Inclusive The provision of a flexible, innovative and responsive program that Practice supports the learning needs and meaningful participation of all children attending the service. Koorie Early Supports Aboriginal children and their families to access and participate Childhood in Kindergarten programs. The program consists of three components: Education a statewide coordinator who provides support, information and Program assistance to regional KESO Early Childhood Development – KESO Early Childhood Development – the Koori Preschool Assistants program. Preschool An early intervention, outreach service that is universally available Field Officer within state-funded preschools for any child with developmental Program concerns. The primary role of the Preschool Field Officer Program is to assist children with Additional Needs to access and participate in funded Kindergarten programs. Policy Melton City Council is committed to: acknowledging and respecting the rights of all children to be provided with and to participate in a quality early childhood education and care program creating an environment that supports, reflects and promotes equitable and inclusive behaviours and practices creating a sense of belonging for all children, families and staff, where diverse identities, backgrounds, experiences, skills and interests are respected, valued and given opportunities to be expressed/developed ensuring that programs are reflective of, and responsive to, the values and cultural beliefs of families using the service, and of those within the local community and broader society working to ensure children are not discriminated against on the basis of background, ethnicity, Culture, language, beliefs, gender, age, socioeconomic status, level of ability or Additional Needs, family structure or lifestyle ensuring that no employee, prospective employee, parent/guardian, child, volunteer or student at the service is discriminated against on the basis of having or being suspected of having an infectious disease or BBV (refer to Definitions) upholding the values and principles of Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and Early Childhood Intervention Australia’s (ECIA) Position Statement on the Inclusion of Children with a Disability in Early Childhood Education and Care (refer to Sources) providing all children with the opportunity to access programs at the service, and recognising that all families are unique and that children in different ways and at different rates consistently updating and supporting the knowledge, skills, practices and attitudes of staff to encourage and ensure Inclusion and Equity complying with current legislation including the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Disability Act 2006 and Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001.
Inclusive Practice The provision of a flexible, innovative and responsive program that supports the learning needs and meaningful participation of all children attending the service. Koorie Early Childhood Education Program Supports Aboriginal children and their families to access and participate in Kindergarten programs. The program consists of three components: a statewide coordinator who provides support, information and assistance to regional KESO – Early Childhood Development KESO – Early Childhood Development the Koori Preschool Assistants program. Preschool Field Officer Program An early intervention, outreach service that is universally available within state-funded preschools for any child with developmental concerns. The primary role of the Preschool Field Officer Program is to assist children with Additional Needs to access and participate in funded Kindergarten programs. Policy Melton City Council is committed to: acknowledging and respecting the rights of all children to be provided with and to participate in a quality early childhood education and care program creating an environment that supports, reflects and promotes equitable and inclusive behaviours and practices creating a sense of belonging for all children, families and staff, where diverse identities, backgrounds, experiences, skills and interests are respected, valued and given opportunities to be expressed/developed ensuring that programs are reflective of, and responsive to, the values and cultural beliefs of families using the service, and of those within the local community and broader society working to ensure children are not discriminated against on the basis of background, ethnicity, Culture, language, beliefs, gender, age, socioeconomic status, level of ability or Additional Needs, family structure or lifestyle ensuring that no employee, prospective employee, parent/guardian, child, volunteer or student at the service is discriminated against on the basis of having or being suspected of having an infectious disease or BBV (refer to Definitions) upholding the values and principles of Early Childhood Australia (ECA) and Early Childhood Intervention Australia’s (ECIA) Position Statement on the Inclusion of Children with a Disability in Early Childhood Education and Care (refer to Sources) providing all children with the opportunity to access programs at the service, and recognising that all families are unique and that children in different ways and at different rates consistently updating and supporting the knowledge, skills, practices and attitudes of staff to encourage and ensure Inclusion and Equity complying with current legislation including the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Disability Act 2006 and Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001.
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