Our Philosophy - Centre
Woodlands and Lonsdale House Childcare caters for children aged from 3 months to 12 years. The services were established to meet the growing needs for quality care and education on the Bellarine Peninsula.
At Woodlands House and Lonsdale House Childcare we believe that childhood is a unique time of life, which should be celebrated and valued as children grow learn and develop into our leaders of the future. We also recognise that this is a time where the foundations are laid for future health, learning and wellbeing and acknowledge that the Rights of the child are paramount (UN Convention).
We recognise and appreciate that families are the first and most influential teachers and role models in a child’s life. We therefore encourage families to share information about their beliefs, culture, expectations and about their child’s uniqueness, interests and experiences so that we can work collaboratively to support each child to feel secure personally and as part of a community of children.
Children are guided by educators, to develop skills and dispositions, to become caring and respectful individuals, effective learners and contributors to their community and environment. The curriculum will assist children in developing these important life skills. Our curriculum is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Framework and Development. The VEYLD is supported by the National Quality Framework which is governed by the Education and Care Services National Law (‘National Law’) 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
Our practice is informed by educational theories and current and emerging research. We recognise that children have different learning styles and will provide curriculum that incorporates intentional teaching to allow children to reach their full potential. Our practice also reflects a shared understanding of the role of Woodlands and Lonsdale House Childcare with children, families and the community.
Woodlands and Lonsdale House Childcare encourages an inclusive approach to care and education whereby children, families and educators have an understanding of individual differences which may involve gender, race, culture, spirituality, disabilities, and children with additional needs or learning difficulties and there is an acceptance and celebration of these differences.
At Woodlands House and Lonsdale House Childcare we continually strive for ongoing improvement through quality reflection, critical thinking and effective management. Management, educators, families and children are involved in this process to ensure an Exceeding National Quality Standards rating is achieved and maintained within the requirements of the National Quality Standards.
It is extremely important that families and children are intrinsically involved in the ongoing improvement of the service to ensure that the needs of individual children and parents expectations for their children are effectively communicated to ensure the best possible outcome for the children in our care.
Woodlands and Lonsdale House Childcare caters for children aged from 3 months to 12 years. The services were established to meet the growing needs for quality care and education on the Bellarine Peninsula.
At Woodlands House and Lonsdale House Childcare we believe that childhood is a unique time of life, which should be celebrated and valued as children grow learn and develop into our leaders of the future. We also recognise that this is a time where the foundations are laid for future health, learning and wellbeing and acknowledge that the Rights of the child are paramount (UN Convention).
We recognise and appreciate that families are the first and most influential teachers and role models in a child’s life. We therefore encourage families to share information about their beliefs, culture, expectations and about their child’s uniqueness, interests and experiences so that we can work collaboratively to support each child to feel secure personally and as part of a community of children.
Children are guided by educators, to develop skills and dispositions, to become caring and respectful individuals, effective learners and contributors to their community and environment. The curriculum will assist children in developing these important life skills. Our curriculum is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Framework and Development. The VEYLD is supported by the National Quality Framework which is governed by the Education and Care Services National Law (‘National Law’) 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
Our practice is informed by educational theories and current and emerging research. We recognise that children have different learning styles and will provide curriculum that incorporates intentional teaching to allow children to reach their full potential. Our practice also reflects a shared understanding of the role of Woodlands and Lonsdale House Childcare with children, families and the community.
Woodlands and Lonsdale House Childcare encourages an inclusive approach to care and education whereby children, families and educators have an understanding of individual differences which may involve gender, race, culture, spirituality, disabilities, and children with additional needs or learning difficulties and there is an acceptance and celebration of these differences.
At Woodlands House and Lonsdale House Childcare we continually strive for ongoing improvement through quality reflection, critical thinking and effective management. Management, educators, families and children are involved in this process to ensure an Exceeding National Quality Standards rating is achieved and maintained within the requirements of the National Quality Standards.
It is extremely important that families and children are intrinsically involved in the ongoing improvement of the service to ensure that the needs of individual children and parents expectations for their children are effectively communicated to ensure the best possible outcome for the children in our care.