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