Woodlands Education and Learning

Standard 1.1: An approved learning framework informs the development of a curriculum that enhances each child’s learning and development

Element 1.1.1: Curriculum decision making contributes to each child’s learning and development outcomes in relation to their identity, connection with community, wellbeing, confidence as learners and effectiveness as communicators.

Element 1.1.2: Each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.

Element 1.1.3: The program, including routines, is organised in ways that maximise opportunities for each child’s learning.

Element 1.1.4: The documentation about each child’s program and progress is available to families.

Element 1.1.5: Every child is supported to participate in the program.

Element 1.1.6: Each child’s agency is promoted, enabling them to make choices and decisions and influence events and their world.

Standard 1.2: Educators and co-ordinators are focused, active and reflective in designing and delivering the program for each child.

Element 1.2.1: Each child’s learning and development is assessed as part of an ongoing cycle of planning, documentation and evaluation.

Element 1.2.2: Educators respond to children’s ideas and play and use intentional teaching to scaffold and extend each child’s learning.

Standard 6.1: Respectful, supportive relationships with families are developed and maintained.

Element 6.2.2: Effective partnerships support children’s access, inclusion, and participation in the program. Respectful, supportive relationships with families are developed and maintained.

Standard 7.1:  Effective leadership promotes a positive organisational culture and builds a professional learning community.

Element 7.1.4 : Ensure a suitably qualified and experienced educator or co-ordinator leads the development of the curriculum and ensures the establishment of clear goals and expectations for teaching and learning.