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Key Improvements Sought for Quality Area 3 Improvement Plan element Issue identified during What outcome or goal do we seek? Priority (L/M/H) How will we get this outcome? (Steps) Success measure By when? Progress notes 3.2.1 Some educators are not implementing natural resources in their programming. More opportunities to engage in the natural environment that children can freely use and explore. L We will provide in-house training and external training for educators and staff. Information evening with the educators to discuss these practices and share resources on the educators Facebook. Implementing these practices at playgroups to share with educators and the families. Challenges on our closed Facebook page, to encourage educators to think more deeply in their planning. Document a program that reflects the children having access to the natural environment. Educators planning and setting up activities in the outdoor and indoor environment using natural resources. Ongoing The Educational Leader has implemented challenges on our closed Facebook group. Have received information and a quote from ‘Inspired’ on sustainability workshops. Educators are implementing natural resources that are in their program. 3.2.3 Not all educators are promoting sustainability. Increase sustainability practices through discussions and role modelling. L Encourage more educators to change to the new Harmony Software including the new e-signatures. Educators who are not using Harmony software will be charged an extra fee in their Educator Levy. Discussions will be held at the Educators meeting. Discuss with Educators to use individual hand towels for the children to dry their hands. Replacement of paper towel. Plan activities and experiences about the development of life skills such as growing All educators and staff will have knowledge on sustainable practices within our service and role modelling these practices with their children. By the end of term three Educators are already implementing sustainability into their daily programs. Educators are sharing their ideas through our closed Facebook page.