Parent Handbook - PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

The aim of the Centre is to provide:

• a safe, secure, stimulating and challenging environment in an atmosphere conducive to the development of healthy and happy children.
• an environment that promotes parental confidence by the provision of quality care, consistent with family ideals and without bias toward religious or cultural preferences.

FOR THE CHILDREN

This Centre provides an environment where every child:

• will receive positive reinforcement and guidance to guide and manage behaviour
• will be encouraged to accept others and embrace differences in cultural and economic backgrounds.
• will be stimulated in a creative environment to develop their own individuality.
• will have an equal opportunity to learn and develop in a non-sexist environment.
• will have the opportunity to foster initiative, independence, confidence and self esteem.
• will be encouraged to work as a team member and be given the opportunity to develop problem solving skills.
• will have the opportunity to participate in an inclusive environment, including any additional needs.
• will have the opportunity to learn within a supported, play-based learing curriculum.

FOR THE PARENT

We encourage open communication between parents, staff and the Management Committee.

• Parents will be kept informed on all aspects of the Centre, with staff welcoming discussion about their child's care.
• The Centre encourages parent participation at all times.
• The Centre aims to provide support to Parents in the care and upbringing of the child.

FOR THE STAFF   

• Happy staff = happy centre = happy children = happy parents!
• All staff will be involved in decision making.
• Lines of communication between staff and Management Committee will be open at all times.
• Staff will be encouraged to participate in inservice training and development.
• Management has a responsibility to provide a safe working environment.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Management Committee will, at all times, implement the Centre's philosophy and policies.  It will employ and provide support to staff to ensure the Centre runs efficiently.  The Committee will be responsible for managing buildings, grounds and equipment.

COMMUNITY

The Centre will integrate into existing support networks and take an active interest in other community groups.  It will encourage ongoing community awareness through excursions, visits, etc.

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