Our Early Learning Program
At Bellarine Children's Centre we believe that children learn best through play. We provide children with opportunities to discover new things to allow them to make sense of the world they live in by being able to discover and experiment how things work for themselves. During the early years children learn best when they are in an environment where they feel safe and have confidence in their surroundings. Through play-based learning children are provided with the guidance and encouragement to develop their curiosity about the world allowing each child to develop to their fullest potential.
The developmental programs in each of our rooms are designed around the National Early Learning Years Framework. We draw from the three key elements that are within the Framework our Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes. Together these elements are used to create learning programs that are reflective of our individual Centre and the needs of our children and families. Our programs are designed to be flexible allowing every child to develop at their own pace and to reach their full potential. We understand that children learn best through active participation in real life experiences. Our programs are aimed to provide learning environment’s that nurture each child’s learning style in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment.
Parent participation is a large part of our curriculum and we provide many opportunities for parents to seek feedback on their children’s progress by way of parent information evenings, program surveys, parent contribution stories, learning stories, children’s journals and verbal communication about each child’s day.
The aim of our programs is for each child to become independent, self-confident and inquisitive learners who have the opportunity to learn at their own pace and to achieve the five Learning Outcomes from the Early Years Learning Framework, these are:
- Children have a strong sense of identity.
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
- Children are confident and involved learners.
- Children are effective communicators.
We strive to provide a program that meets the individual child and supports them on their lifelong learning journey.