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Play-Based

Learning

Little Saints Philosophy

We use the Early Years Learning Framework and The National Quality Framework to scaffold children in making sense of their world. Providing play -based learning is an important part of how we support children’s development. We are committed to providing responsive programs, and educators teach intentionally and collaborate with families. Through this guidance, children’s well-being and confidence will be promoted as they embark on their learning journey.  

At Little Saints, we recognise each member of our community is a unique child of God with their own culture beliefs and values the diversity of learners, we encourage, and develop respect for others, a love for learning and a desire to grow to maturity in Christ.

Children will be provided opportunities to build relationships with God. We value the relationships of the community, children, families, and educators. We recognise families as they are the most important relationship for children, and we will support the best outcome. We endeavour to build secure, and respectful partnerships to create a solid Preschool community.

Relationships

Health and

Wellbeing

We support a holistic approach children’s well-being, through encouraging healthy lifestyle approaches. We are attuned with children to support and respond to their individual needs.

Inclusion

We respectfully provide opportunities for all to belong at Little Saints Preschool. We build relationships with our community and are open to support from external agencies. We physically involve ourselves within Jindera. Providing children with opportunities to develop their own identity as a part of their wider community.

Children will learn to face challenges and take risks positively and in a supportive and safe environment. Through play, children will connect with and learn to respect nature and the land in a way that cannot be taught in a classroom. A strong emphasis is placed on encouraging challenge and ensuring that children learn safely. Children will be supported in their hygiene practices, through modelling and encouragement.

Environment

Reconciliation

We acknowledge that our loving Creator God first gave the land on which we are placed, to the Wiradjuri people who have cared for and played on this land since before recorded time. We are committed to seeking First Nations perspectives and respectfully incorporating these viewpoints in our day-to-day practice.