Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 all other rights are reserved. Interactions and communications Goals Interactions and communications between children, staff and families are characterised by warmth, responsiveness, positive support and respect for individuals. The centre demonstrates open communication, trust and a commitment to the centre s philosophy and goals that are shared by families and staff. The centre works in partnership with families to achieve continuity of care for children. Staff interactions with children enhance all aspects of each child s development.
Staff support each other and work effectively as a team.
Children s social relationships are a main source of their learning. Relationships include the emotional ties and understandings between individuals that are built up from many interactions over time. These interactions need to be seen as important in establishing good relationships with children and families, as well as ends in themselves. As all children vary biologically and develop differently, they are likely to interact in ways that reflect these differences. The ways children interact will also vary from one context to another.