Bob Randall - Oursness
Bob Randall’s concept of Ourness invites educators to move from “my program / my ideas” to our place, our people, our responsibility. In this OSHC-ready module, you’ll learn what Ourness is, hear a creative “voice of Bob Randall” narrative (educational purpose only), listen to educators plan implementation, hear an Educational Leader interview on what this looks like in a real service (and how they mentor their team), work through a realistic case study, and complete a critical reflection using the Circle of Change (revised) so learning becomes visible in everyday practice.
Format
Online
Module
Author
Belinda Wright
Duration
45 - 60 mins
Price
$
49
About the module
In OSHC, children arrive carrying their day—relationships, culture, belonging needs, and the ways they make sense of the world. Ourness helps educators see OSHC not just as a service that runs, but as a community that holds children—where belonging, connection to place, and shared responsibility are lived through everyday routines, language, and relationships.
This module supports educators to apply Ourness in ways that are practical, respectful, and grounded in daily OSHC life—so it shows up in how we welcome children, how we build “we-ness,” how we share responsibility, and how we shape the environment as a place where everyone belongs.
Understand Ourness
A clear introduction to Bob Randall and the meaning of Ourness—what it is, what it is not, and why it matters in OSHC.
See it in practice + leadership
Bring Ourness to life through a “voice of the theorist” narrative, educator implementation dialogue, a real case study, and an Educational Leader interview on mentoring this perspective in their service.
Reflect → improve
Use the Circle of Change (revised)—Deconstruct → Confront → Theorise → Think Otherwise—Finish with a “What have I learnt?” wrap-up and one clear next step to try.
How this module works
Each part is designed to help educators understand, apply, and reflect—step by step:
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Introduction to Bob Randall + What is Ourness?
A practical explanation of the concept and how it connects to belonging, community, connection to place, and shared responsibility in OSHC. -
“Let’s hear from Bob Randall”A short creative narrative where “Bob” speaks to what Ourness could look like in an OSHC setting (educational purpose only).
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Educator dialogue: implementing OurnessA realistic conversation between educators after completing the module—brainstorming changes to routines, spaces, language, relationships, and programming.
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Interview: Educational Leader perspectiveA grounded interview with an Educational Leader sharing:- what Ourness looks like in their service- how they build shared language and expectations- how they mentor educators (small, practical coaching moves)- what to watch for (and what to do when it becomes “surface-level”)
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OSHC case study: Ourness in actionA scenario that helps educators visualise Ourness across real moments (arrival, group belonging, play, transitions, conflict/repair, and team decisions).
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Critical reflection (Circle of Change – revised)Deconstruct → Confront → Theorise → Think Otherwise to deepen practice integrity and make intentional changes.
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What have I learnt?A short consolidation step to name key takeaways and commit to one change to try in your service.
What educators will be able to do after this module
Educators who complete this module will be better able to:
- Create routines that actively build belonging and “we-ness”
- Use everyday language/actions that signal shared responsibility and inclusion
- Recognise when practice risks becoming tokenistic, and adjust with integrity
- Strengthen environments and experiences that reflect community and connection
- Participate in clearer team conversations about “why we do what we do” in OSHC