Our Philosophy
The Top End Early Learning Centre Inc. is passionate about providing a safe, happy, stimulating and loving environment for every child attending the Darwin Centre.
Philosophy
Children’s Health and Safety:
The Top End Early Learning Centre Inc. agrees to safeguard and promote children’s health and safety, minimise risks and protect children from harm, injury and infection.
All children have the right to experience quality education and care in an environment that provides for their physical and psychological wellbeing and provides support for each child’s growing competence, confidence and independence.
We will limit the use of personal digital devices in education and care services. They also limit how images of children can be captured, stored and transmitted.
We recognise that all children have the right to an education that lays a foundation for the rest of their lives, maximises their ability, and respects their family, cultural and other identities and languages. We also recognise children’s right to play and be active participants in all matters affecting their lives.
Inclusion & Diversity
Educators acknowledge the histories, cultures, languages, traditions, religions, spiritual beliefs, child rearing practices and lifestyle choices of families. They build culturally safe and secure environments for all children and their families. Educators value children’s unique and diverse capacities and capabilities and respect families’ home lives.
Our educators who are committed to equity, recognise that all children have the right to participate in inclusive early childhood settings, regardless of their circumstances, strengths, gender, capabilities or diverse ways of doing and being.
Sustainability
To us sustainability means thinking about the future and acting to create healthy, just and vibrant futures for all. Educators encourage children to develop appreciation of the natural world, understand our impact, and the interdependence between people, animals, plants, lands and waters. Sustainable practices are created with children and children are supported to take an active role in caring for the environment and to think about ways they can contribute to a sustainable future.
Professional Knowledge
Educators continually seek ways to build their professional knowledge and skills and develop learning communities. They are co-learners with children, families and community, and value the continuity and richness of local knowledge shared by community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders.
