Preschool Philosophy
Our Preschool Philosophy has been developed in collaboration with children, educators, and families. All this is overarched by the National Quality Frameworks and our Duffy School values.
At Duffy Preschool you will see us being respectful through:
- Building respectful relationships with students, families, community, and our environment
- Adults actively listen to children’s voices
- Children listening to each other’s ideas
- Appreciating each child’s unique abilities
- Looking after our resources
- Working as a team
- Modelling kindness and friendship through interactions
- Learning and engaging in play
At Duffy Preschool you will see us being responsible through:
- Encouraging and supporting children to be risk takers
- Encouraging children to actively explore and engage in safe play
- Fostering problem solving through play
- Co-constructing authentic learning experiences, intentional interactions drawing from children’s interests
At Duffy Preschool you will see us being inclusive through:
- Celebrating diversity throughout the year, acknowledging Indigenous cultures, Harmony Day, Diwali, and other celebrations
- Embracing each child’s unique strengths, knowledge, culture, and experiences
- Sharing knowledge with each other by using our Yarning Circle
- Inviting families to actively engage and participate in their child’s Preschool journey through feedback and sharing skills
Preschool policies and procedures
Duffy Preschool policies and procedures are available for viewing by parents and carers at any time.
The ACT Education and Training Directorate policies are available at: https://www.education.act.gov.au/publications_and_policies/policies
A hard copy of the Law and Regulations is available at the Preschool and can also be accessed using the following links:
ACECQA - Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - National Law
Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011 SI 653) - National Regulations