Our Centre philosophy reflects the beliefs and values of those who are associated with our
service and is what guides our actions and decisions.

 

Children

We believe that childhood is a time of wonder, joy, exploration, and discovery. We
respect and value children’s rights and believe that children are capable and have their own
voices and opinions to be heard, respected and acted on
 

Family Partnerships

We recognise the importance of families as their child’s first and most
influential teacher. We work in partnership with families to collaborate on decision making both
for the management of Raleigh Street and in curriculum decisions to best support the learning
and development of all children in our care now and in the future

Diversity is our strength

We value and celebrate diversity to overcome stereotypes, promote
inclusion and understanding, build cultural awareness, and encourage unity. We work to enable
all children, staff, and families to feel confident and pride in their uniqueness by embedding
culturally safe, body positive and responsive practices

Empowered team

We are a committed team of early childhood professionals. We work
collaboratively to create an inclusive environment where children can play, learn, and grow. We
value professional growth and learning and come together to share our knowledge, ideas and
commitment to continual improvement

Community connections

We foster relationships that extend into the wider community to
provide our children with a sense of place. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are
embedded into our everyday practice and pedagogy to support children to understand the
cultural context of our local area and , to understand and respect the First Nations People on
the Land on which we play, learn, work, and grow

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Philosophy last reviewed : 2025