Centre Philosophy

Vision

Magill Campus and Community Children’s Centre will provide a high quality service that is respectful and responsive to the uniqueness of the individual needs of every child in our care through our commitment to families and the community. We will actively foster an understanding and respect for the rich culture and knowledge of the Kaurna people, the traditional owners and custodians of the Adelaide Plains.

Partnerships

By developing strong relationships with families, we can ensure that different preferences, views and interests are valued and respected, enhancing the care given to children.

An integral part of developing strong relationships is the practice of Primary Care, which establishes a secure attachment between the child and their primary educator, setting up a strong partnership between our educators and families.

Community

In order to broaden children’s learning the Centre is committed to building and maintaining connections within our local community.

Underpinning our success are a Governing Council, a team of educators and committed staff who will respect each individual child, their families and the broader community. Each child will have equal opportunities regardless of class, learning style, disability, gender, race, religion or ability.

The Centre provides educators and staff with a safe and supportive work environment that actively promotes opportunities for professional development and encourages contributions to decision making, and the overall day to

Curriculum

The Centre’s environment is a place for holistic education, through child led learning, discovery and experimentation. We aim to provide a high quality creative educational programme within a warm and caring environment that develops our children’s social, intellectual, physical and emotional wellbeing through play in a safe environment using the Early Years Learning Framework.

Our focus is for all children to experience play-based learning that is engaging and educational, providing the foundation for success in life.

We believe children learn through PLAY, ‘Play enhances every aspect of children’s development and learning. It is children’s window to the world. Play is so important that its significance in children’s lives is recognised by the United Nations as a specific right in addition to, and distinct from, a child’s right to recreation and leisure.’ (1)

Sustainability & the Environment

Our educational practices promote an exploration of natural environments and sustainable living. We will encourage children to play in natural surroundings, cultivate an interest in growing their own food in our garden and learn about recycling practices.

Source: Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011, The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the child. (1991) (1)                                                                                                                             25/09/2019