Our Curriculum
We follow Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2) combined with Montessori philosophy.
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Provide an environment in which children are encouraged to learn through “hands on” experiences, explored through the play.
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Encourage independence through promotion of self-help skills to enhance children’s self-confidence.
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Build on children’s experience and knowledge and use these as steppingstones for further learning.
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Provide an environment that reflects the cultural diversity and an anti-bias approach including inclusion support for children with additional needs.
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Foster children’s self-esteem by creating an environment in which mutual trust is encouraged and provide opportunities for children to have choices.
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Create opportunities for a variety of learning experiences and maintain a consistent positive approach to behavior guidance, bearing in mind
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Promote safety awareness to both children, staff and parents.
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Encourage parents to become involved in activities, thus forging links between home and the Centre.
About Learning,
we believe that...
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Children learn through experience – spontaneous experiences and those planned to meet their interest and needs.
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Play is about relationships – to people, materials & the world/environment around them.
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Children learn best through “HANDS ON” experiences.
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Learning needs to be sequenced from the known to the unknown, from simple to
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Children learn best when they feel valued and respected, are listened and responded to.
Our Practices
We;
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Provide, develop, and maintain professional care and education, where children and their families’ cultural beliefs, attitudes and uniqueness are valued and respected.
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Create an early childhood environment that is nurturing, stimulating, free from bias and fulfil the needs of the children and their families as well as the community.
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Incorporate research, theories, and understandings in our practices and routines in the context of the uniqueness of the service, through a process of ongoing critical reflection.
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Support children to become environmentally responsible which is embedded in ourcurriculum, practices, and policies.
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Foster and develop independence and self-worth by being supportive of the choices and decisions each child makes.
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We maintain higher than prescribed educator to children ratio.
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Offer a wide range of interesting and developmentally appropriate experiences andactivities which will assist children to be successful learners.
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children, families, visitors and staff
Building strong foundations in reading, writing, and communication through stories, songs, and conversation.
Encouraging self-expression through painting, drawing, crafts, and imaginative play.
Developing rhythm, coordination, and musical appreciation through songs, dance, and instruments
Exploring numbers, patterns, and problem-solving through fun, hands-on activities and games.
Discovering the wonders of the natural world through exploration, experiments, and outdoor learning.
Building friendships, empathy, and emotional intelligence through group activities and guided play.