After and Before School Care
BACKGROUND
In response to community needs,
The service operates to provide high quality childcare
in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment. This service is provided at minimal
cost and enables parents to pursue options leading to employment, training,
recreation and the pursuit of personal interests.
The service includes a wide variety of activities that are prepared and
implemented in a friendly environment, which accounts for children’s social,
emotional, intellectual, language, physical and creative needs. In this way the
service endeavours to complement the school’s activities and be consistent with
the school’s policies and procedures.
To
provide a quality school-aged childcare service for Oak Park Primary School
which is community-based, flexible and meets each child’s need for care in a
creative, stimulating, safe and secure environment before and after school.
The philosophy is implemented by the following goals
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is both safe and challenging
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fosters individuality, recognising their needs and interests
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promotes their physical health and well being
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acknowledges the importance of the middle years of child development
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values the benefit of play in both structured
and
self directed experiences
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fosters a spirit of equity and inclusion
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Promote warm and friendly relationships between staff, parents and children
while ensuring that they respect other children, staff and the school.
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Encourage in individuals a responsibility of others.
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Comply with Quality Assurance and National Standards.
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Ensure the program complements and enhances the school's activities and is
consistent with school philosophy.
Before School Care 7am – 8.45am
After School Care 3.30pm – 6pm