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Principles & Practices
The principles and practices that best support our shared vision; and the needs of our young adults are:
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Supporting parents in their role as primary caregivers, and sharing information of benefit to the development of their offspring.
Valuing play as a medium for all aspects of development and learning
Acknowledging and supporting children's individual learning styles
Valuing the arts as symbol systems through which children discover and express meaning and make sense of themselves and their world
Providing opportunities for discovery, learning through self-selected activities, and encouraging the development of the child's abilities to observe, perceive, explore, investigate, imagine and solve problems.
Valuing positive reinforcement of appropriate behaviour, so nurturing self discipline and parent-supported value systems
Valuing daily routines such as eating, toileting, dressing and resting as opportunities for learning and social development
Respecting the needs and rights of children to make choices and decisions by empowering them to take increasing responsibility for their daily routines.
Providing opportunities for children to develop responsibility by encouraging them to take care of their immediate environment and materials.
Appreciating the cultures of all children through empathetic presentation of relevant cultural activities
Recognizing the need for children to practise skills and extend their ideas by providing opportunities for consolidation and development experiences.
Establishing an enriched environment that stimulates the imagination, promotes creativity and enhances aesthetic development and an appreciation of nature.
Valuing and supporting staff in their work with children and families as well as in their own professional development
Being responsive to the needs of the community and abiding by the relevant laws and policies that relate to the provision of quality child care service.
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