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![]() ![]() ![]() Inclusion PoliciesGENDER EQUITY
POLICY
The first five years
of a child’s life are critical in the formation of attitudes and
behaviours. Assumptions about gender roles developed in these years can
persist into adulthood, thereby affecting a persons life choices and
decisions. Therefore, we believe that both boys and girls have an equal
capacity for learning and, for this reason, we are actively working to
promote gender equity in our programs. MULTI-CULTURAL
POLICY
At Viewbank Child Care
Centre we are committed to Multi-cultural education. Our children,
families, staff and the local community represent a variety of cultural
backgrounds. We strive to create a program that truly reflects this
diversity. By recognising the
impact culture plays on families, we will make every effort to provide
culturally responsive child care by acknowledging human differences and
the right of people to make choices about their own
lifestyle. We recognise,
appreciate and respect the uniqueness of each child
by: ·
Encouraging children
to respect other cultures. ·
Providing children
with positive experiences exploring similarities and
differences. ·
Teaching children to
live happily and co-operatively in a diverse world. ·
Providing activities,
foods, pictures, songs and stories which are reflective of other countries
and cultures. In relation to
cultural and racial equality Viewbank Child Care Centre aims
to: ·
Contribute to each
child’s awareness of cultural and racial groups living in
Australia. ·
Positively acknowledge
similarities and differences between cultural and racial
groups. ·
Promote positive
attitudes to children being part of a diverse
society. ·
Reflect each child’s
racial and cultural background. ·
Recognise the
diversity of family structures. FAMILIES
At Viewbank Child Care
Centre we recognise the diversity of family structures and
lifestyles. Our programs help
children to learn that there are many different interpretations of the
family, all of which are normal and that each child does belong to a
family. Additionally, we
believe it is important to recognise the variety of roles of the family
members in different families (e.g. Mother working, father staying at
home, etc). Our programs aim to allow children to appreciate these
differences. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS
Our Philosophy of
providing care for all children at Viewbank Child Care Centre incorporates
meeting the special needs of all children. Children develop at their own
rate, with their own range of abilities, interests, personalities and
needs. It is through positive
attitudes and interactions with children with special needs that
integration and inclusion is achievable. Top of page © Viewbank Childcare Centre Site design/maintenance by Pagination |
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