Educational Program and Practice
To provide a high quality educational service that enhances each child’s learning and developmental needs in a happy and caring environment. To provide a curriculum that responds to the children’s ideas, learning and development, and is reflected upon as an ongoing cycle of planning.
Physical Environment
To provide a physical environment that is inclusive and promotes competence, independence, exploration and learning through play.
Staff
to recognise and appreciate the role of each staff member and the responsibility they accept when working with children and to ensure there is a balance of support and autonomy.
Children
To promote an environment where the relationship with children is respectful and supported. To recognise the children’s individuality and potential and respect cultural and diverse abilities. To provide an environment where children will develop independence and social competence that will aid in the transition to school.
Families and Communities
To recognise the importance of the family and to work with them in partnership. To encourage the sharing of information between staff, families and children. To facilitate a sense of community within the preschool.
Leadership and Management
To facilitate a service with good teaching practices, effective leadership, management systems, commitment and compliance with standards.
Health and Safety
To provide an environment where children’s health and safety is promoted and protected.
