programming
learning
Introduction
All staff at Richmond Creche are actively involved in the planning process. Planning time is given to each room once a week, with the trained staff member allocated at least 4 hours per week and co-workers allocated 1 hour. Plans generally operate for a fortnight, but are evaluated on daily basis in the daily reflections book. Planning is undertaken in accordance with Regulations, The Victorian Early Years Framework and incorporates all criteria outlined in the QIAS. Each room will display their developmental program, together with a floor plan to assist staff in setting up the environment each day.
Currently the Kindergarten teacher has 16 hours of planning time per week, in accordance to the Kindergarten Teachers Award. The amount of planning time may vary depending on funded session times. The other room leader has two hours and co-worker one hour per week planning time. Room relief will be provided during this time. Planning days change throughout the year to fit in with changing centre needs.
In January when the centre re-opens there is a child free day for staff to develop a holiday program and organize the room/centre before the children return for the new year. It is compulsory that all staff attend this day.
Aims
The aims of devising and implementing developmentally appropriate programs for the children at Richmond Creche are to promote the following:
- Identity – Children have a strong sense of Identity
- Community – Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Wellbeing – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Learning
- Communication – Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators