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We believe that when children feel safe, secure and free to explore, imagine and create, their learning is meaningful and their childhood memories are wondrous.
We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and respectful learning environment where every child is supported to develop as a happy, confident and capable learner. We recognise each child as a unique individual with their own strengths, interests, abilities and cultural identity, and we value the importance of children’s sense of belonging, being and becoming. Through warm, responsive and respectful relationships, educators work in partnership with families to support children’s learning and wellbeing. We believe that strong, collaborative relationships with parents and carers are essential in supporting children to feel safe, valued and confident to engage in learning. Play is central to our philosophy and is recognised as a vital context for learning and development. We view play as purposeful, meaningful and deeply engaging. Through intentional teaching, careful observation and reflection, educators provide rich, open-ended learning experiences that respond to children’s interests and support them to extend their thinking, problem-solving and creativity. Our learning environment is thoughtfully designed to feel like a home away from home, where children experience warmth, security and a strong sense of ownership. Learning spaces are inviting, flexible and accessible, allowing children to make choices, take risks, and develop independence. Children’s voices are valued, their work is displayed at their level, and they are encouraged to contribute ideas, make decisions and influence the program. We support children to learn at their own pace and to develop confidence, resilience and a positive sense of self. By engaging all their senses and learning through hands-on experiences, children develop their social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative skills. Children are encouraged to participate in caring for their environment, fostering responsibility, respect and a sense of community. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where children feel confident to stretch their boundaries, practise mindfulness, and develop wellbeing through movement, yoga and calm moments throughout the day. We strive to ensure every child’s time with us is joyful, meaningful and filled with fun, laughter and positive relationships—laying the foundations for lifelong learning and wellbeing. “Play is the work of childhood, where children explore ideas, build relationships and make sense of their world.” - Jean Piaget Parent input Genuinely Care, help progress and reach their goals, provided with confidence to grow. Fell safe and welcome. Individual needs are observed and met. Staff are caring. Provided with a safe haven to stretch their own boundaries through play. Love how mindfulness/yoga is incorporated into their day. Play spaces are created that invite children to want to be involved. Constant communication to parents through newsletters and photos to track their child’s day. Child input Lots of Fun, love painting, we play outside. We play with our friends. I like playdoh. Lots and lots of toys. We do lots of fun things. The morning song is the best. My teachers like my shoes, they are my fast running shoes. There is trucks and cars. I build towers with the blocks. I love my teachers. We play all the time. |
