Philosophy

Centre Vision:
At Whitford Early Learning Centre we aim for our learning environment to play a central part in children's learning and development. We aim for the environment to be calm and inviting while also exciting and stimulating allowing children the confidence to move freely and develop their growing interests and imagination. Our vision is to assist children develop the confidence, curiosity and social skills to successfully advance their ongoing education.

We aim to embrace our unique outdoor surrounds, through providing children with the opportunity to explore the outdoors and develop a connection and appreciation of the world we live in.   

 
Centre Philosophy:

We aspire for children to grow up as competent, confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to the Centre and wider community.   
 

We treasure respectful and responsive relationships with our learning community. We believe in working in partnership with our families to nurture children’s growth and development where they can reach their full potential in a trusting and secure environment.

We value children’s individual working theories as they discover the world around them. Our learning community values and embraces the beauty and intimacy of natural setting where children develop a sense of belonging, discovery, motivation and respect through natural based learning. We believe children need the freedom to explore the natural and physical environment where they develop life skills through physical and intellectual risks.

Our teachers are dedicated to implementing a nurturing, peaceful and calm approach, where children’s learning, discovering and development can unfold naturally in a supportive and inclusive environment. We believe children learn best through play and education at their own pace, level and ability and most importantly when they are happy and having fun. As teachers we aim to foster children’s love of learning and to ensure their journey is exciting and challenges them to succeed. We follow a holistic approach to teaching children, with the ultimate aim of developing resilient, independent children who are well rounded and confident with high self esteem and a positive sense of self worth.