We Believe
RESPECT
- Are warm and trusting to promote children’s wellbeing, self-esteem and a sense of security
- Respect children’s choices and decision making
- Foster positive relationships with families
- Respect the dignity and rights of each child
- Make children feel confident, secure and supported to explore the environment
- Show children we care about them and are interested in what they do, think and feel
- Treat children equitably and promote inclusive practice to ensure participation of all children
- Is guided by family context, culture, children’s abilities and needs
- Focuses on play and children’s ideas that create, deliver and reflect programs that are unique to our context and engage our community
- Liberates children to initiate and lead their own learning allowing independence in choice and access to resources
- Is carefully planned and reflected upon to deliver programs that respond to children’s interests and support their learning and development
- Is informed by the EYLF and Centre Philosophy to promote each child’s agency, learning and development
- Promote high levels of collaboration and communication
- Recognise and engage individual skills and strengths of staff
- Foster positive relationships and respect for each other
- Promote consistency and continuity of care for children and families
- Have a positive impact on children through consistent practice, ethical conduct and supportive working relationships
- Promote trust, open communication and mutually supportive relationships
- Value the role of families and respect their beliefs regarding children’s education and care
- Involve families in curriculum and service decision making
- Create partnerships with the wider community and other professionals to support families and children
- Are welcoming, safe and well maintained.
- Are inclusive, open-ended with accessible indoor and outdoor environments that are stimulating and cater to all children’s interests and abilities.
- Offer children the opportunity to contribute and organise the environment in ways that are meaningful and promote unique play and learning.
- Provide choice of materials, resources and play spaces that encourage children to understand and connect with the natural environment
- Promote environmental responsibility and ensure that environmental sustainability is embedded into daily practices
- Respects each child’s right to feel safe and comfortable
- Promotes children’s wellbeing and build their confidence
- Helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and become more responsible for their health, safety and wellbeing as they develop greater independence
- Provides an inclusive environment where all children are protected from harm , injury or infection
- Is guided by the service philosophy, policies, procedures and quality standards
- Encourages respect and cooperation in a happy and positive environment
- Facilitates collaboration and involvement from families, children, staff and community in service decision making\
- Is committed to learning, reflective practice and ongoing quality improvement
- Maintains effective systems, communication and governance arrangements to manage the service
- Establishes shared values and clear direction