PD hours.

Can I join without bringing my whole team?

Absolutely. Join Louis at a public workshop in Melbourne — Saturday 19 or Friday 25 September 2026, close to the CBD and public transport. Reserve a seat →

Can Louis build something specific for our centre?

Yes. If your team has a particular challenge — behaviour, transitions, family communication, team culture — Louis will design custom training around that exact issue. Tell him about your challenge →

What is Beyond the Playground?

A three-hour, hands-on extension of The Confident Educator's outdoor module — turning the yard, the garden and the world past the fence into a deliberate learning space. It's in development. Register your interest →

Is there a self-paced online course?

It's coming in late 2026 — the full six-module program as interactive video modules you can learn at your own pace. Join the waitlist →

Who is Louis Bell?

Praxibel's founder — more than 22 years in Australian early childhood, including four years as a kindergarten teacher, and a published author who mentors graduate and internationally trained educators. Read Louis's story →

Still have a question?

Tell me what's happening in your centre and I'll point you the right way. No pitch. — Louis