organisations. In particular, the Committee of Management must understand the implications EYM organisational structures and processes of the change to their role – from delivering benefit educators by providing: and managing all aspects of the kindergarten service, to providing advice and support to the regular, direct and professional support to educational program at service. sustain and develop quality practice informed leadership in contemporary and Please note: In reference to this change in role, evidence-based teaching methods these guidelines refer to Committee of access to high-quality professional Management as parent structures prior to the development EYM arrangements being confirmed and the opportunity to participate in internal and Parent Advisory Group (PAG) once the external communities of practice that enable agreement is implemented. knowledge sharing and reflective practice In EYM-managed kindergarten services, EYM career pathways and mentoring that enables organisations work closely with families to staff to deepen and extend their practice ensure they are responsive to the specific and progression within the sector. needs of the community. Families may choose Understanding the change in roles and to actively engage with the EYM organisation responsibilities by participating in the volunteer PAG. As well as providing advice and support to the As a first step in the research process, the educational program, the PAG establishes Committee of Management should ensure they processes that ensure there is regular have a clear understanding of the EYM roles communication with all families and parents and responsibilities and the operational whose children attend the service. parameters of EYM The Committee of Management must agree to their change in role and potential governance structures prior to identifying and assessing a prospective EYM partnership.
EYM organisational structures and processes benefit educators by providing: regular, direct and professional support to sustain and develop quality practice informed leadership in contemporary and evidence-based teaching methods access to high-quality professional development the opportunity to participate in internal and external communities of practice that enable knowledge sharing and reflective practice career pathways and mentoring that enables staff to deepen and extend their practice and progression within the sector. Understanding the change in roles and responsibilities As a first step in the research process, the Committee of Management should ensure they have a clear understanding of the EYM roles and responsibilities and the operational parameters of EYM organisations. In particular, the Committee of Management must understand the implications of the change to their role – from delivering and managing all aspects of the kindergarten service, to providing advice and support to the educational program at service. Please note: In reference to this change in role, these guidelines refer to Committee of Management as parent structures prior to the EYM arrangements being confirmed and Parent Advisory Group (PAG) once the agreement is implemented. In EYM-managed kindergarten services, EYM organisations work closely with families to ensure they are responsive to the specific needs of the community. Families may choose to actively engage with the EYM organisation by participating in the volunteer PAG. As well as providing advice and support to the educational program, the PAG establishes processes that ensure there is regular communication with all families and parents whose children attend the service. The Committee of Management must agree to their change in role and potential governance structures prior to identifying and assessing a prospective EYM partnership.
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