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Saltwater's
Philosophy
The theoretical principles that guide our Centre Philosophy are based on the Humanist and Interactive models of Early Childhood Education.
Humanist Principles
Trust
Mutual Respect
Shared Responsibility
Co-operation
Equality
Interactive Principles
Stimulating Environment
Staff Interaction
Problem-solving
Experiences
Critical Thinking
We believe learning is a life long journey. Therefore we will:
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Plan and implement a developmental program that reflects our yearly core values, and document children's individual development through the use of portfolios
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Provide experiences that enhance self-help skills, social skills, problem solving, language, physical awareness and creative expression
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promote gender equity by encouraging and giving all children the opportunity to actively participate in all areas of the program
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Develop and implement programs for children with additional needs, providing appropriate equipment and environmental modifications
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Create an environment in which children feel confident, valued and supported
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Foster children's uniqueness, that their ideas are valuable to their environment, the community and others
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Encourage children to utilise and maintain their first language, while providing a sensitive and nurturing environment in which English can be acquired at the individual child's pace
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Offer a program that reflects a variety of culture, celebrations, lifestyle, customs, languages, beliefs and family structure; to encourage children to respect differences in people
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Provide a developmental program that reflects Australian history and culture including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Our Educational Program incorporates age appropriate permanent learning areas, such as:
We believe children learn through exploring a variety of experiences, interaction with others in an environment that’s non bias. Therefore we will:
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Provide a challenging environment that encourages exploration and experimentation
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Provide challenging experiences that encourages creativity and stimulate children’s way of thinking
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Create an environment that encourages children to engage themselves in ‘hands on’ experiences, and assists them to achieve their full potential
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Provide experiences that enable children to develop a self awareness and expression of their feelings
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Provide an environment in which children are encouraged and supported in conflict resolution and interaction with others
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Create a positive atmosphere that supports individual child equally, and where learning is fun
We believe Early Childhood Educators support children’s learning by:
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Providing a supportive environment that allows for the opportunity for children to complete self tasks
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Acting as a role model and a guide in promoting acceptable positive behaviour
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Creating a safe and hygienic environment
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Helping children build their self esteem by providing opportunities to make choices
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Allowing the children to practice their skills through repetition
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Gathering information form parents and providing feedback at the end of the day
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Staff interacting with children, during their play, in a positive constructive way
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Staff having an understanding of the children’s cultural backgrounds to ensure the program meets their individual needs
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Providing an environment that enables the children to rest, relax and just to be
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Providing opportunities where children can develop their independence and life skills
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Encouraging opportunities that foster a sense of natural curiosity and wonder about the world
We believe working in partnership with parents is an important and vital part of children’s life experience. Therefore we will:
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Understand that time is limited. We encourage parent involvement and participation in line with the Centre’s Parent Participation Program
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Maintain standards of collaborative approach to parenting practices
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Be outreaching, resourceful and supportive to the parent community
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Provide information to parents to encourage expansion of their knowledge of early childhood education and parenting techniques
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Organise a variety of guest speaker evenings, based on parent needs and interests
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Endeavour to develop co-operative working relationships with parents, maintaining regular open and constructive communication and ensuring confidentiality and privacy at all times
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Promote co-operative team work within the Centre with the Management Committee, parents and staff working together
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Promote parents to actively engage in the children's learning and progress
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Invite parents to support and continue their child's learning journey at home, as they have a clear idea of what their child is learning
The Centre Management values high quality staff and supports them in their roles as Early Childhood Educators. Therefore we will:
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Encourage staff to further their professional development and maintain their knowledge base
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Provide annual external in-service training
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Ensure sub-groups consist of all levels of staff who are encouraged to actively participate in an open and constructive environment
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Value open channels of communication, co-operation and mutual respect as a fundamental base for teamwork
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Value and share staff life skills and experience
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Ensure staff are employed under award conditions
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