Our Program:
At ECFKI, the program, routine & environment is based on the children's interests, needs & abilities. We are committed to providing a variety of fun, challenging & inclusive activities on a daily basis. Activities include (but are not limited to)- arts & crafts, group games, sport, cooking, gardening, science, cultural experiences, challenges, music & drama and specific interest based clubs.
Activities are programmed through observation of children's play, conversations with children and educator's skills & interests. Spontaneous play is promoted every day as educator's build on children's social skills and their abilities to make friends and self regulate. Our program is committed to the values of free choice, co-operation and well being.
ECFKI has at the centre of its approach the principles of ‘My Time, Our Place’ – Framework for School Age Care which underpins our daily practices -
The Vision Belonging, Being and Becoming
These principles are:
• Secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships
• Partnerships
. Respect for diversity
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
• Equity, inclusion and high expectations
• Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning
. Collaborative leadership and teamwork
Our program is designed to promote the following Outcomes-
• Children and young people have a strong sense of identity
• Children and young people connected with and contribute to their world
• Children and young people have a strong sense of wellbeing
• Children and young people are confident and involved learners
• Children and young people are effective communicators
The program is displayed both inside and at the entrance of the centre. Families are always to make suggestions and to share their own skills & talents with the children.
Activities are programmed through observation of children's play, conversations with children and educator's skills & interests. Spontaneous play is promoted every day as educator's build on children's social skills and their abilities to make friends and self regulate. Our program is committed to the values of free choice, co-operation and well being.
ECFKI has at the centre of its approach the principles of ‘My Time, Our Place’ – Framework for School Age Care which underpins our daily practices -
The Vision Belonging, Being and Becoming
These principles are:
• Secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships
• Partnerships
. Respect for diversity
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
• Equity, inclusion and high expectations
• Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning
. Collaborative leadership and teamwork
Our program is designed to promote the following Outcomes-
• Children and young people have a strong sense of identity
• Children and young people connected with and contribute to their world
• Children and young people have a strong sense of wellbeing
• Children and young people are confident and involved learners
• Children and young people are effective communicators
The program is displayed both inside and at the entrance of the centre. Families are always to make suggestions and to share their own skills & talents with the children.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child:
In 1989 something incredible happened. Against the backdrop of a changing world order world leaders came together and made a historic commitment to the world’s children. They made a promise to every child to protect and fulfil their rights, by adopting an international legal framework – the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Contained in this treaty is a profound idea: that children are not just objects who belong to their parents and for whom decisions are made, or adults in training. Rather, they are human beings and individuals with their own rights. The Convention says childhood is separate from adulthood, and lasts until 18; it is a special, protected time, in which children must be allowed to grow, learn, play, develop and flourish with dignity. The Convention went on to become the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history and has helped transform children’s lives.
What has the Convention achieved?
The Convention is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. It has inspired governments to change laws and policies and make investments so that more children finally get the health care and nutrition they need to survive and develop, and there are stronger safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. It has also enabled more children to have their voices heard and participate in their societies.
ECFKI is committed to all principles of the Rights of the Child- in particular:
Article 23
A child with an intellectual or physical disability should enjoy a full and decent life, in conditions, which ensure dignity, promote self-reliance, and facilitate the child’s active participation in the community.
Article 31
The child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.