A&R Toolkit Weekly Professional Development Schedule

Families are supported from enrolment to be involved in the service and contribute to service decisions.

The expertise, culture, values and beliefs of families are respected and families share in decision-making about their child’s learning and wellbeing

Current information is available to families about the service and relevant community services and resources to support parenting and family wellbeing.

Responsive and meaningful interactions build trusting relationships which engage and support each child to feel secure, confident and included.

The dignity and rights of every child are maintained.

Children are supported to collaborate, learn from and help each other.

Each child is supported to regulate their own behaviour, respond appropriately to the behaviour of others and communicate effectively to resolve conflicts.

Each child’s wellbeing and comfort is provided for, including appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation.

Effective illness and injury management and hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.

Healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child.

Outdoor and indoor spaces are organised and adapted to support every child’s participation and to engage every child in quality experiences in both built and natural environments.

Resources, materials and equipment allow for multiple uses, are sufficient in number, and enable every child to engage in play-based learning.

The service cares for the environment and supports children to become environmentally responsible.

Management, educators and staff work with mutual respect and collaboratively, and challenge and learn from each other, recognising each other’s strengths and skills.

Professional standards guide practice, interactions and relationships

Outdoor and indoor spaces, buildings, fixtures and fittings are suitable for their purpose, including supporting the access of every child.

Premises, furniture and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained.

At all times, reasonable precautions and adequate supervision ensure children are protected from harm and hazard.

Management, educators and staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities to identify and respond to every child at risk of abuse or neglect.

Plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are developed in consultation with relevant authorities, practised and implemented.

A statement of philosophy guides all aspects of the service’s operations.

Systems are in place to manage risk and enable the effective management and operation of a quality service.

Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, and understood, and support effective decision-making and operation of the service.

Continuity of learning and transitions for each child are supported by sharing information and clarifying responsibilities

Effective partnerships support children’s access, inclusion and participation in the program.

The service builds relationships and engages with its community.