Aims of the Centre

Aims of the Service

We aim to provide a service which fulfils the basic needs of not only children and Educators, but also any group or person that is connected to the centre.

Children
Children’s learning is an ongoing process, which allows each child to progress towards outcomes in different and equally meaningful ways. Learning is not always predictable therefore educators and coordinators plan with each child and the outcomes in mind (Early Years Learning Framework, Page 22).

Through careful observations, regularly updating developmental summaries, collecting background information, setting objectives and utilising these in planning programs, children’s unique needs and interests will be met. This method of planning will also help children develop at their own pace as individuals. Experiences offered within the program will endeavour to develop children in all developmental areas and their particular interests.

We aim to...


Socially, provide opportunities for children to develop social skills such as sharing and turn taking and for all children to feel that they belong to a group by being in an atmosphere that is safe, happy and loving. In addition, Educators and management will endeavour to make a ‘home away from home’ environment which meets the individual needs of each family.


Emotionally, present each child with an environment of love, security, socialisation and trust. Through this we hope that each child develops confidence, independence and a respect for themselves, others and their environment.


Cognitively, provide mental stimulation and education, through developing each child’s curiosity and interest in their surroundings and fostering problem solving skills.


Perceptually/Sensually, stimulate senses through exploration using sight, size, shape, colour and texture.


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Policy source acknowledgements
This policy was evaluated and included contributions from current staff and families at Happy Haven Lake Haven.
Source

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  Belonging, Being & Becoming, The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, Commonwealth of Australia 2019, Page 22.
  
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  National Quality Framework Resource Kit, Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority, February 2018, Standard 1.1 Element 1.1.1, Element 1.1.2 .
  
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  Educator/management monthly meeting
  
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  The Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics (2016), http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/our-publications/eca-code-ethics/
  
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  Enhancing children's development Author(s): Elizabeth Dau Published: 2003
  

Policy Created: November 2021 Last Reviewed:
Next Review: November 2022
inguistically, provide ample opportunities for children to extend upon their expression and receptive language skills with peers and carers in a range of ways. This includes exposing children to a range of poetry, language, literature, expressive arts, projects and aesthetic aspects of the environment.