Tyler Inglis
Early Childhood Teacher and Speaker
Pelican Waters Golden Beach Kindergarten and Childcare Centre
Tyler Inglis is the Bush and Beach Kindy Coordinator at Golden Beach, QLD, where he leads full-day nature camps for pre-school children. With a Level 4 Forest Schools leadership qualification and a diploma in Children’s Services, Tyler is a strong advocate for nature-based, free-play programs. Having taught in outdoor early childhood programs in Scotland, he brings a global perspective to his work. Tyler is passionate about children's rights and regularly speaks out on the importance of mindful and inclusive practices in early education.
SESSIONS
Day 1
2:50
Panel: Preventing abuse through higher standards and stronger safeguards
As concerns rise around the sexual exploitation of children, early learning settings must be held to the highest possible standards of safety and vigilance
Implement proactive steps from stricter staff screening, Working With Children Checks to stronger quality standards, clearer reporting pathways, and a culture of zero tolerance to protect the most vulnerable
Moderator: Professor Michael Salter, Director, Childlight East Asia & Pacific Hub, UNSW
Judy Kynaston, General Manager, Early Childhood Australia
Nadia WIlson-Ali, Director - Education and Quality, Nido Early School
Tyler Inglis, Early childhood teacher and speaker, Pelican Waters Golden Beach Kindergarten and Childcare Centre
Day 1
4:00
Celebrating the joy of teaching: A male educator’s perspective
In a sector where recent headlines have cast male educators under suspicion, how can we reframe the conversation to highlight the value, diversity, and positive impact they bring? What does it look like when men in early childhood education are not only accepted but celebrated for their contributions to children’s learning, wellbeing, and growth?
Gain an authentic, first-hand perspective on the rewards of working in early childhood education as a male educator
Tyler Inglis, Early childhood teacher and speaker, Pelican Waters Golden Beach Kindergarten and Childcare Centre