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At Sparrow Early Learning, our values of Service, Passion, Respect, Fun and Making a Difference guide us in our work with children, families, community and with each other.
We are deeply committed to our purpose of creating healthy and safe communities preparing children for the rest of their lives because what we learn becomes part of who we are.
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Research shows safe, secure and trusting relationships are a significant determinate for quality outcomes throughout life. For children to flourish, strong trusting relationships with parents and families is imperative, Feeling a sense of belonging with us at Sparrow is vitally important alongside creating genuine meaningful and lasting relationships with our communities.
A child’s world view extends past the walls of our early learning services. Because of this we endeavour to create links with our local community so we can accommodate the individual needs and aspirations of our children and families.
A child led play-based approach is proven to be the optimal approach to teaching and learning during a child’s formative years. The role of the teacher and educator is collaborator, facilitator and partner in children’ s learning. They facilitate stretched periods of uninterrupted play that allows for investigation, curiosity and discovery that inspires learning.
Quality infant and toddler practice has significant impact on all future learning. We are sensitive to the voice and needs of our youngest citizens following their cues and with deep knowing of whats important to them.
We respond with care and open hands involving the child in their care routines. We have deep respect for the development of the growing child, providing space and time for the natural unfolding of development in very young children.
We value the growing child as having an ecological identity. As global citizens children should have the opportunity to learn about their role in taking care of our natural world and gaining an understanding of the impact we can have on the on our environment.
Our in nature and beyond the gate programs provide opportunities for children to immerse themselves in the seasons and natural elements, testing theories, problem solving and expanding their vocabulary and understanding of the natural world.
Cultural responsiveness leads to a better understanding of inclusion. Being able to appreciate acknowledge and respond to individual history, heritage, identity and perspectives of children and their families we are better placed too create environments and adopt practices that are inclusive and diverse.
At the Heart of Who We Are
We welcome everyone – from curious beginners learning their first moves to competitive players sharpening their strategies.
We passionately believe our expertise and extensive abilities create the best possible environments for our families’ children, delighting each of our communities and clearly demonstrating what can be done to make a difference with skill, commitment and courage.
We create a caring, stable and protective environment for our educators, families and communities to support ongoing development, be it professional, familial or early childhood, providing expertise, encouragement and the right resources to enable each individual to be the best they can be.
We collaborate with families to provide all children with the right foundations from which to grow. We also ensure our staff have the right support and development programs to grow and continuously learn, leveraging their abilities and developing relationships with our families and wider communities.
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