ELLEN

Qualifications: Diploma - Working towards Early Childhood Teacher

How long have you been working in Childcare: 13 Years

What’s your philosophy when it comes to quality child care?

*To treat each child with equality, respect, fairness , know matter the SES, culture, beliefs, values and diversity of the child/ren.

* Acknowledge that families are the first influential teachers of a child.

*For children to learn with in an environment that is inclusive to all, and for children to have the freedom and free of choice with in their world.

*For children to learn through play, interests, and strengths of their own.

*For children to learn and explore through play with guidance and support when necessary from educators/teachers.

* To work next to and in partnerships with families and relevant community members.

*For children to learn and explore through concrete materials.

* For Children to learn and grow through natural, meaningful and significant play spaces.

*For children to learn with secure and trusting relationships.

*Children to learn through stimulating and educational play spaces for them to grow with in all development.

* For children to learn through risk taking and adventurous play.

*For children to learn in a safe, warm and caring environment.