Helping Children Learn to Excel
While They Feel At Home
BEING, BELONGING AND BECOMING
* We ensure that everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected.
* We believe that each child’s sense of agency and our holistic approach is important for children to have a strong sense of identity and to promote their individuality and follow a learning journey that suits their needs.
* Relationships are integral to children’s sense of belonging and help to shape their future selves and therefore we believe it is important to support children to build and maintain sensitive and responsive relationships.
PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY
* Families are important to the centre, and we strive to create safe, secure, supportive and strong partnerships to ensure children receive the best quality care which is essential for children’s learning.
* We value rich, trusting, and respectful partnerships with communities and endeavour to sustain these by working within our own and wider community.
CHILD WELLBEING AND SAFETY
* The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a child safe environment where every child feels secure, respected and valued.
* Through strong relationships, vigilant supervision and professional practice, we ensure children are protected, listened to and supported to thrive.
CRITICAL REFLECTION AND CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT
* We believe that ongoing critical reflection is essential to providing high quality education and care. As a team, we regularly reflect on our practices, environments and interactions to ensure they meet the needs, interests and wellbeing of every child.
* Through reflection, collaboration and feedback from children, families and educators, we continuously improve our practices and strengthen the quality of our program.
Byford Child Care Philosophy
LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT AND PLAY
* We facilitate play-based learning to empower children to make sense of their world, explore their interests, develop curiosity, creativity, encourage independence and problem-solving skills.
* We use the environment within our service as an effective learning tool, where children can take risks, promote perseverance, gain a sense of self-belief and promote a life-long love for learning.
* We embed high-quality scaffolding within experiences to promote a deeper level of learning.
SUSTAINABILITY
* We are committed to fostering a respect for the environment and promoting sustainable practices within our centre. Through everyday experiences such as recycling, caring for our environment and reducing waste, we support children to develop an understanding of their role in protecting the world around them. We aim to embed sustainable practices into our program and encourage children to become responsible and caring protectors of the environment.
PEDAGOGY
AND TEACHING PRACTICES
* Our pedagogy is guided by the belief that children learn best through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. Educators intentionally support children’s learning by providing engaging environments, responding to children’s interests and encouraging curiosity, creativity and independence. We value each child as a capable learner and support their development through thoughtful interactions, guidance and inclusive practices.
* We utilise the EYLF, MTOP, NQS and reflective practices to ensure that our pedagogy is relative and effective.
CULTURE, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
* We value and respect the diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences of the children, families and educators within our centre community. We believe that embracing diversity helps children develop a sense of belonging, respect and understanding of others. Through inclusive practices and meaningful learning experiences, we celebrate cultural diversity and support every child to feel accepted, valued and respected.
