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    This document outlines an education, curriculum, and learning policy for a childcare service. It includes: 1) References to the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework that guide the curriculum. 2) An aim to create positive learning environments and individualized learning for each child through observation and documentation. 3) Details on implementing the Early Years Learning Framework and assessing children's learning and development. 4) A focus on learning through play, exploring various concepts, and developing skills. 5) Five learning outcomes for children as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework. 6) A review process to evaluate the policy every two years with employees, families and other stakeholders.

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    This document outlines an education, curriculum, and learning policy for a childcare service. It includes: 1) References to the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework that guide the curriculum. 2) An aim to create positive learning environments and individualized learning for each child through observation and documentation. 3) Details on implementing the Early Years Learning Framework and assessing children's learning and development. 4) A focus on learning through play, exploring various concepts, and developing skills. 5) Five learning outcomes for children as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework. 6) A review process to evaluate the policy every two years with employees, families and other stakeholders.

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    This document outlines an education, curriculum, and learning policy for a childcare service. It includes: 1) References to the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework that guide the curriculum. 2) An aim to create positive learning environments and individualized learning for each child through observation and documentation. 3) Details on implementing the Early Years Learning Framework and assessing children's learning and development. 4) A focus on learning through play, exploring various concepts, and developing skills. 5) Five learning outcomes for children as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework. 6) A review process to evaluate the policy every two years with employees, families and other stakeholders.

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    EDUCATION, CURRICULUM AND LEARNING

    POLICY
    Contents
    NQS .......................................................................................................................2
    National Regulations ..............................................................................................................................2
    EYLF .....................................................................................................................2
    Aim .........................................................................................................................................................2
    Related Policies ......................................................................................................2
    Implementation .......................................................................................................3
    Early Years Learning Framework ..........................................................................................................3
    Learning and Play ...................................................................................................4
    EYLF Learning Outcomes .....................................................................................................................4
    Sources ..................................................................................................................4
    Review ...................................................................................................................4
    Version Control Table .............................................................................................................................5

    Page 1 of 5

    NQS
    QA1
    1.1.1 Curriculum decision making contributes to each childs learning anddevelopment outcomes
    in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and
    effectiveness as communicators.
    1.1.2 Each childs current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation
    of the program.
    1.1.3 The program, including routines, is organised in ways that maximise opportunities for each
    childs learning.
    1.1.4 The documentation about each childs program and progress is available to families.
    1.1.5 Every child is supported to participate in the program.
    1.1.6 Each childs agency is promoted, enabling them to make choices anddecisions and to influence events
    and their world.
    1.2.1 Each childs learning and development is assessed as part of an ongoingcycle of planning,
    documenting and evaluation.
    1.2.2 Educators respond to childrens ideas and play and use intentional teachingto scaffold and extend each
    childs learning.
    1.2.3 Critical reflection on childrens learning and development, both as individualsand in groups, is regularly
    used to implement the program.

    National Regulations
    Regs
    73 Educational programs.
    74 Information about the educational program to be kept available.
    75 Information about educational program to be given to parents.
    76 Documenting of child assessments or evaluations for delivery of educational program.

    EYLF
    LO1 LO5
    All Learning Outcomes under the Early Years Learning Framework will be addressed through
    our Policy and practices.

    Aim
    Educators aim to create positive learning environments and guide experiences for each child in conjunction
    with their family. Educators will observe children and facilitate their learning to provide each
    child with an individualised portfolio by documenting their learning throughout the year.
    Children and their families will be encouraged to participate in the ongoing process to promote engaged learning.
    The Kids Uni Policies and Procedures apply to Kids Uni North, Kids Uni South, South Coast Workers Child
    Care Centre, Kids Uni After School Care and Vacation Care (also known as Kids Uni OOSH).

    Related Policies
    Additional Needs Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-003)
    Child Protection Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-009)
    Educator and Management Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-017)
    Enrolment Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-022)
    Excursion Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-024)
    Food, Nutrition and Beverage Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-027)
    Page 2 of 5

    Health, Hygiene and Safe Food Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-030)


    Immunisation and Disease Prevention Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-033)
    Infectious Diseases Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-035)
    Medical Conditions Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-038)
    Orientation for Children Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-041)
    Physical Activity Promotion Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-045)
    Physical Environment (Workplace Safety, Learning and Administration) Policy (CHI-ADMPOL-046)
    Record Keeping and Retention Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-049)
    Relationships with Children Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-050)
    Technology Usage Policy (CHI-ADM-POL-057)

    Implementation
    O u r E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r i s S h a n a e War e .
    6.1 The role of the educational leader is to work with educators to provide curriculumdirection and to
    ensure children achieve the outcomes of the approved learning framework.

    E a r l y Yea r s L e a r n i n g F r a m e w o r k
    O u r s e r v i c e i s c o m m i t t e d t o t h e E a r l y Yea r s L e a r n i n g
    Framework (EYLF).
    7.1 Observations of all children enrolled in our service will be documented and kept forfuture reference and
    reflection, through use of portfolios, day books and displays. Childrens portfolios will be available for a childs
    family members to view but remains the property of the service for the duration of the childs
    enrolment.
    7.2 Portfolios will be added to regularly by educators, families and children and reflectedupon by educators
    to ensure programming for each child remains relevant to their interests and developmental stage.
    7.3 Each childs learning will be based on their voices, interests, development andstrengths and guided by
    our educators through spontaneous experiences and intentional teaching.
    7.4 Every child will be equally valued and their achievements and learning celebrated.
    7.5 Educators will document the individual learning that occurs for each child in a variety of ways.
    7.6 Educators will co-program in partnership with children and their families, seeking andrespecting their
    input into the educational program. Family values, culture, experiences and traditions will be respected and
    incorporated into the program when possible.
    7.7 The educational program/curriculum will be linked to the learning outcomes of theEYLF, principles,
    practices, NQS and the centre philosophy.
    7.8 Where appropriate, the service will liaise with external agencies and support persons tobest educate
    and care for children with additional needs.
    7.9 The education program (curriculum) will incorporate the childrens voices, individualstage of
    development, interests and family and cultural input. Experiences will be a combination of planned intentional
    teaching and spontaneous learning opportunities. Individual learning will be documented in a variety of
    meaningful ways, such as learning stories, portfolios, displays, day books and art.
    7.10 Critical reflection by educators, children and families occurs spontaneously on a regular
    basis. Critical refection is also documented in a variety of ways across the Kids Uni Services.

    Page 3 of 5

    Learning and Play


    8.1 Children are encouraged to express themselves creatively through a wide variety of indoor and outdoor
    learning experiences.
    8.2 Children are supported to achieve the five outcomes of the early years learningframework through open
    ended learning experiences and environments, as well as planned and extension of learning experiences to
    support their interests and developmental needs.
    8.3 Mathematics, science and sustainability concepts along with exploration of natural aspects
    of our environment are encouraged and explored through a variety of open-ended learning experiences.
    8.4 Language development is encouraged through educators modelling language, social interactions,
    effective communication, news and group time experiences.
    8.5 Social/emotional and independence skills are strengthened through experiences suchas role-play,
    dramatic play, group games and self-help tasks.
    8.6 Music and movement experiences are embedded into the routine and educational program encourage
    physical, social and creative areas of a childs development.
    8.7 Road safety, hygiene, dental care and nutrition are included in the education program.
    8.8 Elements of the Reggio Emilia approach, relevant early childhood theorists andscientific
    brain research are reflected in the environments.
    8.9 Learning experiences will be supervised and guided by educators to learn how childresponds as an
    individual and also as part of a group. Educators will work in conjunction with families to provide learning
    experiences that are relevant to each child and tailored to their specific needs. Achilds home language, culture
    and religious practices will be accepted and included in the program. From this, educators will assess the childs
    needs and plan ways to meet these needs.

    EYLF Learning Outcomes


    1. Children have a strong sense of identity.
    2. Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
    3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
    4. Children are confident and involved learners.
    5. Children are effective communicator.

    Sources
    Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
    National Quality Standard
    Early Years Learning Framework

    R e vi ew
    This policy will be reviewed every 2 years and the review will include Management, Employees, Families
    and Interested Parties.

    Page 4 of 5

    Ver s i o n C o n t r o l Tab l e
    Version
    Control

    Date
    Released

    Next Review

    Approved by:

    Amendment

    February
    2012

    February
    2013

    Michele Fowler
    Manager Kids
    Uni

    February
    2013

    February
    2014

    Michele Fowler
    Manager Kids
    Uni

    This policy replaces the Programming


    Policy. Paragraph inserted re
    application of policies across all
    centres. Migrated into new QA format.

    February
    2014

    March 2016

    Michele Fowler
    Manager Kids
    Uni

    Policy reviewed with no changes required. The


    review period changed to 2 years. This
    policy has been amended, without
    significant change to process but
    to better reflect current curriculum
    expectations and framework
    terminology.

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