Standard/ element What outcome or goal do we seek? Priority (L/M/H) How will we get this outcome? (Steps) Success measure By when? Progress notes 3.1.1 To ensure all spaces are used to the maximum benefit to support children’s well-being and learning H Conduct an audit with Educators to view how space is used throughout the day - identify areas of the environment that are difficult - identify times of the day that are problematic Thinking critically consider all spaces as equal rather than as they are currently used Document, plan, implement and review recommendations Term 1 2014 The dining area currently used by the over 2’s and the Preschool children is crowded and rushed The main foyer area is a large open space – with a hard floor space that could be used as a dining room for the 4 year olds Consultation with other users of the foyer area to ascertain impact on other services Improvement Plan
Standard/ element What outcome or goal do we seek? Priority (L/M/H) How will we get this outcome? (Steps) Success measure By when? Progress 3.2.1 To investigate and implement increasing the amount of play with nature across the curriculum. H Include in Site Environment Management plan (SEMP) Provide professional development to build capacity of all educators Research for suitable grants to support work Communicate and engage families in the nature play practices and outcomes of project Encourage critical thinking and problem solving by individual educators as they acquire further knowledge Educators beyond the leaders group from across the site taking responsibility for nature inclusion in everyday practice. Information collected from and distributed to families Creative and insightful ideas acted out throughout the centre. Throughout 201 Planned session at April 2014 professional development day
Standard/ element What outcome or goal do we seek? Priority (L/M/H) How will we get this outcome? (Steps) Success measure By when? Progress notes 3.3 The service takes an active role in caring for its environment and contributes to a sustainable future. H Include in Site Environment Management plan (SEMP) Provide professional development to capacity of all educators Investigate, plan children’s input and role in caring for environments Communicate and engage families in the sustainable practices and outcomes of project Encourage critical thinking and problem solving of individual educators as they acquire further knowledge Audit conducted Evaluation Plan Implement Share information with children and their families End 2014
Improvement plan Standard/ element What outcome or goal do we seek? Priority (L/M/H) How will we get this outcome? (Steps) Success measure By when? Progress 7.2.1 To make our philosophy more visible by conducting an in depth comprehensive review of this document H To work to gain true representation of the many voices across the Centre. Work with groups across the program Children Families Educators Community Use a range of techniques to gather information eg Questionnaires Guiding questions Greater understanding of the organisation of the Centre A diverse of voices represented in forums such as the Management Committee A sense of belonging demonstrated by families